Wicked game
Vincent McMorrow Lyrics
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And it's strange what desire will make foolish people do
I never dreamed that I'd need somebody like you
And I never dreamed that I'd miss somebody like you
And I wanna fall in love
And I wanna fall in love with you
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, you never felt that way
What a wicked thing to do, make me dream of you
And I wanna fall in love
And I wanna fall in love with you
With you
World was on fire, no one could save me but you
And it's strange what desire will make foolish people do
I never dreamed I'd need somebody like you
I never dreamed I'd miss somebody like you
And I wanna fall in love
And I wanna fall in love
And I wanna fall in love with you
With you
Nobody loves no one
"World was on fire, no one could save me but you" in these lyrics, Vincent McMorrow is expressing a feeling of desperation for a certain person who seems to be the only one capable of saving from whatever situation he might be in. The use of the metaphor "world on fire" is quite powerful because it signifies a very high level of chaos and destruction, which only that person could have saved him from.
"What a wicked game you play, make me feel this way / What a wicked thing to do, make me dream of you". These lines depict how the person he is referring to is playing a "wicked game" with him. This game is leading him to have a strong desire for that person and even dream of them, but he also recognizes how "wicked" and unfair that game is. He is aware of the negative effect this person has on him, but he cannot help falling for them.
The phrase "I never dreamed that I'd need somebody like you / And I never dreamed that I'd miss somebody like you" summarizes the overall themes of the song. It is about finding someone unexpected who makes a big impact. The ending line "Nobody loves no one" suggests that although love can be incredibly intense and powerful, it ultimately fades away for everyone.
Line by Line Meaning
World was on fire, no one could save me but you
The world was in chaos and only you were able to pull me through it.
And it's strange what desire will make foolish people do
The force of desire can make people do foolish things, even if they know it can lead to trouble.
I never dreamed that I'd need somebody like you
I never thought I'd find someone who fulfills me and makes me feel complete.
And I never dreamed that I'd miss somebody like you
I never expected to long for someone's presence and feel incomplete without them.
What a wicked game you play, make me feel this way
The game of love is a dangerous one, and you make me feel vulnerable and unsure with your actions.
What a wicked thing to do, make me dream of you
It's cruel for you to make me constantly yearn for you and have you constantly on my mind.
What a wicked thing to say, you never felt that way
It's cruel for you to tell me you never felt the same way about me, even if it's true.
And I wanna fall in love
I want to experience the feeling of true love with someone.
And I wanna fall in love with you
I want to experience the feeling of true love with you specifically.
Nobody loves no one
The feeling of love can often feel one-sided, and it's possible for no one to love each other in a relationship.
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Written by: Chris Isaak
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