Wicked game
Peter Jöback Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
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.
The lyrics of Peter Jöback's song Wicked Game convey the emotional rollercoaster of falling in love and losing someone. The song begins with the world being on fire and the singer feeling helpless, but finding solace in the love of another person. It highlights the power of desire and how it can lead people to do foolish things. The chorus reveals the singer's fear of falling in love because of the pain that comes with losing someone. However, they eventually succumb to their desire and express a wish to fall in love with the person they've met.
The second verse expresses the singer's disbelief at the intensity of their emotions for this person. They never dreamed of meeting someone like them, and the thought of losing them terrifies them. The chorus repeats, indicating the internal struggle between the fear of heartbreak and the desire to fall in love. Finally, the song concludes with the devastating realization that nobody loves no one, a reminder that even the strongest of relationships can come to an end.
Overall, the song's lyrics speak to the universal fear of heartbreak and the vulnerability that comes with opening yourself up to love. It also captures the bittersweet nature of love, where the pleasure of falling in love is tempered by the eventual loss that is likely to follow.
Line by Line Meaning
The world was on fire and no one could save me but you.
The singer was in a dire situation with no hope of help or rescue, but then they found someone who was able to save them.
It's strange what desire will make foolish people do.
People can be driven to do foolish things when they are consumed by their desires.
I never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you.
The singer was surprised to have met someone as special as the person they are singing about.
And I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you.
The artist was devastated by the loss of the person they are singing about, never having imagined that they would have to experience such a pain.
No, I don't want to fall in love (This world is only gonna break your heart)
The artist is resistant to falling in love because they believe that it will only lead to heartbreak in this harsh world.
With you (This world is only gonna break your heart)
Despite their reluctance to fall in love, the singer acknowledges that their desire is specifically for the person they are singing about, and recognizes the potential for heartbreak in that scenario.
What a wicked game to play, to make me feel this way.
The singer feels like the person they are singing about has been toying with their emotions, causing them to feel a certain way as a result.
What a wicked thing to do, to let me dream of you.
The artist feels like they have been led on by the person they are singing about, who allowed them to have unrealistic dreams and fantasies about them.
What a wicked thing to say, you never felt this way.
The artist feels like the person they are singing about has been insincere with them, leading them to believe that they shared the same feelings when they actually did not.
What a wicked thing to do, to make me dream of you and,
The artist feels like they have been misled by the actions of the person they are singing about, causing them to have false hopes and expectations.
I want to fall in love (This world is only gonna break your heart)
The singer recognizes that despite the inherent risk of heartbreak, they still desire to fall in love with the person they are singing about.
Nobody loves no one.
The song ends on a bleak note, suggesting that love is ultimately futile and unattainable in this world.
Writer(s): Chris Isaak
Contributed by Maya W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.