Winning
Chris Rea Lyrics


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So you say that you are tired
And you want to make a deal
The way the see you turn
Well that's not the way you feel
Well i got news for you sunshine
You may not understand
You're living in a poker game
And you've already shown your hand

So if you can't stand up
You'd better learn how to fall
One thing is for certain
Ain't no way out of here at all
''cause we're winning
Now we've ironed out the edges
That your mother may have loved
Or someone you may have wanted
But you're now too way above

''cause you're shining like a razor
And we're all waiting just for you
We took you up on what you said
Now let's see what you can do

And if you can't stand up
You'd better learn how to fall
One thing is for certain




Ain't no way out of here at all
''cause we're winning

Overall Meaning

The song “Winning” by Chris Rea may seem like a typical rock song, but it actually has a deeper meaning. The lyrics talk about being tired and wanting to make a deal, but the reality is that you’re living in a poker game and you’ve already shown your hand. It’s a metaphor for life and how sometimes we think we have the upper hand, but really we’re just playing a game that we can’t control. The song is a call to action, telling the listener that they need to stand up and take control of their life or else they’ll be stuck in a cycle of losing.


The second verse of the song talks about being above what your mother or someone else may have wanted for you. It’s about being your own person and not letting anyone else dictate your life. The line “you’re shining like a razor” is a powerful metaphor for being sharp and on top of your game. The chorus reinforces the idea that if you can’t stand up, you better learn how to fall because there’s no way out of this game we call life. The repetition of “we’re winning” is a reminder that we have the power to take control of our lives and come out on top.


Overall, “Winning” is a song that encourages listeners to take ownership of their lives and be the best they can be. It’s a reminder that life is a game, but we have the power to win if we’re willing to stand up and take charge.


Line by Line Meaning

So you say that you are tired
You claim to be exhausted


And you want to make a deal
You're eager to make a bargain


The way the see you turn
Your actions don't match your words


Well that's not the way you feel
You're not being honest about your emotions


Well i got news for you sunshine
I have some information to share with you, buddy


You may not understand
You might not comprehend the situation


You're living in a poker game
Life is like a game of cards


And you've already shown your hand
You've already revealed your intentions


So if you can't stand up
If you're unable to handle the situation


You'd better learn how to fall
You need to learn how to cope with failure


One thing is for certain
There's one thing that's absolutely clear


Ain't no way out of here at all
There's no escape from this situation


'cause we're winning
We're succeeding in this endeavor


Now we've ironed out the edges
We've worked out the kinks


That your mother may have loved
What your mom may have enjoyed


Or someone you may have wanted
Or something you may have desired


But you're now too way above
But now you're far beyond that


'cause you're shining like a razor
You're standing out like a sharp object


And we're all waiting just for you
We're eagerly anticipating your next move


We took you up on what you said
We listened to your promises


Now let's see what you can do
Now it's time for you to deliver


And if you can't stand up
If you're unable to handle the situation


You'd better learn how to fall
You need to learn how to cope with failure


One thing is for certain
There's one thing that's absolutely clear


Ain't no way out of here at all
There's no escape from this situation


'cause we're winning
We're succeeding in this endeavor




Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTON REA

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