He has played and toured with Shovels & Rope, Jonny Corndawg, Caitlin Rose, Houndmouth, Robert Ellis, and Jason Isbell.
Following the success of the 2010 EP Tennessee Time, Coin Records released the 7-inch single “Big Bad Love” in May 2012 and Combs’ debut full-length album, Worried Man, on October 30, 2012. The album was co-produced by Mike Odmark and features guest appearances from Caitlin Rose and Nikki Lane, along with the core band of Jeremy Fetzer, Spencer Cullum, Jr., Michael Rinne, Micah Hulscher, and Jon Radford.
NOTHING TO LOSE
Andrew Combs Lyrics
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And seeing my reflection in the windowpane
Staring back with stranger's eyes
Skin and bones in an overcoat
Silhouette all bent and broke
Counting coins for a bottle of wine
And she took the rest of me
Look close and all you'll see
A man with nothing fighting for something
God bless nothing to lose
To lose
Dirty books and magazines
The lovers on the movie screens
Talking, walking my broken dreams in the cold
Loneliness draws me near
There's no way but up from here
I'm stoned alone and it's clear
A man with nothing is fighting for something
God bless nothing to lose
To lose
A man with nothing is fighting for something
God bless nothing to lose
The lyrics to Andrew Combs's "Nothing To Lose" dive deep into themes of struggle, resilience, and a spirit of persistence that arises when one has nothing to lose. The opening lines of the song display this from the outset, as the singer stands in the rain and sees his reflection with "stranger's eyes." He is a mere silhouette of a man, counting coins for a bottle of wine, and his pride has taken everything else. Yet, as the song goes on, the singer's tenacity and spirit shine through. Despite his tough journey, he clings to the notion that having nothing means he has everything to fight for.
The second verse continues with the struggles of the singer, referencing how he spends his lonely nights with dirty books, and finds solace in movie screen lovers. In these moments of despair, though, the singer realizes that he can only go up from here. He fights for something, even though he currently has nothing. The final lines of the song feel like a mantra or a prayer, repeating that a man with nothing is fighting for something, and that there is something to be said for having nothing to lose.
Overall, "Nothing To Lose" is a powerful message about resilience in tough times, and the strength of the human spirit to keep fighting, even when everything seems lost. It's a call to all of us to find our own "nothing to lose" spirit and let it propel us forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember standing in a bit of rain
I recall being in the rain
And seeing my reflection in the windowpane
Looking at my reflection in the glass
Staring back with stranger's eyes
Feeling disconnected from myself
Skin and bones in an overcoat
Wearing an overcoat on a frail body
Silhouette all bent and broke
Appearing disfigured and worn
Counting coins for a bottle of wine
Scrounging for loose change to buy wine
Pride got the best of me
My ego took control
And she took the rest of me
My pride caused me to lose everything else
Look close and all you'll see
On further inspection, there is a man fighting for something
A man with nothing fighting for something
Despite having nothing, I am determined
God bless nothing to lose
Having nothing can be a blessing
Dirty books and magazines
Reading material that is considered inappropriate
The lovers on the movie screens
Watching on-screen couples while alone
Talking, walking my broken dreams in the cold
Recalling lost opportunities in the chilly weather
Loneliness draws me near
Feeling even more alone
There's no way but up from here
Things can only get better
I'm stoned alone and it's clear
Being intoxicated only highlights my solitude
A man with nothing is fighting for something
I am still determined to succeed despite my circumstances
God bless nothing to lose
Having nothing can give me the motivation to persist
To lose
The repeated phrase emphasizes the reality of having nothing
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ANDREW COMBS, JABE (JASON) BEYER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
oblivious610
Spotify just told me that this was my most played song of this year! I'm happy with that. Beautiful song, great voice .
Cebu Videos
i can't find it~
mrbobevans
Andrew is so talented, and very nice and humble.
Artan Murati
I can't understand why this song is so underrated and has not so many views? I love it, it is magical.
God bless love :)
Besianë Loxha
Here is one a year after: God bless love <3
Artan Murati
God bless You! <3
C S
Artan Murati exact
Gustavo Vásquez Molina
I love this man and his beautiful music
WickerAndroid
This, alongside with John Moreland singing Chreokee makes my Christmas. Thanks to you all involved. I tip my hat to you
Liesbeth Senden
Sometimes you accidentally come across great musicians. I am very please to say I just did. Never stop making this beautiful music :))