Chance
Akira & Sower Lyrics

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I need your love so badly, I love you, oh, so madly
But I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!
I thought at last I'd found you, but other lovers surround you
And "I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!"
If you'd surrender just for a tender kiss or two
You might discover, that I'm the lover meant for you
And I'd be true, but what's the good of scheming
I know I must be dreaming

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Akira & Sower's song Chance express a deep longing for someone's love that feels unattainable. The singer loves this person so madly and desperately needs their love, but at the same time knows that they don't stand a ghost of a chance with them. Despite thinking that they had finally found this person, they are surrounded by other lovers, making the singer feel even more hopeless.

The singer imagines a scenario where the person they love might finally give in to their love and share a tender kiss or two, but they ultimately know that their scheming is futile. They feel as though they must be dreaming to think that this person could ever feel the same way about them. The lyrics convey a sense of heartbreak and dejection, with the repeated phrase "I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you" serving as a poignant reminder of the singer's hopelessness.

Overall, the lyrics to Chance are a powerful expression of unrequited love and the pain that comes with it. Despite the singer's strong feelings for the person they love, they know that their chances are slim to none, leading them to feel isolated and alone.

Line by Line Meaning

I need your love so badly, I love you, oh, so madly
I am in desperate need of your love and love you passionately.

But I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!
I have no realistic chance of being with you.

I thought at last I'd found you, but other lovers surround you
I believed I had found you, but you have other romantic interests.

And "I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!"
As previously stated, my chances of being with you are nonexistent.

If you'd surrender just for a tender kiss or two
If you were willing to give in to your desires for a few kisses,

You might discover, that I'm the lover meant for you
You could potentially learn that I am the perfect lover for you.

And I'd be true, but what's the good of scheming
I would be faithful, yet there is no point in planning or plotting.

I know I must be dreaming
I am aware that my hopes and aspirations are unrealistic.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Bing Crosby, Ned Washington, Victor Popular Young

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