Dangerous Game
Kylie Minogue Lyrics
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Though it feels like I died
I guess it's just goodbye then
There's nowhere left to hide
Can't you see you have the power
To make or break my day
I'm getting weaker by the hour
I'm so in alone I feel so lonely
Here on my own I've lost my way
I never dream't that it could hurt like this, boy
Lost in the absence of your precious kiss
Why do I feel this pain
Loves just a dangerous game
So where do I go from here
What do I have to do
Something to make you realize
Just how I feel for you
Don't you see you have the power
To make or break my day
I'm getting weaker by the hour
Do you hear me when I say
I'm so in alone I feel so lonely
Here on my own I've lost my way
I never dreamt that it could hurt like this, boy
Lost in the absence of your precious kiss
Why do I feel this pain
Loves just a dangerous game
But the feeling still remains
And the embers feed the flame
How I hope you feel the same
So I love will grow again
It's only you see you have the power
To make or break my day
I'm getting weaker by the hour
Can't you hear me say
I can't face the world today
I'm so in alone I feel so lonely
Here on my own I've lost my way
I never dreamt that it could hurt like this, boy
Lost in the absence of your precious kiss
Why do I feel this pain
Loves just a dangerous game
Kylie Minogue's song Dangerous Game is an emotionally charged song about the intersection of love and pain. The first two lines of the song, "Surely this can't be heaven / Though it feels like I died," suggests that the singer of the song is experiencing a great deal of pain. The chorus, "I never dreamt that it could hurt like this, boy / Lost in the absence of your precious kiss / Why do I feel this pain / Love's just a dangerous game," reinforces this idea that the emotional pain being felt is due to the subject of the song's absence.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses a sense of longing and desperation for the subject's return. The lines, "So where do I go from here / What do I have to do / Something to make you realize / Just how I feel for you," suggest that the singer is willing to do anything to make the subject of the song understand how important they are. However, the song also acknowledges the power dynamic at play in their relationship, with lines like "Can't you see you have the power / To make or break my day / I'm getting weaker by the hour / All the time you stay away" suggesting that the singer is at the mercy of the subject's actions.
Overall, Dangerous Game is a powerful exploration of the complicated emotions that come with being in love. The song's lyrics convey a sense of desperation and longing that will resonate with anyone who has been in a difficult relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Surely this can't be heaven
This situation cannot possibly be perfect or heavenly
Though it feels like I died
Although the situation is incredibly intense and emotional
I guess it's just goodbye then
The end of this situation is inevitable.
There's nowhere left to hide
There's no way to escape this situation or its consequences.
Can't you see you have the power
You have a significant impact on me and my feelings.
To make or break my day
Your actions and words can either improve or worsen my mood.
I'm getting weaker by the hour
This situation is taking a toll on me mentally, emotionally, or physically.
All the time you stay away
Your absence is painful and difficult for me to bear.
I'm so in alone I feel so lonely
Without you, I am completely isolated and feel a great sense of loneliness.
Here on my own I've lost my way
Without your guidance or presence, I feel lost and directionless.
I never dream't that it could hurt like this, boy
I never imagined feeling so much pain or emotional distress.
Lost in the absence of your precious kiss
I am consumed by the longing for your affection and intimacy.
Why do I feel this pain
I am questioning why I am experiencing such intense emotions.
Loves just a dangerous game
Love is a risky and unpredictable experience that can have consequences.
So where do I go from here
I am wondering what my next step should be or how to handle this situation.
What do I have to do
I am uncertain about what actions I should take or if it's even possible to change the situation.
Something to make you realize
I want to do something to help you understand how I feel.
Just how I feel for you
I want to communicate my emotions to you in hopes that you will understand.
But the feeling still remains
Despite the difficulties, my emotions and desire for you have not diminished.
And the embers feed the flame
The small remaining elements of our relationship are fueling the intense emotions between us.
How I hope you feel the same
I am wishing that you are experiencing the same level of emotions and desire for me.
So I love will grow again
I hope that by continuing to fuel our relationship, our love will grow stronger.
Can't you hear me say
I am vocalizing and communicating my feelings to you.
I can't face the world today
My emotions are so overwhelming that it's hard for me to function normally in daily life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID CHARLES SEAMAN, STEVEN JOHN ANDERSON
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