Las Vegas
Christie Tony Lyrics
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but the devil made Las Vegas!
Oh Las Vegas, you'll be the death of me,
city of sin oh what a mess I'm in,
look what you've done to me
Oh Las Vegas, I'm losing everything,
Hey Las Vegas, can nothing save us from you?
Night after night, watching the wheel go round
Hey Las Vegas the devil gave us to you,
One of these days, I'm gonna burn you down
One black Sunday, I came to visit you,
just for a day, to pass some time away and shoot a game or two
Oh Las Vegas that was a year ago,
what can I do you've got me hooked on you and I can never go
Christie Tony's song "Las Vegas" is a ballad about the alluring yet destructive nature of the city of Las Vegas. The opening lines talk about the world being made by God but the devil having a hand in creating Las Vegas, a place that can lead people astray. The singer of the song acknowledges how they are losing everything, getting deeper into debt, and addictive tendencies are making it hard for them to leave the city, despite the destruction it causes in their life. The chorus considers the powerless feeling of being trapped in a cycle of gambling, being unable to escape the allure of Las Vegas while recognizing how it has become a problem that is difficult to overcome.
As for interesting facts about the song, "Las Vegas" was initially released in 1975 and became a hit in the UK, reaching #22 on the charts. The song was later covered by artists such as Tom Jones and ZZ Top. In 1978, Christie Tony had a comeback hit with a disco version of the song. The lyrics of the song are reflective of Christie's own gambling addiction, which he ultimately overcame. The melody of the song is reminiscent of Elvis Presley's "Viva Las Vegas," and the lyrics touched on similar themes of the darker side of the city's appeal. The original recording featured a guitar solo by Jeff Beck. The song was co-written by Tony Hiller and Errol Brown, the lead singer of the band Hot Chocolate. The chorus of the song was also featured in the movie Rain Man, in a scene where Dustin Hoffman's character is leaving Las Vegas.
Chords:
Verse: D, A, G, D
Chorus: G, D, A, G
Line by Line Meaning
The Lord above made the world for us,
The belief that there is a divine power that created the universe, the world was made for human beings to enjoy and live in
but the devil made Las Vegas!
On the other hand, Las Vegas is considered to be a wicked place where people indulge in vices and sinful activities
Oh Las Vegas, you'll be the death of me,
I can feel that my obsession with this city will lead to my downfall, it has already started to take its toll on me
city of sin oh what a mess I'm in,
Las Vegas is a city where people come to sin and indulge in their wildest desires, but it has left me feeling lost and in trouble
look what you've done to me
I am blaming Las Vegas for my current state and the havoc it has wreaked on my life and well-being
Oh Las Vegas, I'm losing everything,
The city has become a trap where I am losing everything I have - money, relationships, and even myself
why do I stay when every game I play, I just get deeper in
Despite the losses that I am incurring, I cannot resist the urge to gamble and keep playing, which only leads me to deeper trouble
Hey Las Vegas, can nothing save us from you?
I am questioning whether there is any way to escape from the clutches of this city and its addictive lure
Night after night, watching the wheel go round
I am stuck in a loop of gambling, watching the roulette wheel spin around, hoping for a lucky break or a miracle
Hey Las Vegas the devil gave us to you,
I am implying that Las Vegas is the devil’s playground and that the city has been created for people to indulge in their sinful desires
One of these days, I'm gonna burn you down
I have reached a point of frustration and anger with the city and wish to destroy it, even though it may be impossible, I still have this feeling
One black Sunday, I came to visit you,
I recall the day when I first visited Las Vegas, which changed my entire life and set me on a destructive path
just for a day, to pass some time away and shoot a game or two
At first, I thought it would be a quick way to kill time, so I started playing a game or two, but it quickly turned into an addiction
Oh Las Vegas that was a year ago,
It has been a year since I first visited Las Vegas but the impact it has had on me still persists and has even intensified
what can I do you've got me hooked on you and I can never go
I admit that I am hooked on the city and its sinful attractions, even though I am aware that it is ruining my life, I cannot seem to leave it behind
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MITCH MURRAY, PETER CALLANDER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Danny Miles
What an incredible song. Im in my 60s now and i can still remember it played lots at my Mums boozy parties in the early 70s.The song is used wonderfully in the English crime movie Nil By Mouth starring Ray Winstone.
Rick Brown
What singer - what a voice !!!
Jan Brollan
WHAT A VOICE!
jorge santiso
Para recordar !
Lyn Harvey
Brill, love this song, true representation of Vegas
donald milne
What a great track
Ian Hough
Reminds me of my childhood...parties in our house, music blaring.
Annamaria Orgonas
Great singer, I do adore his performance.
Like Engelbert!❤
Lyn Harvey
Those were the days
Remmelt Krol
Een van de mooiste gouwe ouwe hits aller tijden..