NOTHING TO LOSE
Bret Michaels Lyrics
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Yeah she swore that the last time was the last time that she'd fall again (fall again)
So close yours eyes, just fall tonight
She says let this be alright, alright, alright, alright
Won't you fall down on me
So close I can feel you breathe
Tonight in the darkness with nothing to lose
If I fall for you, could you fall for me (could you call for me)
I've been torn up, put down, wearing my heart on my sleeve (oh, oh ,oh)
Yeah, those scars that you wear, well I've got them too, can't you see (can't you see)
Yeah we both know better than this, still we can't resist (still we can't resist)
Slowly get undressed
Yeah, she does when she falls down on me
So close I can feel you breathe
Tonight in the darkness there's nothing to lose
If the truth is all we can see
If I fall for you, could you fall for me (could you call for me)
Won't you fall down on me (on me)
So close I can feel you breathe (feel you breathe)
Tonight in the darkness with nothing to lose,
If the truth is all we can see
If I fall for you, could you fall for me
She falls down on me
So close I can feel you breathe (feel you breathe)
Tonight in the darkness with nothing to lose
If the truth is all we can see (oh yeah)
If I fall for you, could you fall for me
Oh, could you fall for me
The lyrics of Bret Michaels' "Nothing To Lose" describe the experience of two people who are drawn to each other despite their shared history of pain and betrayal. The female protagonist is described as being worn down by her past experiences, and yet she continues to seek out new relationships despite her fear of being hurt again. The use of the second person "you" throughout the song implies that the singer is speaking directly to someone else, perhaps an ex-lover or a new prospect. The repetition of the phrase "nothing to lose" adds to the sense of desperation and recklessness that characterizes the relationship.
The theme of self-destructive attraction is common in rock music, and it is particularly relevant to the glam rock style with which Bret Michaels is associated. The lyrics are filled with references to appearances and sex, with lines like "So close I can feel you breathe" and "Slowly get undressed" adding to the sensuality of the song. Despite this, the overall tone of the song is melancholy and plaintive, with Michaels' raspy voice conveying a sense of sadness and longing.
In many ways, "Nothing To Lose" is a classic power ballad. The wistful melody, plaintive lyrics, and soaring guitar riffs are reminiscent of other iconic songs from the genre, like Journey's "Faithfully" or Bon Jovi's "Always." The song's sentimental lyrics are also a hallmark of the genre, with lines like "If the truth is all we can see" and "Could you fall for me" evoking a sense of longing and vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
She looks in the mirror with the makeup that don't hide the pain (oh, oh, oh)
She is staring into the mirror and applying makeup that cannot conceal her emotional anguish.
Yeah she swore that the last time was the last time that she'd fall again (fall again)
She promised herself the previous time was the final occurrence of falling in love again.
So close yours eyes, just fall tonight
She implores her partner to let go and surrender to the present moment.
She says let this be alright, alright, alright, alright
She reassures her partner that this experience will be okay and worth it.
Won't you fall down on me
She wants her partner to let themselves fall for her emotionally.
So close I can feel you breathe
The two are so close that she can detect her partner's breath on her skin.
Tonight in the darkness with nothing to lose
The setting is in the darkness when there is nothing left to lose.
If the truth is all we can see
She believes being honest with each other is essential.
If I fall for you, could you fall for me (could you call for me)
She wonders if her partner can reciprocate her feelings if she falls for them.
I've been torn up, put down, wearing my heart on my sleeve (oh, oh ,oh)
She has experienced heartbreak and disappointment, exposing her emotions to everyone.
Yeah, those scars that you wear, well I've got them too, can't you see (can't you see)
She understands her partner's emotional wounds because she has them as well.
Yeah we both know better than this, still we can't resist (still we can't resist)
Despite their knowledge, they cannot defy their attraction and are drawn towards each other.
Slowly get undressed
They begin to undress each other slowly, preparing to get intimate physically.
She falls down on me
She gives in emotionally and physically to the experience.
Oh, could you fall for me
She hopes her partner accepts and returns her feelings.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bret Michaels, Pete Evick
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kashfun Nazir
True music comes from the heart of the songwriter. Bret writes TRUE music. Love it!
Leslie Dorez
I love this song, you still have the magic in putting out hit songs
Denise Hedden
Brett Michaels has so many levels of talents and I admire that in an artist who can take you through a journey of his song's. Beautiful Job I love this Man & his song's🖤🔥🖤🎹🖤🎸🖤☝️🖤🔥
D.A
props to bret michaels for still making great music and songs after all these years. Haters gon hate
Jessica Douglass
I love this song! Love it!!💞💞💞
demonheart06
What a great song!!!!!...good job Mr. Michaels!!!!
Denise Hedden
Great song it's Beautiful. Sounds good to me! Love ya 🕸🖤🕸🎸🕸💣🕸🔥
Brittany Ehlert
When am sad his songs weather they be old or new they help me to whip my tears from my face and it brings a nice smile to my face and I forget why I was even sad to begin with. I want to see him this Dec that's what I want for a Christmas present this year I want to see this beautiful man in the flash
M Fields
me to he is such an amazing man and he is real
Denise Hedden
Bret Michaels is a Beautiful Man with beautiful vocals great song