Peter Jöback

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Peter Jöback has established himself as one of the most prolific and respected Swedish artists - an extraordinary performer with an amazing voice. A platinumselling recording artist combined with extensive performances on stage and TV in Scandinavia and London's West End, Peter Jöback is also a highly regarded name internationally.

Peter's latest albumrelease, a double-cd with a collection of songs from his extensive career has spent no less than nine weeks as No. 1 in the Swedish charts, well passing platinum status and making Peter the best selling artist of all, so far this year. The album is also a gold album in Norway.

Peter started 2006 playing the MC in a highly successful production of the classic Cabaret in Stockholm. He received massive critical praise as well as his second Golden Mask (Tony Award) for his achievement and he continues in Cabaret in Stockholm this season and in Gothenburg January 2007. Peter has been a creative force in this production as he already in 2003 gave a stunning performance as the MC at Gladsaxe Theatre in Copenhagen.

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Wicked game
Peter Jöback Lyrics

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The world was on fire and no one could save me but you.
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 want to fall in love (This world is only gonna break your heart)
No, I don't want to fall in love (This world is only gonna break your heart)
With you (This world is only gonna break your heart)

What a wicked game to 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, you never felt this way.
What a wicked thing to do, to make me dream of you and,

I want to fall in love (This world is only gonna break your heart)
No, I want to fall in love (This world is only gonna break your heart)
With you.

The world was on fire and no one could save me but you.
It's strange what desire will make foolish people do.
I never dreamed that I'd love somebody like you.
And I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you,

No, I want to fall in love (This world is only gonna break your heart)
No, I want to fall in love (This world is only gonna break your heart)
With you (This world is only gonna break your heart)
No, I... (This world is only gonna break your heart)
(This world is only gonna break your heart)

Nobody loves no one.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Peter Jöback's song "Wicked Game" express the intensity and confusion of desire and love. The singer reflects on how the world was burning with turmoil, but only the person he loves can save him from his emotional turmoil. He acknowledges that desire can lead people to foolishness, and he never thought he would meet someone like the person he loves, nor did he anticipate losing them.

The chorus of the song is conflicted, with the singer expressing his fear of falling in love because of the inevitable heartbreak that will follow. However, he also admits that he wants to fall in love with this person despite the risks, making this internal struggle all the more poignant. The last line of the song, "Nobody loves no one," underscores the loneliness and pain that come with love and the fear of being left behind.

Line by Line Meaning

The world was on fire and no one could save me but you.
The situation was critical and no one but you could help me out of it.

It's strange what desire will make foolish people do.
Sometimes our desires push us into foolish acts that we wouldn't consider otherwise.

I never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you.
Meeting someone as amazing and unique as you was beyond my imagination.

And I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you.
I couldn't have imagined losing someone as amazing and wonderful as you.

No, I don't want to fall in love (This world is only gonna break your heart)
I am afraid to fall in love, knowing that this world can be too cruel and break hearts easily.

With you (This world is only gonna break your heart)
Even though I love you, I fear that falling in love with you will bring me pain in this world.

What a wicked game to play, to make me feel this way.
It's cruel to play games with my feelings and make me feel this vulnerable and exposed.

What a wicked thing to do, to let me dream of you.
It's evil to let me dream of a future with you when you are not interested in me in that way.

What a wicked thing to say, you never felt this way.
It's cruel to say that you don't have the same feelings for me when you know how much I love you.

What a wicked thing to do, to make me dream of you and,
It's horrible to give me false hope and allow me to continue dreaming about a future with you.

I want to fall in love (This world is only gonna break your heart)
Despite my fears, I still want to experience the joy and beauty of falling in love, even if it leads to heartbreak.

No, I want to fall in love (This world is only gonna break your heart)
I have a strong desire to fall in love, but I am aware that it can be a painful experience in this world.

No, I... (This world is only gonna break your heart)
I am conflicted and unsure about my feelings and whether it's worth it to fall in love in this world.

Nobody loves no one.
This harsh reality means that there are people who do not love anyone and may never experience the joy of being loved.

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Billy James Romias

The world was on fire and no one could save me but you
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 want to fall in love. (This world is only gonna break your heart)
No, I don't want to fall in love. (This world is only gonna break your heart)
With you. With you. (This world is only gonna break your heart)

What a wicked game to 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, you never felt this way
What a wicked thing to do, to make me dream of you and

I want to fall in love. (This world is only gonna break your heart)
No, I want to fall in love. (This world is only gonna break your heart)
With you

The world was on fire and no one could save me but you
It's strange what desire will make foolish people do
I never dreamed that I'd love somebody like you
And I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you no

No, I want to fall in love. (This world is only gonna break your heart)
No, I want to fall in love. (This world is only gonna break your heart)
With you. (This world is only gonna break your heart)
With you. (This world is only gonna break your heart)
No, I... (This world is only gonna break your heart)

All comments from YouTube:

kaaa74

3y↑13

This is the song that I was listening with my sister before she died a year ago. She loved it. Today I finally found the courrage to listen it again. Beautiful cover. I miss you Světlano.

Emelie

2y↑1

I'm sorry ❤️

Laylaa

6y↑33

Sia is the best singer in this whole world!!!

Danielle Lombardi

8y↑26

No this is a Chris Isaac original song but I certainly love love love this rendition. Just another in a long line of her early duets that are absolutely works of art.