Wicked game
Run And Hide Lyrics
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It′s strange what desire will make foolish people do.
I never dreamed that i'd meet somebody like you
I never dreamed that i′d lose somebody like you
No, i don't want to fall in love,
No, i don't want to fall in love,
With you
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 don′t want to fall in love,
No i don′t want to fall in love,
With you
The world was on fire and no one could save me but you.
The song "Wicked Game" by Chris Isaak has been covered by many artists, and Run And Hide's version brings a unique twist to this haunting and heart-wrenching piece. The opening line "The world was on fire and no one could save me but you" sets an intense, dramatic tone for the rest of the song. It implies that something catastrophic has happened, and the only solace for the singer comes from someone they've met. The lyrics go on to suggest that this newfound desire is unexpected and irrational, as shown by the line "It's strange what desire will make foolish people do". The singer never imagined meeting someone like the person they are addressing, which could indicate they have been hurt before or have put up emotional barriers.
The chorus is a repetitive and poignant declaration of the singer's refusal to fall in love. The line "What a wicked game to play, to make me feel this way" conveys a sense of betrayal, as if the object of the singer's desire is manipulating them. The last verse follows a similar pattern, with the accusation that their supposed lover never felt the way the singer does. The song ends with a repetition of the opening line, implying that despite this painful experience, the only comfort for the singer is in the person they address.
Overall, "Wicked Game" is a powerful exploration of the complicated emotions that come with falling in love. The intense emotions can feel like a fire burning everything and the singer feels hopeless, only the one they have become attracted to can save them. Yet, falling in love is a dangerous game to play, leading the singer down a path they are unwilling to take.
Line by Line Meaning
The world was on fire and no one could save me but you.
I was going through a difficult phase in life and it felt like everything was falling apart. But then you came into my life and made everything better. You saved me from the chaos around me.
It's strange what desire will make foolish people do.
Desire has the power to cloud people's judgement and make them do things that they know are foolish. Love can make people act irrationally sometimes.
I never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you
I never thought it was possible to find someone like you in my life. Someone who understands me, loves me for who I am, and supports me in everything I do.
I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you
I never imagined that I would have to face the possibility of losing you. You mean everything to me and the thought of losing you is too painful to bear.
No, I don't want to fall in love
I am scared to fall in love again because of the pain that comes with it. Love can be beautiful, but it can also be heart-wrenching when it doesn't work out.
What a wicked game to play
It's cruel and unfair to play with someone's emotions just for the sake of entertainment. Leading someone on when you have no intention of being with them is a wicked thing to do.
To make me feel this way
You have made me fall in love with you, even though I never wanted to. Now I am left feeling confused and vulnerable.
What a wicked thing to do
It is a despicable thing to give someone false hope and then crush their feelings. It is a wicked thing to do to someone who cares about you.
To let me dream of you
You allowed me to start dreaming of a future with you. Now those dreams are shattered, and I am left to face the reality of your rejection.
You never felt this way
You never reciprocated my feelings, even though I had hoped that you did. It hurts to know that my love was unrequited.
To make me dream of you!
You gave me false hope and allowed me to start dreaming of a future with you, even though you never felt the same way. Now I am left to deal with the heartbreak of that realization.
No, I don't want to fall in love
Even though I fell in love with you, I don't want to go through that pain again. I don't want to open myself up to the possibility of being hurt once more.
The world was on fire and no one could save me but you.
When everything around me was going up in flames, you were the only one who could calm me down and make me feel safe. You saved me from the chaos and uncertainty that surrounded me.
Writer(s): Chris Isaak
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