This is quite possibly “the most influential love song in modern music.”

Chris Isaak – “Wicked Game”

“Wicked Game” (1989)

Originally released as a single in 1989, the cool, moody, and brooding song “Wicked Game”  became a hit the following year, when an instrumental version was used in the soundtrack of David Lynch’s film “Wild at Heart.”  

Fast and Dangerous

Isaak wrote this song after receiving a phone call from a young woman who offered to meet for a quick sexual encounter. He has stated that it’s about “what happens when you have a strong attraction to people that aren't necessarily good for you.”  

Like, maybe, wicked people who play dangerous games.  

Sexy and Influential

The song has been covered dozens of times by various artists across the world. The video has won numerous awards, inlcluding for “Best Cinematography”  and “Best Male Video.”  On “Rolling Stone”  magazine’s list of “Top 100 Music Videos,”   it ranks Number 73. In 2010, on Fuse’s “40 Sexiest Videos,”  it came in at Number 1.

According to “Dazed”  magazine, “Wicked Game”  is quite possibly “the most influential love song in modern music.”   _{(Image source)}

Chris Isaak

Chris Isaak is a US musician and actor. His songs tend to be crooning rock tunes or bluesy ballads.

Although “Wicked Game”  was his breakthrough hit, 2 songs from his 1985 debut album were used in David Lynch’s 1986 film “Blue Velvet.”  

Razzed

Isaak has been nominated for many awards, for both his music and his acting, including the 1995 “Razzie Award for Worst New Star”  for his role in the film “Little Buddha.”  He’s also won numerous awards for his “outstanding”  performances and creativity.  

The world was on fire and no one could save me but you
It's strange what desire will make foolish people do
I never dreamed that I'd meet somebody like you
And I 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 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 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 never dreamed that I'd love somebody like you
And I 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)
No, I ... (This girl is only gonna break your heart)
(This girl is only gonna break your heart)

Nobody loves no one   _{(Image source)}
Lyrics by Chris Isaak, courtesy of – AZLyrics.com
Reference – Wikipedia
Reference – Wikipedia

Into your ears … through 5 channels

 The various posts are categorized into 5 channels _{(Right-Click to see details)}
         1 – “Music to Your Ears” (MTYE)
         2 – “Cover Versions”
         3 – “Honor Roll”
         4 – “Documentaries”
         5 – “Mock’n’Roll”

More “Music to Your Ears” ...

          Previous posts in this series – "MTYE posts 1–20"  

Links to my other series ...

          Lou Reed – "Anthology of Memorable Lyrics, Part 1"
          Lou Reed – "Anthology of Memorable Lyrics, Part 2"

          Great Lyrics, a compilation – “Part One – My Lyrics Posts 3~30”
          Great Lyrics, a compilation – “Part Two – My Lyrics Posts 31~60”  

          Vocab-Ability – "Introduction to Vocab-Ability"  
          Vocab-Ability – "Index"  to all Chapters and Sections  

          Notes from Under the Tatami Mats – "Part One – Notes 1~50"  
          Notes from Under the Tatami Mats – "Part Two – Notes 51~87"