A Ghost of a Chance
Dave Gordon Lyrics

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I need your love so badly
I love you oh so madly
But I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you
I thought at last I found you

But other loves surround you
And I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you
If you'd surrender

Just for a tender

Kiss or two
You might discover
That I'm the lover
Meant for you

And I'd be true
But what's the good of scheming
I'm dreaming
For I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you

'Cause I don't stand

A ghost of a chance
With you

Overall Meaning

In the song A Ghost of a Chance, Dave Gordon expresses his deep love for someone he knows he can never have. He begins by expressing how much he needs and loves this person, but unfortunately, he knows that he has no chance with them. Despite his efforts, he feels surrounded by other people who also love this person, making it impossible for him to stand out. He even goes on to say that if this person were to give him a chance by just sharing a kiss or two, they might discover that he is the perfect lover meant for them, and he would be true to them. However, Dave knows that this is not practical, as he does not stand a "ghost of a chance" with this person.

The song expresses feelings of longing, desperation, and unrequited love. Dave Gordon seems to be in love with someone who is out of his league, and who he knows cannot be his. Despite this, he cannot help but express his feelings and hope that maybe, just maybe, this person will give him a chance.

Line by Line Meaning

I need your love so badly
I have a strong desire for your love.

I love you oh so madly
I have an intense love for you.

But I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you
I do not have any chance of being with you.

I thought at last I found you
I believed that I finally found you.

But other loves surround you
You have other lovers around you.

And I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you
I still have no chance with you.

If you'd surrender
If you give in to me

Just for a tender
Just for a soft and loving

Kiss or two
Kiss or two

You might discover
You will discover

That I'm the lover
That I'm the perfect lover