Wicked game
The Power Electric Band Lyrics
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It′s strange what desire will make foolish people do
I'd never dreamed that i′d meet somebody like you
I'd never dreamed that i'd love somebody like you
No i don′t wanna fall in love (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
No i don′t wanna fall in love (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
With you
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 wanna fall in love (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
No i don′t wanna 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
I′d never dreamed that i'd lose somebody like you
No i don't wanna fall in love (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
No i don′t wanna 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
The lyrics of "Wicked Game" by The Power Electric Band describe the intense and tumultuous emotions involved in a romantic relationship. The singer is struck by desire for someone they had never expected to meet, someone who ultimately destroys their heart. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and confusion, as the singer tries to resist the allure of this person but finds themselves powerless in the face of their passion.
The repeated refrain of "this girl is only gonna break your heart" serves as a warning to the listener and a reminder to the singer of the inevitability of heartbreak. Despite this, the singer cannot resist the pull of their desire and continues to express their feelings for this person, even as they recognize the dangerous game they are playing.
Overall, the song's lyrics speak to the universal experience of falling in love in a way that is both painful and exhilarating. The repetition of the refrain underscores the addictive quality of desire and the impossibility of controlling one's heart when faced with overwhelming emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
The world was on fire and no one could save me but you
I was lost in despair and couldn't find a way out until you came to save me
It's strange what desire will make foolish people do
Desire has the power to make people act irrationally
I'd never dreamed that i'd meet somebody like you
I never imagined that I would come across someone as special as you
I'd never dreamed that i'd love somebody like you
I never thought that I would fall in love with someone as unique as you
No i don't wanna fall in love (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
I am afraid to let myself love you because I fear that you will hurt me
With you (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
Even though I am drawn to you, I am still scared that being with you will lead to heartbreak
What a wicked game you played to make me feel this way
You manipulated me into feeling a way that has caused me great pain
What a wicked thing to do to let me dream of you
You led me on and allowed me to have false hopes and dreams about us
What a wicked thing to say you never felt this way
You lied to me when you told me that you never had the same feelings for me
What a wicked thing to do to make me dream of you
Your actions towards me have caused me to have unrealistic fantasies and hopes about us
I'd never dreamed that i'd love somebody like you
You are unlike anyone I have ever loved or cared for
I'd never dreamed that i'd lose somebody like you
Losing you hurts more than I ever thought possible
With you (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
Although I am drawn to you, I cannot ignore the fact that I am scared to be with you because I believe you will cause me pain
No i... (this girl is only gonna break your heart)
My fears and doubts about being with you continue to hold me back
(This girl is only gonna break your heart)
I cannot shake the feeling that being with you will only lead to heartbreak for me
Nobody loves no one
After everything that has happened, it feels like there is nobody left in the world to love or care for anyone
Writer(s): Chris Isaak
Contributed by Liam G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.