Wicked Game
Chris Kläfford 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
And 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

What a wicked thing to say you never felt this way
What a wicked thing to do to makes 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
With you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Chris Kläfford's song "Wicked Game" are centered around the theme of desire, love and heartbreak. The song begins with a portrayal of a world in chaos and destruction, as if everything is falling apart. In this hopeless and broken world, the singer finds someone who appears to be their saving grace. However, as the song progresses, it becomes evident that this person is not what they seem. The singer warns themselves that falling in love with this person will only lead to heartbreak, as they have a history of breaking hearts. The refrain, "No, I don't wanna fall in love, This girl is only gonna break your heart, With you," is a constant reminder to the singer, of the danger of falling for this person.

The singer finds themselves in a dilemma - on one hand, they desire this person intensely, they have never felt this way towards anyone before. On the other hand, they know that the outcome will not be in their favor, their heart will inevitably be shattered. The song takes a somber turn as the singer reminisces on the love and loss of this person, "I'd never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you". Despite everything, the singer cannot help but love this person, which is evident in the line, "I'd never dreamed that I'd love somebody like you."

Line by Line Meaning

The world was on fire and no one could save me, but you
Despite the world being chaotic and destructive, you were the only one who could bring me solace and save me from it.

It's strange what desire will make foolish people do
Desire can make people behave in irrational and reckless ways.

I'd never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you
Meeting someone like you was beyond my wildest dreams.

And I'd never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you
Losing someone as special as you was something I never could have imagined.

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
I don't want to fall in love with you because I fear that you will only end up hurting me.

What a wicked thing to say you never felt this way What a wicked thing to do to makes me dream of you
It's cruel to deny your feelings and lead someone on, causing them to believe in a false reality with you.

I'd never dreamed that I'd love somebody like you
Being in love with someone like you was beyond my wildest dreams.

This girl is only gonna break your heart With you
I know that if I pursue a relationship with you, I will eventually end up heartbroken.

Writer(s): Chris Isaak

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