Wicked Game
Wicked Game: Love's Deceptive Dance
Lyrics
The world was on fire and no-one could save me, but you
The world feels chaotic and uncontrollable, and despite this, the presence of someone (the listener or a significant other) has provided a sense of salvation or hope.
It's strange how desire will make foolish people do
Desire has the power to influence individuals to act in irrational or unwise ways.
No, I'd never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you
The singer expresses surprise at meeting someone exceptional, perhaps suggesting an unexpected encounter with a person who stands out.
And I'd never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you
The singer never anticipated losing someone as significant as the person being addressed in the song.
No, I don't wanna fall in love, no
The singer emphatically states a reluctance or fear of getting involved in a romantic relationship.
No, I don't wanna fall in love
Reiteration of the reluctance to fall in love.
This world will break your heart
Expresses a belief that the world has a tendency to cause heartbreak or disappointment in relationships.
Nobody's falling in love
Suggests a lack of belief in the possibility of falling in love due to the world's challenges.
What a wicked game to play, to make me feel this way
The singer comments on the manipulative and hurtful nature of a particular situation or relationship.
What a wicked thing to do, to let me dream of you
Highlights the negative impact of someone's actions or behavior, leading the singer to have feelings for them.
What a wicked thing to say, you never felt this way
Comments on the discrepancy between what was said or promised and what was truly felt or intended.
What a wicked thing to do, to let me dream of you, no
Reiteration of the negative impact of dreaming or longing for someone who isn't emotionally available or reciprocating.
No, I don't wanna fall in love, no
Repetition of the unwillingness to engage in a romantic relationship.
No, I don't wanna fall in love
Continued emphasis on the reluctance to fall in love.
This world will break your heart
Reiterates the belief that the world is capable of causing heartbreak.
Nobody's falling in love
Emphasizes the disbelief or lack of hope in finding love due to the world's challenges.
No, I don't wanna fall in love, no
Repeated expression of reluctance towards love.
No, I don't wanna fall in love
Continued expression of a desire to avoid falling in love.
This world will break your heart
Belief in the world's ability to cause heartbreak or pain in relationships.
Nobody's falling in love
Emphasis on the skepticism or lack of faith in love due to the world's challenges.
Nobody's falling in love
Reinforces the idea that no one is experiencing love.
The world was on fire and no one could save me but you
Repetition of the feeling of chaos and the belief that only one person can offer salvation.
It's strange how desire make foolish people do
Restates the influence of desire on irrational behavior.
I'd never dreamed that I'd love somebody like you
Expresses a profound love or admiration for the addressed person, which was unexpected.
And I'd never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you, no
Expresses surprise or disbelief at losing someone as significant as the addressed person.
No, I don't wanna fall in love, no
Reiteration of the refusal to engage in a romantic relationship.
No, I don't wanna fall in love
Continued refusal to fall in love.
This world will break your heart
Restates the belief that the world is capable of causing heartbreak.
Nobody's falling in love
Emphasizes the skepticism or lack of belief in love due to the world's challenges.
Nobody's falling in
Reinforces the idea that no one is experiencing love.
Nobody's falling in love
Reiteration of the absence of love.
No, no no, woah, no, no, no, no
Reiterates the reluctance or denial of engaging in a romantic relationship.
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