Wicked Game

Chris Isaak

About Wicked Game

"Wicked Game" is a song by American rock musician Chris Isaak, released from his third studio album Heart Shaped World (1989). Despite being released as a single in 1989, it did not become a hit until it was later featured in the David Lynch film Wild at Heart (1990). Lee Chesnut, an Atlanta radio station music director who loved David Lynch films, began playing the song, and it quickly became a nationwide top-ten hit in January 1991, reaching number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it the first hit song of Isaak's career. It has subsequently been covered by many other artists and been featured in numerous high-profile movies and television series and advertisements, so much so that Dazed magazine questioned whether it might be the most influential love song in modern music. 


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2008
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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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Chris Isaak

Christopher Joseph "Chris" Isaak (born June 26, 1956) is an American rock musician and occasional actor. more »

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Written by: Chris Isaak

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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".
Popular Recognition
Although it was initially not a hit, the song gained popularity after being included in the David Lynch film "Wild at Heart" in 1990.
Chart Performance
It reached number six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1991.
Music Video
The 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.
Critical Acclaim
The 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.
Various Covers
"Wicked Game" has been covered by numerous artists in various genres, including the rock band HIM, Il Divo, and James Vincent McMorrow.
Film and Television
Beyond "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".
Noteworthy Lyrics
The 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.
In Popular Culture
The 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.
Performance by Chris Isaak
Despite the song's immense popularity, Chris Isaak once mentioned in an interview that he has never grown tired of performing "Wicked Game" live.
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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