Nothing To Lose
Alanna Matty Lyrics
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And I've got holes in my shoes
I ain't got noone in my heart, so boy now
I ain't got nothing to lose
And I keep your number here for safety keeping
Knowing it's something I don't plan to use
You walked right out of my heart, so boy now
No I ain't got nothing to lose
So turn down the lights
And tuck yourself in tight
And spend your time wonderin' if
Everything's alright
Wonder if she's found someone new
But I've still got nothing to lose
And her face stares at me from every angle
Sitting in your room while I am suffocating
Doesn't mean I'm jelous, doesn't mean I'm jaded
Just I've got nothing on you
At least I've got nothing to lose
So turn out the lights
And tuck yourself in tight
And spend your time wonderin' if
Everything's alright
Wonder if she's found someone new
But I've still got nothing to lose
I don't know where I'm going
And I don't know what I'll do
The only thing I know
Is i won't be thinking of you
It doesn't mean we weren't in love
It only means
It won't be you that I am thinking of
I've got my hands in my pockets
And I've got sand in my shoes
And you walked right out of my heart, so boy now
I ain't got nothing, no
I ain't got nothing, no
I ain't got nothing to lose
The opening lines of Alanna Matty's "Nothing to Lose" speak to the singer's sense of dispossession and detachment from the world around her. From the tattered and ragged clothes she wears, to the gaps and holes in her footwear, she appears to be someone who has lost everything that is of value to her. However, the sense of emptiness she feels is also liberating in a way; the freedom that comes from having "nothing to lose" is something that she cherishes, and she refuses to be defined by her losses and failures. The chorus reinforces the idea that she is a resilient and self-sufficient person, who can find solace in simply knowing that she is unencumbered by any obligations or commitments.
The second part of the song deals with the aftermath of a relationship, and the singer's attempt to move on from the heartbreak she has experienced. Although she still cares for her former partner, she is no longer weighed down by the emotional baggage that the relationship brought with it, and is free to explore other possibilities without fear or hesitation. The final verse of the song finds the singer looking towards an uncertain future, but she is not afraid of the challenges that may lie ahead. She has learned to let go of her past, and is now ready to face the world with a sense of purpose and self-assurance.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't got nothing in my pockets
I'm broke and have nothing of value.
And I've got holes in my shoes
My shoes are worn out and cheap.
I ain't got noone in my heart, so boy now
I'm single and not romantically attached to anyone.
I ain't got nothing to lose
I have no expectations or obligations, so taking risks is easy for me.
And I keep your number here for safety keeping
I'm holding onto your number, but I don't plan on using it.
Knowing it's something I don't plan to use
I'm aware that I've held onto your number as a backup, but I have no intention of calling you.
You walked right out of my heart, so boy now
You left me, so I'm not emotionally invested in our relationship.
No I ain't got nothing to lose
I'm feeling carefree due to my lack of attachments and expectations.
So turn down the lights
Relax and enjoy the moment.
And tuck yourself in tight
Get yourself comfortable.
And spend your time wonderin' if everything's alright
Worry about the status of our relationship.
Wonder if she's found someone new
Question whether you've moved on.
But I've still got nothing to lose
My lack of attachments allows me to be carefree.
And her face stares at me from every angle
I'm reminded of your new partner everywhere I look.
Sitting in your room while I am suffocating
My attachment to you makes it hard for me to breathe and move on.
Doesn't mean I'm jelous, doesn't mean I'm jaded
I'm not envious of your new partner or cynical about love.
Just I've got nothing on you
I have nothing to prove or compete with, so I'm not trying to compare myself to your new partner.
At least I've got nothing to lose
My detachment sometimes feels like an advantage because I have nothing to lose.
I don't know where I'm going
I'm uncertain about my future.
And I don't know what I'll do
I'm open to new possibilities and opportunities.
The only thing I know
All I can say for sure is that:
Is i won't be thinking of you
I won't be dwelling on thoughts of you.
It doesn't mean we weren't in love
Our relationship had value, regardless of its outcome.
It only means
All it means is that:
It won't be you that I am thinking of
I'm ready to move on and think about something else other than our past relationship.
I've got my hands in my pockets
I'm broke and have nothing on me.
And I've got sand in my shoes
I've been walking a lot, but I'm still okay with it.
And you walked right out of my heart, so boy now
You left me, but it's not affecting me like it used to.
I ain't got nothing, no
I'm totally detached and carefree.
I ain't got nothing, no
I'm emphasizing how truly detached I am.
I ain't got nothing to lose
My detachment allows me to be carefree and take risks without worrying about expectations or obligations.
Contributed by Natalie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@fernandocordoba7532
Wanted the characters from Watchdogs to shut up during the bus mission to listen to this beautiful song!
@360TARIQ
Fernando Córdoba me too 😂😂
@hellonola2430
Fernando Córdoba hey they need to watch there carbs😄
@ruloguizar
Hahahah XD me too!!!
@TheFlamenboy
I stoped infront of the first stop to listen it :D
@grendelmcdougal5184
Fernando Córdoba same
@nabil6581
I am here because watchdogs 2 :3
@martthth
me toooooo :D
@vergil-__
Same
@jacobmeowry8381
I like how everyone searched everywhere and Shazamed the song and shit, whilst I found it in like 5 minutes.