The lyrics in the chorus emphasize her unpredictability and the fact that loving her may not be enough, and that forever may never come. In the second verse, she describes entering a room with her lips stained red and the flowers dead, indicating that she may have been out late or doing something that is not typical of a committed lover.
However, in the bridge, she expresses her desire for a full commitment, but at a cost, and wants all or nothing. The repeated pre-chorus and chorus lyrics emphasize that she is a wildcard and that love alone may not be enough for her.
Overall, the song seems to be a reflection of Cyrus' own personality and her desire for love but also her fear of commitment and her need for freedom.
It is the tenth track from Miley Cyrus's æeighth studio album, Endless Summer Vacation.
Wildcard
Miley Cyrus Lyrics
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Go and meet your mom in a dress too tight
Maybe I could stay and not break your heart
But don't forget, baby, I'm a wildcard
I love when you hold me
But loving you is never enough
And don't wait for me'Cause forever may never come
I'm a wildcard, ooh
Loving you is never enough
I'm a wildcard, ooh
Forever may never come
I walk in the door with my lips stained red
Pillows on the floor and the flowers dead
Make the music stop before it starts
'Cause don't forget, baby, I'm a wildcard
I love when you hold me
But loving you is never enough
I'm a wildcard, ooh
Loving you is never enough
I'm a wildcard, ooh
Forever may never come
(Wildcard, ooh)
And ooh, bet your lovin'
I want all in
I want all or nothing
Ooh, it'll cost yaI want all in
I want all or nothing
I love when you hold me
But loving you is never enough
I'm a wildcard, ooh
Loving you is never enough
I'm a wildcard, ooh
Forever may never come
(Wildcard, ooh)
In Miley Cyrus's song "Wildcard," the singer addresses her lover, inviting him to play house and let her be his wife. She suggests going to meet his mom dressed provocatively, but also hints at her unpredictability, cautioning him not to forget that she is a wildcard. The chorus repeats the theme of her not being satisfied with just loving and being loved by him, acknowledging that forever may never come. The second verse paints a picture of a messy bedroom with red lipstick stains and dead flowers, emphasizing the messiness and unpredictability of their relationship. The song ends with Miley proclaiming that she wants it all, all or nothing, and reiterating that she is a wildcard.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you wanna play house? I could be your wife
Do you want someone to play house with, I could pretend to be your partner in a game of house
Go and meet your mom in a dress too tight
I can wear a dress that is too tight when we meet your mother
Maybe I could stay and not break your heart
I can consider staying in a relationship with you and not hurt you by leaving
But don't forget, baby, I'm a wildcard
But you should remember that I am unpredictable and may change my mind at any moment
I love when you hold me
I enjoy the feeling of being in your arms
But loving you is never enough
Although I love the physical feeling of being held, it is not enough to keep us together
And don't wait for me
Please do not wait for me to make up my mind about our relationship
'Cause forever may never come
Because the future is uncertain and we may not be together forever
I'm a wildcard, ooh
I am unpredictable and may make unexpected decisions
Loving you is never enough
My love for you is not enough
I walk in the door with my lips stained red
I come home with my lipstick smudged or possibly stained red from kissing someone else
Pillows on the floor and the flowers dead
The pillows are on the floor and the flowers are dead which may signify that I am reckless and careless
Make the music stop before it starts
Let's stop the music and not start a serious or committed relationship with each other
'Cause don't forget, baby, I'm a wildcard
Because I am unpredictable and may not be able to commit to a serious relationship
And ooh, bet your lovin'
I know that I can have your love if I really commit to you
I want all in
I want everything that comes with a relationship with you, including love and commitment
I want all or nothing
I want everything from you or nothing at all
Ooh, it'll cost ya
But know that there is a price to pay for being with me
I love when you hold me
I enjoy the feeling of being in your arms
But loving you is never enough
Although I love the physical feeling of being held, it is not enough to keep us together
I'm a wildcard, ooh
I am unpredictable and may make unexpected decisions
Loving you is never enough
My love for you is not enough
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Miley Ray Cyrus, Thomas Edward Percy Hull, Tobias Jr. Jesso, Tyler Johnson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS
Do you wanna play house? I could be your wife
Go and meet your mom in a dress too tight
Maybe I could stay and not break your heart
But don't forget, baby, I'm a wildcard
I love when you hold me
But loving you is never enough
And don't wait for me
'Cause forever may never come
I'm a wildcard, oh, ooh
Loving you is never enough
I'm a wildcard, oh, ooh
Forever may never come
I walk in door, with my lips stained red
Pillows on the floor and the flowers dead
Make the music stop before it starts
'Cause don't forget, baby, I'm a wildcard
I love when you hold me
But loving you is never enough
I'm a wildcard, oh, ooh
Loving you is never enough
I'm a wildcard, oh, ooh
Forever may never come
(Wildcard, oh, ooh)
And, ooh, bet you're lovin'
I went all in, I want all or nothing
Ooh, it'll cost ya
I want all in, I want all or nothing
I love when you hold me
But loving you is never enough
I'm a wildcard, oh, ooh
Loving you is never enough
I'm a wildcard, oh, ooh
Forever may never come
(Wildcard, oh, ooh)
@SaltySleggy
She is a wildcard and that’s why I love her, the power in that voice ooo
@valentino2195
I'm so proud of her, never disapoints
@viivimarianna4128
Right! 🌹
@FUTMATE
The album is shit besides flowers
@shourisfly
The truth is she is the most underrated artist also she was our childhood idol
@joannerichards1967
Anything she sings turns to gold! 💖
@tinabarboza4386
She sings from her life experiences an she's a fighter comes back with amazing #1 hit for 6 weeks in a row song flowers took it all !!! I luv it keep it coming myley
@federicogou
How's her voice getting better with each album??? It's amazing.
@lourencovieira5424
female voices fully mature at 30, 30's are often the prime for most female vocalists!
@muabiaislam5645
This is the most underrated album I've ever seen in my life. And you can't Change my mind