Wicked Game
Sons of Serendip Lyrics
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No one could save me but you.
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
In this song, Sons of Serendip talk about a tumultuous relationship that they were in, where the world was crumbling around them, but only their lover could save them from the chaos. It is the classic story of an intense, all-consuming love affair where the singer is powerless without the other person. Despite the chaos surrounding them, they are driven by their intense desire for their lover and are willing to do foolish things to keep the relationship alive. The profound impact of desire on people's actions is highlighted by the line "Strange what desire will make foolish people do."However, with all the passion and intensity, there is also heartbreak as the relationship ends. They express their disbelief and devastation that they could meet and lose someone so special.
The use of metaphors and symbolism in the song is also noteworthy. The mention of 'the world is on fire' is an allusion to the world being in chaos, which is mirrored in the relationship, and the inability to control the flames or prevent them from spreading. The chorus is an adapted line from the 1991 song 'Wicked Game' by Chris Issac. The lyrics 'no, I don't want to fall in love' are replaced with 'no one could save me but you, I never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you, and I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you'. This change in the chorus is a reflection of the theme of the song, which is about lost love and heartbreak instead of a love that never was. Overall, 'Wicked Game' is a song about tumultuous, passionate love that leaves you powerless and heartbroken.
Line by Line Meaning
The world was on fire
The situation around me was chaotic and unsettling
No one could save me but you.
You were the only one who could help me through my hardships
Strange what desire will make foolish people do
Sometimes, our intense longing for something can drive us to make irrational decisions
I never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you
I never imagined that I would encounter someone as extraordinary as you
And I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you
Furthermore, I never thought I would experience the pain of losing someone as valuable as you
Writer(s): CHRIS ISAAK
Contributed by Peyton R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.