Nothing Left To Lose
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I've got nothing left, got nothin'
Nothin' left to lose
I've got nothing left, got nothin'
Nothin' left to lose
I've got nothing left, got nothin'
Nothin' left to lose
I've got nothing left, got nothin'
Nothin' left to lose

I always thought I was a trivia question
Unfit to be asked
I've given away my fork and spoon but kept my knife for inspiration
Lay down in a chrome box with me that's too expensive to die in

And we'll suck the dew of each other's morning lips like wine tasting
Lottery season and I'm feeling some sort of compensation
That's about to come my way and help my situation
And if it doesn't help yours at all then you'd have me to blame
For not making an effort to put out the fire before this weather came

I've got nothing left, got nothin'
Nothin' left to lose
I've got nothing left, got nothin'
Nothin' left to lose
I just give it away for nothin', not that it meant anything to you.
I've got nothing left, got nothin'
Nothin' left to lose

You were the new thing in my life that I approached the old way
Now you're the sun on my wings made of birds and wax supplies
You're a different season of morning light that can't stay
But that's pretty much my style so I'm not surprised

I've got nothing left that reminds me of assassinated actions
Nothing left that binds me to infatuated passions
I've got everything behind me I've relaxed in my attraction
To the unreasonable sacrifice that this little lamb passed on

I've got nothing left, got nothin'
Nothin' left to lose
I've got nothing left, got nothin'
Nothin' left to lose
I just give it away for nothin', not that it meant anything to you
I've got nothing left, got nothin'
Nothin' left to lose

She never knew the games I played but I played them several times
She never knew the games I played but I played them several times
She never knew the games I played but I played them several times

I've got nothing left, got nothin'
Nothin' left to lose
I've got nothing left, got nothin'
Nothin' left to lose
I just give it away for nothin', not that it meant anything to you.




I've got nothing left, got nothin'
Nothin' left to lose

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 8mm's "Nothing Left to Lose" convey a sense of resignation and acceptance of a loss. The repeated chorus of "I've got nothing left, got nothin', nothin' left to lose" emphasizes the singer's feeling of emptiness and lack of hope. The opening lines describe the singer as feeling like a trivia question and unworthy of attention, suggesting a sense of worthlessness and low self-esteem.


The lyrics then move on to describe a sense of longing and desire for something more meaningful in life. The lines "Lottery season and I'm feeling some sort of compensation / That's about to come my way and help my situation" hint at a desire for a change in fortune, but also acknowledge the uncertainty of life and the possibility of disappointment.


The lyrics use metaphors and imagery to create a sense of longing and loss. The line "lay down in a chrome box with me that's too expensive to die in" conjures an image of a lavish funeral, while the lines "suck the dew of each other's morning lips like wine tasting" and "sun on my wings made of birds and wax supplies" use sensual and dreamlike imagery to describe the singer's desire for connection and meaning.


Overall, the lyrics to "Nothing Left to Lose" suggest a sense of resignation and acceptance of a loss, while also hinting at a desire for something more meaningful in life.


Line by Line Meaning

I've got nothing left, got nothin' Nothin' left to lose
I have lost everything, and there is nothing more that I can lose.


I always thought I was a trivia question Unfit to be asked
I never felt like I belonged and thought of myself as insignificant.


I've given away my fork and spoon but kept my knife for inspiration Lay down in a chrome box with me that's too expensive to die in
I have given up everything, except for my strength and motivation. I want to share a space with someone, but not die in a cheap, meaningless way.


And we'll suck the dew of each other's morning lips like wine tasting Lottery season and I'm feeling some sort of compensation That's about to come my way and help my situation And if it doesn't help yours at all then you'd have me to blame For not making an effort to put out the fire before this weather came
We will savor and enjoy each other's love, while the universe rewards me with something that will improve my life. If it doesn't help you, it's because I didn't try hard enough to prevent the storm that ruined our relationship.


I just give it away for nothin', not that it meant anything to you. I've got nothing left, got nothin' Nothin' left to lose
I have given away everything that was important to me, even if it didn't matter to you. There is nothing left for me to lose.


You were the new thing in my life that I approached the old way Now you're the sun on my wings made of birds and wax supplies You're a different season of morning light that can't stay But that's pretty much my style so I'm not surprised
You were a new and exciting experience for me, but I treated you the same as my past relationships. You were a beautiful and fleeting moment in my life, but that's how I live and love.


I've got nothing left that reminds me of assassinated actions Nothing left that binds me to infatuated passions I've got everything behind me I've relaxed in my attraction To the unreasonable sacrifice that this little lamb passed on
I have let go of everything that brought me pain and obsession. I am content with my past decisions, and I no longer feel burdened by the sacrifices I made.


She never knew the games I played but I played them several times I've got nothing left, got nothin' Nothin' left to lose
I deceived her multiple times, and she never found out. But now, I have nothing to hide or lose.




Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JULIETTE BEAVAN, SEAN BEAVAN, RYAN MICHAEL BREEN, MICHAEL COOK BUSSE

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