The Game
Yes Lyrics
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It's strange what desire will make foolish people do
I never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you
And I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you
No, I don't wanna fall in love
No, I don't wanna fall in love
With you
With you
What a wicked game you 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 never felt this way
What a wicked thing to do, to make me dream of you
And I don't wanna fall in love
No, I don't wanna fall in love
With you
With you
The lyrics of Yes's song The Game explore the complexities of desire and love. The opening line, "The world was on fire and no one could save me but you," suggests that the singer is in a difficult or desperate situation and believes that their lover is the only one who can save them. The next line, "It's strange what desire will make foolish people do," acknowledges that desire can make people do foolish or irrational things, such as falling in love with someone who may not be good for them.
The chorus repeats, "No, I don't wanna fall in love, with you," suggesting conflicting feelings about the person the singer is singing about. The following verse again refers to "what a wicked game you play," indicating that the singer may be aware that their lover may not feel the same way or may be playing with their emotions. The repetition of "what a wicked thing to do, to make me dream of you," highlights the power that the lover has over the singer's thoughts and emotions.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a complicated and possibly unhealthy relationship, where the singer is aware of the negative aspects but struggles to control their emotions and desires. The song is significant for its exploration of the depths of human desire and the struggles that can come with falling in love.
Line by Line Meaning
The world was on fire and no one could save me but you
In times of chaos and confusion, you are the only one who can bring me back to my senses.
It's strange what desire will make foolish people do
Desire can lead us to do things that we would not do otherwise, and those actions might seem foolish in hindsight.
I never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you
You are an unexpected presence in my life, and I never imagined meeting someone like you.
And I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you
Losing you was something that never crossed my mind, and it has been a difficult experience for me.
No, I don't wanna fall in love
I am afraid of falling in love and getting hurt in the process.
With you
I feel particularly afraid of falling in love with you specifically.
What a wicked game you play, to make me feel this way
Your actions are deliberate and manipulative, causing me to feel a certain way that benefits you.
What a wicked thing to do, to let me dream of you
It is cruel of you to let me have false hope and allow me to dream of being with you when it will never happen.
What a wicked thing to say, you never felt this way
Your words are hurtful and untrue, and it is cruel to deny having feelings for me when you led me on before.
And I don't wanna fall in love
My fear of falling in love has only grown stronger in light of your deceitful behavior.
No, I don't wanna fall in love
I am affirming my reluctance to enter into a romantic relationship.
With you
In particular, I do not want to fall in love with you.
Lyrics © Broma 16
Written by: CHRIS ISAAK
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Peter
This is a beautiful song!! My favorite on the new record. I am finding this new record is catchy. Can't understand the negative comments regarding this. It's a proper YES album.
Jay Sweifach
Wanna sprite cranberry?
Jay Sweifach
sure, thanks
Edson Alves
Como sempre, o Yes faz seu trabalho com excelência. Os anos passam, os estilos mudam, mas a essência do belo e da excelência permanecem nesta maravilhosa banda.
Michael Irgendwann
My favorite composition on 'Heaven & Earth'.
It's just so wonderful.
R Gray
Good song for good people ...
It is for certain folks they
did not expect everyone to like it
Some dude
I felt quite neutral about the rest of this album - didn't really like it, didn't hate it either - but this just SLAPS🔥🔥
VM
I can't understand why people hate this. Such a great song, and the other stuff on the album had some pretty nice things going on as well if you ask me.
touhouguyII
Because they think rap is superior and sagging pants is awesome.
VM
touhouguyII Lol, hehe. I actually meant the old school Yes fans themselves. Most of them don't really seem to like it.
But hey, good point about rap and stuff.