In 2023 the duo competed in Melodifestivalen, the Swedish selection show for Eurovision, where they came in second with the song "Air".
Wicked game
Marcus & Martinus Lyrics
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It's strange what desire will make foolish people do
I never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you
And I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you
No, I don't wanna fall in love
No, I don't wanna fall in love
With you
What a wicked game you play to make me feel this way
What a wicked thing to do to let me dream of you
What a wicked thing to say, yeah, you never felt this way
What a wicked thing to do to make me dream of you
And I don't wanna fall in love, ohh
No, I don't wanna fall in love
No, I don't wanna fall in love
No, I don't wanna fall in love
The lyrics of Marcus & Martinus's song "Wicked Game" explore the intense and conflicted emotions that come with falling in love. The first two lines set the scene by describing a world in chaos, metaphorically representing the internal turmoil that the singer is experiencing. The phrase "no one could save me but you" suggests that the singer has found solace and refuge in the person they are singing to.
The next lines delve into the complexities of desire and how it can drive people to act foolishly. The singer expresses surprise at encountering someone like their love interest, indicating that they may have doubted the possibility of finding such a connection. However, the following line reveals a sense of loss, hinting at a potential break-up or separation.
The chorus highlights the singer's resistance towards falling in love. They repetitively state their opposition, emphasizing that they do not want to experience the vulnerability and potential heartbreak that accompanies love. The phrase "what a wicked game you play" suggests that the dynamic between the singer and their love interest is complicated and manipulative. The singer feels caught up in a game that ignites intense emotions and ultimately leads them to dream of the person they are trying to avoid falling in love with.
Overall, the lyrics of "Wicked Game" convey a struggle between desire and self-preservation, tracing the emotional rollercoaster that comes with falling in love while simultaneously resisting it.
Line by Line Meaning
The world was on fire and no one could save me but you
In a chaotic world, I found solace and salvation only in your presence
It's strange what desire will make foolish people do
Desire has the power to drive people to act in irrational and unwise ways
I never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you
Meeting someone as exceptional and remarkable as you seemed beyond my wildest imagination
And I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you
Losing someone as special and irreplaceable as you was something I never anticipated or desired
No, I don't wanna fall in love
I am afraid of the vulnerability and potential heartbreak that comes with falling in love
With you
Specifically, I don't want to fall in love with you
What a wicked game you play to make me feel this way
Your actions and behavior towards me are manipulative and cruel, causing me to experience such intense emotions
What a wicked thing to do to let me dream of you
It is utterly cruel to allow me to have dreams and fantasies about being with you when it can never be a reality
What a wicked thing to say, yeah, you never felt this way
You are being deceitful and dishonest by claiming that you never experienced these same emotions
What a wicked thing to do to make me dream of you
Your actions and manipulations only serve to amplify my longing and desire for you, which is both painful and unfair
And I don't wanna fall in love, ohh
Once again, I want to emphasize my resistance and reluctance to allow myself to fall in love
No, I don't wanna fall in love
Reiterating my strong aversion to the emotional risks and potential heartbreak associated with love
No, I don't wanna fall in love
Continuing to assert my choice to avoid falling in love
No, I don't wanna fall in love
Yet again, emphasizing my adamant refusal to let myself experience love
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, O/B/O DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Broma 16, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chris Isaak
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