House of Cards
Myra Sky Lyrics


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Is it right? Is it wrong? Or is it never?
Maybe we could be forever
Maybe in another life
'Cause we lost, we'll never go back to that summer
Where we used to live in color
Now it's all in black and white

Our love is like a house of cards
Built so we could watch it fall apart
But I don't wanna mess with a broken heart

So baby, let it all fall down
I can see it falling like the rain
If you gonna knock it down
Let me be the one you blow away

So come on, let it all fall down
'Cause I know it's only just a game
So I'm gonna watch, gonna watch it fall apart
Like a house of cards

Watch it all fall, watch it all fall down
Watch it all fall down (like a house of cards)
Watch it all fall, watch it all fall down
Watch it all fall down (like a house of cards)

It's a drug that I just don't feel like taking
I don't feel like getting wasted
Or wasting all my time
On a crush that will never keep me sober
Boy, you left me so hung over
And hung up on a line, a line

Our love is like a house of paper
Built so we could tear it all apart
But I don't wanna mess with a broken heart

So baby, let it all fall down
I can see it falling like the rain
If you gonna knock it down
Let me be the one you blow away

So come on, let it all fall down
'Cause I know it's only just a game
So I'm gonna watch, gonna watch it fall apart
Like a house of cards

Watch it all fall, watch it all fall down
Watch it all fall down (like a house of cards)
Watch it all fall, watch it all fall down
Watch it all fall down (like a house of cards)

If we're a story I wanna erase it
I'll make a bet 'cause I'm holding the aces
You'll never play, won't play with my heart
Baby, I'm gonna play, I'm playing my card

So baby, let it all fall down (let it all fall down)
I can see it falling like the rain (falling like the rain)
If you gonna knock it down (knock me down)
Let me be the one you blow away (baby, baby, baby)

So come on, let it all fall down
'Cause I know it's only just a game
So I'm gonna watch, gonna watch it fall apart
Like a house of cards

Watch it all fall, watch it all fall down
Watch it all fall down (like a house of cards)




Watch it all fall, watch it all fall down
Watch it all fall down (like a house of cards)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "House of Cards" by Myra Sky explore the aftermath of a failed relationship. The opening lines question whether the relationship was ever right or wrong and whether it was meant to last forever. The singer acknowledges that they may have had a bright moment in the past, but it seems lost forever in the present. The metaphor of a "house of cards" is used throughout the song, signifying the fragility of their love, built to collapse in the slightest of winds. The singer knows it's a one-sided game with a no-win outcome, so they choose not to take part in it anymore.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the metaphor of a house of cards falling apart. The singer admits that their love was doomed from the start and built to fail. They're resigned to watch it all fall apart and acknowledge that sometimes, you can't prevent the fall. She continues to compare their love to a house made of paper in the second verse, indicating that it was built to be volatile and fragile.


The final verse marks a shift in attitude, where the singer has taken control and leaves the past behind. She chooses to play her cards, taking calculated risks, as she's already holding the aces, and expects the other party not to play games with her heart anymore. Taking control, she leaves the sinking ship and sees it all come crashing down. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, imploring to let it all fall down.


Line by Line Meaning

Is it right? Is it wrong? Or is it never?
Uncertainty and doubt about the nature and status of the relationship.


Maybe we could be forever
Hope and desire for a long-lasting relationship.


Maybe in another life
Recognition that things may not work out in this life but the hope for a chance in the future.


'Cause we lost, we'll never go back to that summer
The realization that the relationship has fallen apart and things will never be the same as they were before.


Where we used to live in color
The past when things were better and more vibrant.


Now it's all in black and white
The present where everything is dull and lacks life.


Our love is like a house of cards
The relationship is unstable and fragile, it can crumble at any moment.


Built so we could watch it fall apart
The relationship was created knowing that it was doomed to fail.


But I don't wanna mess with a broken heart
Not wanting to risk getting hurt again by staying in the relationship.


So baby, let it all fall down
Acceptance that the relationship is going to end and allowing it to crumble.


I can see it falling like the rain
Awareness that the end is coming and accepting it.


If you gonna knock it down
Acknowledgment that the other person has the power to end the relationship.


Let me be the one you blow away
Wanting to be the one to end the relationship and not wanting to be hurt again.


It's a drug that I just don't feel like taking
Comparison of the relationship to a drug, recognizing that it is addictive but not wanting to continue doing it.


I don't feel like getting wasted
Not wanting to waste time and emotions on something that is doomed to fail.


Or wasting all my time
Not wanting to spend all of her time on something that is not going to work out.


On a crush that will never keep me sober
Acknowledging that the relationship is toxic and will never bring stability or sobriety.


Boy, you left me so hung over
Feeling hurt and emotional after the end of the relationship.


And hung up on a line, a line
Still being emotionally tied to the other person despite the end of the relationship.


Our love is like a house of paper
The fragility and instability of the relationship is emphasized.


Built so we could tear it all apart
Knowing that the relationship was doomed from the start and would eventually fall apart.


If we're a story I wanna erase it
Acknowledging that the relationship was a mistake and wanting to forget about it completely.


I'll make a bet 'cause I'm holding the aces
Confident in the ability to move on and find a better relationship.


You'll never play, won't play with my heart
Not wanting to continue being hurt by the other person.


Baby, I'm gonna play, I'm playing my card
Taking control of the situation and making the decision to end the relationship.


So baby, let it all fall down (let it all fall down)
Reiteration that the relationship is going to end and allowing it to happen.


I can see it falling like the rain (falling like the rain)
Realizing that the end is inevitable, and it's better to let it happen.


If you gonna knock it down (knock me down)
Once again acknowledging the power of the other person to end the relationship.


Let me be the one you blow away (baby, baby, baby)
Reemphasis on wanting to be the one to end things and not wanting to be hurt again.


So come on, let it all fall down
Encouraging the other person to end the relationship and let it all come to an end.


'Cause I know it's only just a game
Realization that the relationship was never meant to be serious and was just a temporary game.


So I'm gonna watch, gonna watch it fall apart
Acceptance that the end is coming and just watching it happen.


Watch it all fall, watch it all fall down
Describing the inevitable end of the relationship.


Watch it all fall down (like a house of cards)
Reiteration of the fragility of the relationship, emphasizing that it was doomed to fall apart.




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