Bullied at school for her looks, Sophia found an escape daydreaming about a future life as a singer. Figuring out music was her true calling when she was still a teenager, Sophia decided to take her career seriously and pursue her studies in music at Vanier College in Montréal, where she started an empowering path towards the artist she is today. Taking time for herself to recenter on the kind of music she wanted to make as an artist, Sophia Bel found herself going back to her roots, ones that are heavily influenced by the fresh pop of the early 00s, emo-rock, and pop-punk of yesteryears.
Terrified by the mundanity of life, Sophia Bel doesn’t follow trends. She’s her own person, acknowledging her influences and inspirations whilst remaining in a constant state of inner questioning. She strives to learn and grow from her relationships and the everchanging ups and downs that they bring. From her first crush on Pete Wentz, bassist of Fall Out Boy, to her two successful EPs, Sophia Bel emerged as one of Canada’s talented and newest pop singers during the pandemic. During this dire period for the music industry, she found her creativity through this moment of pause, contemplating on her life. Now, her songs reflect the current reality of many Millennials and Gen Z; they are raw and vulnerable, giving us a glimpse of her unparalleled personality. She expresses herself through her songs, opening up to her fans and to the world, without failing to question her path.
Releasing her first album Anxious Avoidant, Sophia Bel puts herself at the forefront with music, pouring her truest version into this very personal and relatable body of work. She asserts her thoughts and her feelings through her art; from her clothes that she customizes herself to her music. Today, Sophia Bel breaks from the crowd, while still being an introvert who loves being at home, sewing , painting, making her own colorful jewelry and creating music that mirrors an entire crowd of young people living through the same hurdles.
Wicked game
Sophia Bel Lyrics
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It's strange what desire could make foolish people do
I never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you
I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you
And I don't wanna fall in love
I don't wanna fall in love
With you
What a wicked game you play, make me feel this way
What a wicked thing to do, make me dream of you
What a wicked thing to say, never felt this way-ay
What a wicked thing to do, make me dream of you and
I don't wanna fall in love (This girl is only gonna break your heart)
I don't wanna fall in love (This girl is only gonna break your heart)
With you
With you
With you
With you
With you
With you
The world was on fire, no one could save me but you
The lyrics of Sophia Bel's "Wicked Game" reflect the complex emotions that arise from falling in love with someone who may not be good for you. The opening lines "The world was on fire, no one could save me but you" create the image of a desperate situation where the singer feels like they are in a metaphorical burning world, and the only person who can bring them solace is the object of their desire. This feeling is reinforced in the line "It's strange what desire could make foolish people do," where the singer acknowledges that their feelings have made them do things they might not have done otherwise.
The chorus of the song repeats the lyrics "What a wicked game you play, make me feel this way / What a wicked thing to do, make me dream of you / What a wicked thing to say, never felt this way-ay / What a wicked thing to do, make me dream of you" and highlights the internal torment the singer is facing. They both desire and fear their feelings for this person because they know that falling in love with them could ultimately lead to heartbreak. This fear is expressed in the repeated refrain "I don't wanna fall in love with you."
Overall, Sophia Bel's "Wicked Game" is a poignant representation of the emotional turmoil that accompanies falling in love with someone who may not be good for you. The lyrics create a powerful narrative of conflicting emotions and are accompanied by a haunting melody that perfectly complements the song's themes.
Line by Line Meaning
The world was on fire, no one could save me but you
Things were not going well, and no one was able to save me, except for you.
It's strange what desire could make foolish people do
Desire can sometimes make people act foolishly.
I never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you
Meeting someone like you was beyond my imagination.
I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you
Losing someone like you was something I had never considered.
And I don't wanna fall in love
I am not interested in falling in love.
What a wicked game you play, make me feel this way
The game you are playing is cruel, and it is making me feel a certain way.
What a wicked thing to do, make me dream of you
It is an unkind act to make someone dream about you.
What a wicked thing to say, never felt this way-ay
It is hurtful to say something that makes me feel this way when I have never experienced it before.
What a wicked thing to do, make me dream of you and
Making someone dream about you is not a kind thing to do.
I don't wanna fall in love (This girl is only gonna break your heart)
I am not interested in falling in love because I fear that I might end up hurting you.
With you
With you
Writer(s): Sophia Bel
Contributed by Brooklyn V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Judy Hamelin
Comme toujours ses chansons sont parfaites et nous emporte dans un univers parallèle 💫
Camille BF
Excellent ! si doux ! je n'avais jamais entendu l'originale (que je suis allée écouter) mais j'ai accroché immédiatement ! Ta version rends la chanson bien meilleure ! Et tu coupes carrément le quétaine audible dans la chanson originale :-p (heureusement)
Bref un grand bravo, j'adore, et c'est acheté sur itunes ;)
Soufien Khalfaoui
Bien meilleure que l'originale?? Mais ça va pas la tête??? Très jolie cover ok mais l'originale reste l'originale. Et si tu aimes cette chanson, essaie la version de Gemma Hayes égalment.
Andy B
Sublime
nishanth abir
From algeria big up girl ❤💕💋💜
yvey2short
😌😌😌
Eloi Cavanagh-Paquet
Je suis ému