Their 2010 debut album, Good Ol' Fashioned Love entered the UK album chart at #40 upon its first release on November 1, with sales of 5,371 in its opening week. Following a reissue in 2011, the album peaked at #4 and as of 2018 has sold nearly half a million copies. The group has gone on to release six further albums, with five out of the seven peaking within the UK Top 10.
Line-Up Changes:
In 2016, lead singer Timmy Matley was diagnosed with stage three malignant melanoma and two years later died in a drug-related accident. The following April, Lockie Chapman, the group's bass singer, announced his intention to leave to persue other commitments and his last performance with the group was in May 2019. The next month, Welsh singer Jay James was announced as a new member of The Overtones.
Gambling Man
The Overtones Lyrics
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That's the way this tale begins
I played my hand, I rolled the dice
Now I'm paying for my sins
I got some bad addiction
Baby, it's you, yeah, yeah, that's right
And I feel you taking over me
Could luck be a lady in here tonight
My odds are stacked
I've never been a gambling man
I've never had the winning hand
But for you I'd lose it all
My odds are stacked
I've never been a gambling man
I've never had the winning hand
But for you I'd lose it all (Baby, I'd lose it all)
Baby, oh could you be the queen of hearts
Or the devil in disguise with every move
I'm blinded by those diamonds in her eyes
I got some bad addiction
Baby, it's you, yeah, yeah, that's right
And I feel you taking over me
Could luck be a lady in here tonight
My odds are stacked
I've never been a gambling man
I've never had the winning hand
But for you I'd lose it all
My odds are stacked
I've never been a gambling man
I've never had the winning hand
But for you I'd lose it all (Baby, I'd lose it all)
I'm captured in your sweet lovin'
But it feels just like a curse
You're beneath my skin, I start tremblin'
With this love so dangerous
I want you, why don't you, just place your bets on me
My odds are stacked
I've never been a gambling man
I've never had the winning hand
But for you I'd lose it all
My odds are stacked
I've never been a gambling man
I've never had the winning hand
But for you I'd lose it all
My odds are stacked
I've never been a gambling man
I've never had the winning hand
But for you I'd lose it all
My odds are stacked
I've never been a gambling man
I've never had the winning hand
But for you I'd lose it all, yeah, but for you, I'd lose it all
The lyrics of "Gambling Man" by The Overtones tell the story of a man who falls in love with a woman and becomes addicted to her. He compares his love to a game of chance, stating that he has never been a gambling man but he would be willing to risk everything for her. The lyric "My odds are stacked, I've never been a gambling man, I've never had the winning hand" portrays the singer's insecurity and inexperience, highlighting how out of his depth he feels around this woman.
The man sees the woman as his lucky charm and feels like she has taken over his life. He questions whether she is a queen of hearts, or maybe even the devil in disguise, but he can't resist her. The lyric "I'm captured in your sweet lovin', but it feels just like a curse" indicates that he is trapped in this love affair, unable to break free.
The song plays with the idea of love as a game of chance, with the singer feeling like he is at the mercy of fate, or in this case, the woman he loves. He is willing to lose everything for her, because to him, she is worth the risk.
Line by Line Meaning
I met you once, I loved you twice
I fell in love with you upon our first meeting and as time passed, my love for you grew even deeper.
That's the way this tale begins
This is the start of our love story.
I played my hand, I rolled the dice
I took a chance on love and risked everything I had on us.
Now I'm paying for my sins
I am facing the consequences of my actions and the risks I took in pursuit of love.
I got some bad addiction
I have an addiction to love, and it has taken control of me.
Baby, it's you, yeah, yeah, that's right
It is you who I am addicted to, and it is your love that has taken hold of me.
And I feel you taking over me
Your love is consuming me, and I am losing control as a result.
Could luck be a lady in here tonight
I am hoping that luck will be on my side and that I will win your love once again.
My odds are stacked
I do not have good chances of winning your love, considering my past failures.
I've never been a gambling man
I have never been one to take big risks or gamble on uncertain outcomes.
I've never had the winning hand
In my past pursuits of love, I have not succeeded in winning the affection of those I desired.
But for you I'd lose it all
For your love, I am willing to take the risk and bet everything I have, even if it means losing it all in the end.
Baby, oh could you be the queen of hearts
I wonder if you are the one who holds the power over my heart, like the queen of hearts in a deck of cards.
Or the devil in disguise with every move
I fear that you may be deceiving me with your actions, leading me further into your dangerous love.
I'm blinded by those diamonds in her eyes
Your beauty and allure have blinded me to the risks of loving you.
I'm captured in your sweet lovin'
I am trapped in your love, unable to escape its hold over me.
But it feels just like a curse
Although I am in love with you, it often feels like a burden or bad luck.
You're beneath my skin, I start tremblin'
Your love has left a lasting impression on me, causing me to feel physically and emotionally overwhelmed.
With this love so dangerous
Our love is wild and unpredictable, leading me down a path filled with high risks and great rewards.
I want you, why don't you, just place your bets on me
I am pleading with you to take a chance on me, to believe in me and our love story.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sentric Music
Written by: NICK SOUTHWOOD, MARK FRANKS, LACHIE CHAPMAN, MIKE CRAWSHAW, DARREN EVEREST, TIMMY MATLEY
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