Wicked game
Stargate 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'd never dreamed that I′d meet somebody like you
And I'd never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you

No, I don′t want to fall in love
(This girl is only gonna break your heart)
No, I don′t want to fall in love
(This girl is only gonna break your heart)
With you
With you (this girl is only gonna break your heart)

What a wicked game you played 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
(This girl is only gonna break your heart)
No, I don′t want to fall in love
(This girl 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′d never dreamed that I'd love somebody like you
And I′d never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you

No, I don't want to fall in love
(This girl is only gonna break your heart)
No, I don′t want to fall in love
(This girl is only gonna break your heart)
With you (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
With you (this girl is only gonna break your heart)

No, I (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
(This girl is only gonna break your heart)





Nobody loves no one

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Stargate’s “Wicked Game” depict a tumultuous relationship between two people who are deeply attracted to each other, but are wary of falling in love due to past heartbreaks. The singer expresses their vulnerability, stating that no one but their lover can save them from the distress of their world. However, they acknowledge the risk of falling in love, highlighting the wicked game their lover has played in making them feel this way. Despite the knowledge that this girl is only going to break their heart, the singer confesses their desire for their lover. The lyrics end on a note of defeat, with the singer concluding that nobody loves no one, suggesting that love often ends in pain and heartbreak.


The use of repetition, particularly in the line "this girl is only gonna break your heart," emphasizes the singer's reluctance to fall in love, as well as the pessimistic view on love they hold. The contrast between the intensity of desire and the fear of heartbreak creates a sense of tension and conflict in the lyrics, highlighting the complexity of relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

The world was on fire and no one could save me but you
The person singing was in a difficult and challenging situation where no one could help them except for the person they're singing to.


It's strange what desire will make foolish people do
The singer acknowledges that when they desire something or someone, they can become foolish and do things they wouldn't normally do.


I'd never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you
The singer is surprised and amazed that they have met someone like the person they're singing to.


And I'd never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you
The singer is deeply saddened that they have lost someone as special as the person they're singing about.


What a wicked game you played to make me feel this way
The singer accuses the person they're singing about of playing a wicked game that caused them to feel hurt and upset.


What a wicked thing to do to let me dream of you
The singer blames the person they're singing about for letting them dream and hope for a relationship that never happened.


What a wicked thing to say you never felt this way
The person the singer is singing about has said they never felt the same way, which the singer feels is a cruel thing to say.


And I don't want to fall in love
The singer is afraid of falling in love again because of the pain they went through with the person they're singing about.


With you (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
The singer believes that if they fall in love with the person they're singing about again, they will only end up getting hurt again.


Nobody loves no one
The song ends on a sad note, with the singer concluding that it feels like nobody loves anybody and that love can lead to pain and heartbreak.




Writer(s): Chris Isaak

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