Wicked game
Mathieu Koss Lyrics


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For once in my life
My heart was an open book
With you by my side
Thought that I found something good
And I know I'd never be
Loved by somebody like you
I can't make someone love me
Yeah someone like you

Cause you don't wanna fall in love
Though I will never break your heart
Still you don't wanna fall in love
Though I will never break your heart with me
What a wicked game to play
To make me feel this way
What a wicked thing to do
To make me dream of you

Cause you don't wanna fall in love
Still you don't wanna fall in love

Cause you don't wanna fall in love
Though I will never break your heart
Still you don't wanna fall in love
Though I will never break your heart with me

Cause you still you

Cause you don't wanna fall in love
Still you don't wanna fall in love
With me





Don't wanna fall in love
Don't wanna fall in love with me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mathieu Koss's song "Wicked Game" portray a story of unrequited love and the realization that the person he is interested in does not want to fall in love with him. He starts by expressing that he had always been open and vulnerable when it came to matters of the heart, and when this person entered his life, he believed that he had found something good. However, he also acknowledges that he knows he could never be loved in the same way he loves them, accepting that he cannot make someone love him. Despite this understanding, he still desires a connection with this person, even if it means they will never fully fall in love with each other.


The chorus emphasizes the conflicting emotions and game being played between them. Although he knows they don't want to fall in love, he promises not to break their heart if they were to give in to their feelings. He acknowledges the wickedness of the situation, how it makes him feel deeply, but also acknowledges that it is a cruel thing for them to do to him, to make him dream of a love that cannot be.


In the final lines, the repetition of "Don't wanna fall in love with me" reflects his acceptance that this person does not want to pursue a romantic relationship with him, and he is left with the bittersweet realization that they don't want to fall in love.


Overall, the lyrics of "Wicked Game" convey the pain and longing of unreciprocated love, capturing the complex emotions that arise when desire and reality collide.


Line by Line Meaning

For once in my life
At a particular moment in my existence


My heart was an open book
My emotions were transparent and easily understood


With you by my side
When you were present in my life


Thought that I found something good
Believed I discovered something positive


And I know I'd never be
I am aware that I will never become


Loved by somebody like you
To be adored by an individual with your qualities


I can't make someone love me
I am unable to compel someone to feel affection for me


Yeah someone like you
Indeed, someone similar to you


Cause you don't wanna fall in love
Because you are hesitant to develop romantic feelings


Though I will never break your heart
Even though I will never cause you emotional pain


Still you don't wanna fall in love
Yet, you are still unwilling to experience love


Though I will never break your heart with me
Despite me guaranteeing your heart's safety


What a wicked game to play
What a cruel and deceitful act to engage in


To make me feel this way
Causing me to experience such emotions


What a wicked thing to do
Such an evil action to commit


To make me dream of you
Causing me to have dreams involving you


Still you don't wanna fall in love
Yet, you still refuse to let love in


Cause you still you
Because you remain unchanged


Don't wanna fall in love
Do not desire to experience love


Don't wanna fall in love with me
Do not wish to develop romantic feelings for me




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Comments from YouTube:

Mathieu Koss

So happy to finally share Wicked Game Pt. II with you guys. Let me know how you like in comment :-)

Sara Elizabetth

Tô apaixonada!!!!!!😍😍😍

Bez Znaczenia

That these lyrics hits me so hard, as it describes my situtation is shocking and impressive.
Didn't expected that that I'll be both sad, but also will sadly and bitterly "smile" while listening to that song.

TheRealRONS

Absolutely brilliant.. you flipped the lyrics. This is how you update a classic. An absolute highlight in my mixshow this week.

Maik Reinsdorf

I know the original, nice make new beat, like and in my playlist

Mathieu Koss

Thanks so much ❤️

Seb Mart

Wouaw. J'adore cette version 👏👏👏👏

Norbert Ziętara

Excellentes voix et beat! : )

NamdYa Illust

Spent the whole day listening to this masterpiece

G M

Brilliant 👍❤️

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