Wicked Game
Chris Isaak
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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 meet somebody like you I'd never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you No I don't want to fall in love (this girl is only gonna break your heart) No I don't want to fall in love (this girl is only gonna break your heart) With you With you (this girl is only gonna break your heart) What a wicked game you played 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 want to fall in love (this girl is only gonna break your heart) No I don't want to 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 want to fall in love (this girl is only gonna break your heart) No I don't want to 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) No I (this girl is only gonna break your heart) (This girl is only gonna break your heart) Nobody loves no one
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Written by: Chris Isaak
Lyrics © Broma 16, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Song Release"Wicked Game" by Chris Isaak was released in 1989 on his album "Heart Shaped World".
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Popular RecognitionAlthough it was initially not a hit, the song gained popularity after being included in the David Lynch film "Wild at Heart" in 1990.
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Chart PerformanceIt reached number six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1991.
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Music VideoThe music video for Wicked Game was directed by Herb Ritts and features supermodel Helena Christensen and Isaak at a beach in Hawaii. This video was ranked #13 on VH1's 100 Greatest Videos.
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Critical AcclaimThe song is often regarded as Isaak's most successful and iconic track, and it was named one of the "1001 songs you must hear before you die" by Q magazine in 2010.
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Various Covers"Wicked Game" has been covered by numerous artists in various genres, including the rock band HIM, Il Divo, and James Vincent McMorrow.
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Film and TelevisionBeyond "Wild at Heart", the song has been used in many films and TV shows, including "Friends", "The X-Files", "True Blood" and "American Horror Story".
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Noteworthy LyricsThe line "I never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you" was voted as one of the "10 best lines in music" by the listeners of BBC's Radio 2 in 2014.
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In Popular CultureThe song's haunting melody and lyrical theme of love and heartbreak have made it a popular choice for mood-setting in films, TV shows, and advertisements.
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Performance by Chris IsaakDespite the song's immense popularity, Chris Isaak once mentioned in an interview that he has never grown tired of performing "Wicked Game" live.
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Unity on Charts"Wicked Game" is one of the few songs that simultaneously charted on Billboard’s pop, country, and adult contemporary charts.
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