You Win Again
Bob Dylan & Willie Nelson Lyrics
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That you've been seen, a-runnin' round
I know that I should leave but then
I just can't go, you win again
This heart of mine could never see
What everybody knew but me
Just trusting you was my great sin
I'm sorry for your victim now
'Cause soon his head like mine will bow
You'll use his heart, but all in vain
And someday say, you win again
You have no heart, you have no shame
You take true love and give the blame
I guess that I should not complain
I love you still, you win again
The song "You win again" is a heartfelt ballad by Bob Dylan about a man who is unable to leave his lover, even though he knows that she has been unfaithful. The singer is aware that the news of his lover's infidelity is spreading all over town, but he just can't bring himself to break free from the relationship. He admits that everyone else seemed to know about his lover's cheating ways, except for him, as he chose to trust her despite the warning signs. The singer also acknowledges that he is not the only victim of his lover's heartless actions, hinting that other men are bound to be deceived by her as well.
However, even as he comes to terms with his situation, the singer's love for his unfaithful partner remains unfading. He confesses that although she has no heart and no shame and takes true love for granted, he still loves her and cannot complain. This is the sad reality of a toxic relationship, where one person is willing to overlook everything negative about their partner, just to hold onto the love they have for them.
The lyrics of "You win again" evoke emotions of despair, resignation and hopelessness, as the singer finally accepts that his love for his unfaithful partner is misplaced. The use of vivid imagery helps to create a strong atmosphere of melancholy and wistfulness.
Line by Line Meaning
The news is out, all over town
Everyone in town knows that you have been running around.
That you've been seen, a-runnin' round
You have been spotted with other people.
I know that I should leave but then
I am aware that I should probably go, but...
I just can't go, you win again
I am unable to leave you, you have won again.
This heart of mine could never see
I was too blinded by love to see the truth.
What everybody knew but me
Everyone knew the truth about you except for me.
Just trusting you was my great sin
My mistake was putting all my trust in you.
What can I do, you win again
There is nothing I can do, you have won again.
I'm sorry for your victim now
I feel sorry for the person you are currently with.
'Cause soon his head like mine will bow
Soon, he will realize the truth, just like I did.
You'll use his heart, but all in vain
You will try to use his heart for your own benefit, but it will not work.
And someday say, you win again
In the end, you will win again.
You have no heart, you have no shame
You are heartless and shameless.
You take true love and give the blame
You take real love and blame others for its downfall.
I guess that I should not complain
I should not be surprised or upset.
I love you still, you win again
Even though you hurt me, I still love you, so you have won again.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HANK WILLIAMS SR.
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Ronja CCQ
Lyrics:
The news is out, all over town
That you've been seen, a-runnin' round
I know that I should leave but then
I just can't go, you win again
This heart of mine could never see
What everybody knew but me
Just trusting you was my great sin
What can I do, you win again
I'm sorry for your victim now
'Cause soon his head like mine will bow
You'll use his heart, but all in vain
And someday say, you win again
You have no heart, you have no shame
You take true love and give the blame
I guess that I should not complain
I love you still, you win again
Ronja CCQ
Lyrics:
The news is out, all over town
That you've been seen, a-runnin' round
I know that I should leave but then
I just can't go, you win again
This heart of mine could never see
What everybody knew but me
Just trusting you was my great sin
What can I do, you win again
I'm sorry for your victim now
'Cause soon his head like mine will bow
You'll use his heart, but all in vain
And someday say, you win again
You have no heart, you have no shame
You take true love and give the blame
I guess that I should not complain
I love you still, you win again
elizabeth gardner
thank u so much for the words,,oxoxxo
Jane Longa
Don't go anywhere girl o just like my music do buzz off. If you an deal with that.
elizabeth gardner
thank u CCQ for the words
Milly West
Empty houses
mark mccurry
Bob & Willie doing Hank Williams, just makes me smile despite circumstances. Thanks for posting ❤️
Steve Ostuni
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Pat Brennan
Willie is a true professional.
Gabriel Carlos Souza
Amo esses country harmonia linda no slide
Manny Ruiz
Bob is great. Weathered, road weary, awesome.