There are aspects of the band's sound - abrasive guitar hooks, immediate drumming, and incessant codas - that speak to living in a big city. But there's also a dreary sparseness, a David Lynch-esque darkness, culled from the other members' native Washington.
The band's skeletal sound began to take shape, with Robert's rust-belt guitar parts lending a restless, sinister edge to Molly's subdued melodies and soft vocal style. Writing became a collaborative effort, and Widowspeak racked up an arsenal of songs. By fall the trio had recorded a six-track cassette using only a built-in laptop microphone and Garageband. The self-released October Tape, as it was called, fell into the hands of Brooklyn's Captured Tracks. Weeks later, after only their sixth show, Widowspeak recorded the 7" single Harsh Realm, in anticipation of a full LP.
Their eponymous debut LP was released on August 9th, 2011 on Captured Tracks.
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Wicked game
Widowspeak Lyrics
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strange what desire will make foolish people do
I never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you
I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you
now I don't want to fight anymore
no, I don't want to fight anymore
with you
What a wicked game to play
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've never felt this way
what a wicked thing to do
to make me dream of you
and I don't want to fight anymore
no, I don't want to fight anymore
with you
with you
the world was on fire and no one could save me but you
strange what desire will make foolish people do
I never dreamed that I'd love somebody like you
I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you
now, I don't want to fight anymore
no, I don't want to fight anymore
with you
with you
nobody loves no one
The lyrics in Widowspeak's cover of Chris Isaak's song "Wicked Game" convey the intense emotions and inner turmoil of being in love. The opening lines describe a world in chaos, and feeling lost and helpless. The singer then acknowledges the power of desire and how it can lead people to make foolish choices in the name of love. Despite never imagining meeting someone like their lover, they now find themselves deeply attached and heartbroken at the prospect of losing them.
The chorus laments the twisted game of love, with the singer accusing their lover of leading them on with false hope and impossible dreams. The infectious yet haunting melody emphasizes the bittersweet feelings of the song, which ends with the ironic line "nobody loves no one," highlighting the futility of trying to find true love in an imperfect world.
Line by Line Meaning
The world was on fire and no one could save me but you
The world was in a chaotic state and only you had the power to bring me out of it
strange what desire will make foolish people do
It's strange how strong desire can make people act in foolish ways
I never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you
I never thought I would find someone as special as you
I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you
I never thought I would lose someone as special as you
now I don't want to fight anymore
I don't want to argue or disagree anymore
no, I don't want to fight anymore
I really don't want to argue or disagree anymore
with you
with you specifically
What a wicked game to play
What a cruel and heartless way to behave
to make me feel this way
to make me feel so emotionally invested and vulnerable
what a wicked thing to do
what an awful and hurtful action to take
to let me dream of you
to give me hope and let me imagine a romantic relationship with you
what a wicked thing to say
what a hurtful thing to express with words
you've never felt this way
you've never had the same level of emotional attachment that I have for you
to make me dream of you
to give me false hope and make me imagine a romantic relationship with you
and I don't want to fight anymore
and I'm tired of disagreeing and arguing
I never dreamed that I'd love somebody like you
I never thought I was capable of loving someone as much as I love you
now, I don't want to fight anymore
at this moment, I really don't want to argue or disagree anymore
with you
with you specifically
nobody loves no one
in the end, no one truly loves anyone
Writer(s): Chris Isaak Copyright: C. Isaak Music Publishing Co.
Contributed by Alyssa L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.