Wicked Game
H.I.M. · And Love Said No The Greatest Hits 1997-2004 [2004]
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
And I'd never dreamed that
I'd need somebody like you
No, I wanna fall in love
(This world is only gonna break your heart)
And I wanna fall in love
(This world is only gonna break your heart)
With you
(This world is only gonna break your heart)
What a wicked game to 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 wanna fall in love
(This world is only gonna break your heart)
No, I wanna fall in love
(This world is only gonna break your heart)
With you
The world was on fire
no one could save me but you
It's strange what desire
will make foolish people do
No, and I'd never dreamed that
I'd love somebody like you
And I'd never dream that
I'd lose somebody like you, no
No, and I wanna fall in love
(This world is only gonna break your heart)
Well, I wanna fall in lust
(This world is always gonna break your heart)
With you
(This world is only gonna break your heart)
No, I...
(This world is only gonna break your heart x2)
Nobody loves no one
Wicked Game
H.I.M.'s "Wicked Game" stands as a defining track in the modern deathrock and gothic metal landscape, released on their 2004 greatest hits compilation. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of theatrical vocals, dark atmospheric production, and lyrical themes of obsession and fatal attraction. As a cornerstone of their discography, the recording captures the raw intensity characteristic of their work during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Its enduring popularity stems from its ability to evoke a specific mood of romantic dread, influencing countless artists in the alternative metal and gothic subgenres. The track remains a staple for fans seeking the emotional depth and sonic texture that defined H.I.M.'s contribution to the genre.