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Ace of Spades
Alltheniko Lyrics
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(Motörhead Cover)
If you like to gamble, I tell you I'm your man,
You win some, lose some, it's all the same to me,
The pleasure is to play, makes no difference what you say,
I don't share your greed, the only card I need is
Playing for the high one, dancing with the devil,
Going with the flow, it's all a game to me,
Seven or eleven, snake eyes watching you,
Double up or quit, double stake or split,
The Ace Of Spades
You know I'm born to lose, and gambling's for fools,
But that's the way I like it baby,
I don't wanna live for ever,
And don't forget the joker!
Pushing up the ante, I know you've gotta see me,
Read 'em and weep, the dead man's hand again,
I see it in your eyes, take one look and die,
The only thing you see, you know it's gonna be,
The Ace Of Spades
The lyrics of Alltheniko's cover of Motörhead's Ace of Spades sits in the same vein as the original – gambling, risks, and the thrill of the game. The first two lines outline the singer’s expertise in gambling and how winning or losing doesn't matter since the fun and pleasure is in playing the game. The reference to not sharing the greed of others implies that the singer is a skilled gambler who doesn't rely on chance to win but rather has mastered the game. The ace of spades symbolizes the card that the singer needs to win and is willing to take risks to obtain it.
The second verse continues with the theme of risks and gambling. The alliteration in the line "Playing for the high one, dancing with the devil" highlights the idea of the thrill of the game being worth the risks. Each line that follows describes different scenarios that could result in a win or a loss, showing that the game of gambling is all about luck, but it is also a game of skill. The line "the joker" adds an interesting twist suggesting that there is always a wild card in any game of chance.
In the final verse, the singer pushes the game forward, pushing up the bet and challenging their opponent. The reference to the dead man's hand is a bit of a country-western reference from a story attributed to Wild Bill Hickok, who was holding a pair of eights and a pair of aces when he was shot dead during a game. Tying back to the opening lines, the song concludes with the singer stating that they don't want to live forever, indicating that they're willing to take risks and enjoy every moment, even in a game of chance.
Line by Line Meaning
If you like to gamble, I tell you I'm your man,
If betting and gaming is something you enjoy partaking in, then I am the person you should come see.
You win some, lose some, it's all the same to me,
I have no preference in whether I win or lose as long as I can play.
The pleasure is to play, makes no difference what you say,
I find enjoyment in simply participating in whatever game is on the table, I don't care what anyone else says.
I don't share your greed, the only card I need is The Ace Of Spades
I don't have the same desire for more money or possessions, as all I require is The Ace Of Spades.
Playing for the high one, dancing with the devil,
I am not scared to take on a big challenge as I know there are risks that come with it similar to dancing with the devil.
Going with the flow, it's all a game to me,
I am not worried about what happens next because it is all just one big game to me.
Seven or eleven, snake eyes watching you,
Whether it's the numbers 7 or 11 or bad luck, I am watching my opponent's every move.
Double up or quit, double stake or split,
I am not afraid to take big risks and either increase my bet or leave while I am ahead.
The Ace Of Spades
This is the only card I need to win any game.
You know I'm born to lose, and gambling's for fools,
I am already predestined to lose, and the act of gambling is seen as foolish to many.
But that's the way I like it baby,
Despite how others may feel about it, I enjoy living life through gambling.
I don't wanna live for ever,
I am not concerned with living forever, as I am more focused on the thrill of the moment.
And don't forget the joker!
Do not forget that life has its twists and turns just like a deck of cards, represented by the Joker.
Pushing up the ante, I know you've gotta see me,
I am ready to put in more money to raise the stakes, knowing that my opponent will have to acknowledge me.
Read 'em and weep, the dead man's hand again,
I have won with the same hand referred to as the dead man's hand, and my opponent knows it.
I see it in your eyes, take one look and die,
I can tell they are not confident, and with one glance, they know they have lost.
The only thing you see, you know it's gonna be, The Ace Of Spades
All they will see is The Ace Of Spades as it's the only card required for victory.
Contributed by Austin E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
goat head
If you like to gamble, I tell you I'm your man
You win some, lose some, it's - all - the same to me
The pleasure is to play, it makes no difference what you say
I don't share your greed, the only card I need is
The Ace Of Spades
The Ace Of Spades
Playing for the high one, dancing with the devil,
Going with the flow, it's all a game to me,
Seven or Eleven, snake eyes watching you,
Double up or quit, double stakes or split,
The Ace Of Spades
The Ace Of Spades
You know I'm born to lose, and gambling's for fools,
But that's the way I like it baby,
I don't wanna live forever,
And don't forget the joker!
Connor Rae
Not too many bands pull off a Motorhead cover this great!
NEVERFORGOTTEN
True that, but 'Battalion of Saints' do this cover, THE BEST!!!
Angelic Storm
Tom Angelripper is basically the thrash metal version of Lemmy, and Sodom the thrash version of Motorhead, so it just stands to reason that they would do an awesome cover of this classic!
ThatOneGuy4495
Do you not know that Motorhead were one of the pioneers of thrash?
Cleo
While it's true that Motörhead was a big influence to thrash metal, I don't think anyone would consider Motörhead a thrash metal band.
Angelic Storm
Exactly. Motorhead have never been thrash metal, though they were a major influence on the early thrash bands.
Llorsh xdxd
motorhead is motorhead and sodom is sodom.
Gamid Dibirov
and Venom
Doom Guy
Sodom's Motorhead covers are the best I've heard, Iron Fist, Ace of Spades, uncle Tom should do a full on Motorhead cover album with Sodom.
MysteryBox
What a masterpiece