.. In a world where some bands are handed everything on a silver platter, t… Read Full Bio ↴.. In a world where some bands are handed everything on a silver platter, there's also a place where there's still some hardworking folks left. Boston's own pop-punk outfit, A Loss For Words are at the top of that list. Having released 3 EPs and their full length "The Kids Can't Lose" since 2005, they are a group with unstoppable dedication, hard work, and creativity. A Loss For Words have been regarded by members of Bayside, Four Year Strong and Bane as the hardest working band out there right now. Some people are going to ask what being a hardworking band even means anymore, and those questions are warranted. In a world where Myspace plays have somehow become more important than heart, the line that separates the real from the manufactured has become more than a little blurry. A Loss For Words know where they stand in this sea of blurred lines. A Loss For Words are out there on the road touring ten months out of every year. Not only are they out there playing shows, but are watching younger bands, pushing CD's in the parking lot, shaking hands and putting on one of the most sweat-soaked and honest sets you can find. A Loss For Words sees the wall that stands between them and success and they're not stupid. They know that maybe with some cool haircuts and electric drums there might be an easier way around it, but they've picked the path they've always known, breaking away at the concrete with their bare hands and it shows. I challenge you to find another unsigned band with these achievements: toured with Four Year Strong, Set Your Goals and Polar Bear Club, sold 6000 copies of a record that no one helped them put out, and that went to Japan on a 100% DIY agenda. With A Loss For Words, the guarantee is that no matter what town you live in, these guys will be there this year ready to shake your hand, hang out, rock out and have a good time. They are some of the nicest guys in the world and everyone should meet them.

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Hot Hand in a Dice Game
A Loss for Words Lyrics

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Tonight I'll leave all my fears behind,
before they consume me
this distance is killing me but willingly I would be here for you

And that is why this heart is beating for you my love,
as I held you in my arms...
This heart is beating for you my love, as I held you in my arms...

These eyes are polished
Every night a clear coat of gloss to keep them bright
anything to keep this all behind
I'm standing at the edge of everything
That I can't escape and its finally breaking me down
as I breathe in you burn my lungs
as you fell so fast from these arms that once held so tight to you
but now the tables have turned
you're the cause of this cancer

She said "don't regret anything that we had,
It's not your fault"
We get what we give, it all comes back around
but now is not the time but now is not the time

(We get what we give, it all comes back around
but now is not the time but now is not the time)

Overall Meaning

In "Hot Hand In A Dice Game," A Loss for Words sings about a love that has caused both happiness and pain. The singer begins by expressing his fear of being consumed by his negative emotions, but he is determined to leave them behind so he can be present for his loved one. He holds onto this love with everything he has, even as it hurts him. He puts in the effort to make himself appear polished and confident, but he is really standing at the edge of his breaking point.

The chorus reveals that the singer's heart belongs to his love. This love has been expressed physically, as the singer has held his love in his arms. However, the relationship has shifted, and now the singer is feeling the burn of his love's absence. The tables have turned, and this love is now the source of his pain.

The lyrics are beautifully written, portraying a sense of vulnerability and pain, but also a will to hold onto something that was once special. It touches on the theme of love, loss, and regret. The line "We get what we give, it all comes back around" suggests that the singer understands the consequence of his actions, but it's not the right time to address them.

Line by Line Meaning

Tonight I'll leave all my fears behind,
I'm determined to let go of my worries and anxieties tonight and not let them consume me.

before they consume me
I won't let my fears take over and control me.

this distance is killing me but willingly I would be here for you
Although the distance between us is unbearable at times, I would still choose to be here for you.

And that is why this heart is beating for you my love,
My heart is filled with love for you, and it beats because of that love.

as I held you in my arms...
As I held you close to me, I felt so much love and affection for you.

These eyes are polished
I try to keep my eyes looking their best.

Every night a clear coat of gloss to keep them bright
I take the time every night to make sure my eyes look shiny and bright.

anything to keep this all behind
I would do anything to put this all behind me and move on.

I'm standing at the edge of everything
I feel like I'm on the brink of something.

That I can't escape and its finally breaking me down
I'm trapped in a situation that I can't get out of, and it's really starting to take a toll on me.

as I breathe in you burn my lungs
Being around you is both exhilarating and painful for me.

as you fell so fast from these arms that once held so tight to you
You used to mean everything to me, and now you're gone.

but now the tables have turned
Things have changed drastically.

you're the cause of this cancer
You're the reason for the turmoil in my life.

She said "don't regret anything that we had,
She told me not to dwell on our past and any mistakes that were made.

It's not your fault"
She reassured me that it wasn't all my fault.

We get what we give, it all comes back around
We reap what we sow in life and everything has its consequences.

but now is not the time but now is not the time
This may be true, but it's not the right time to discuss it.

Contributed by Elizabeth L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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