Everything to Lose
Dido Lyrics


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Mhhhhhhmmmhhhhhmmmhhhmmm

I used to be so fearless so limitless and free
Happy on my own and nothing really bothered me.
I had desires to see the world, jump out of planes and fly
And I love to be alive but I was not afraid to die

I used to be so sure of things and self-contained
I could carry on with no need to explain
It didn't matter if I ever made it home
Could go too fast, and drink all night and dance alone

Mhhhhhmmmhhhhmmmmm

I love to be alive but I was not afraid to die
I love to be alive but I was not afraid to die

Woah

I've got everything to lose

I used to be so thoughtless, so easy and free
Could walk away, not think ahead, and had no plans to keep.
No hand to told, no one to bring down with me.
I wouldn't see the worst and it only hurts me.

I love to be alive but I was not afraid to die

Woah

I've got everything to lose

Woah

Since I've met you

I've got everything to lose

Mhhhhhhmmmhhhhhmmmmhhhmm

I've got everything to lose

Woah

Since I've met you
I've got everything to lose
Woah





I've got everything to lose

Overall Meaning

In the song "Everything to Lose" by Dido, the opening lines reveal that she used to be fearless, limitless, and free. She was happy being alone and nothing really bothered her. She had a desire to see the world, jump out of planes, and fly, and while she loved being alive, she wasn't afraid to die. Dido was sure of things about herself and was self-contained. She didn't feel the need to explain herself and it didn't matter if she never made it back home. She could go too fast, drink all night, and dance alone.


Dido's life used to be thoughtless, easy, and free. She didn't think ahead, and she had no plans to keep. She could walk away without a second thought, and she would not bring anyone down with her. However, since meeting someone special, Dido has everything to lose. She repeats this line twice, emphasizing the importance of this person in her life. Being with this individual has changed her perspective, and she is now aware of the potential risks and consequences of her actions. She doesn't want to lose everything that she has worked hard for or jeopardize her newfound happiness because of one wrong decision.


Line by Line Meaning

I used to be so fearless so limitless and free
At one point in time in the past, I had the courage to do anything and everything, unbounded and unencumbered.


Happy on my own and nothing really bothered me.
Being content by myself, it didn't matter what happened, everything was all well and good.


I had desires to see the world, jump out of planes and fly
I wanted to travel the world, experience life to the fullest, and even take risks that seem death-defying.


And I love to be alive but I was not afraid to die
Living was a joy, but the prospect of dying wasn't something that caused me any concern.


I used to be so sure of things and self-contained
Previously, I was unshakable and self-sufficient in my faith and beliefs.


I could carry on with no need to explain
I could continue on regardless of anyone else's approval, and I didn't have to justify myself.


It didn't matter if I ever made it home
It didn't matter to me if I ever went back home. I wasn't bound by restraint, hesitancy, or responsibility.


Could go too fast, and drink all night and dance alone
I could live fast and do everything my way, without caution or anyone by my side.


I love to be alive but I was not afraid to die
I appreciated life and everything it had for me, but I wasn't spineless or fearful of death.


I used to be so thoughtless, so easy and free
In the past, it was easy-going for me, with no obligations or worries.


Could walk away, not think ahead, and had no plans to keep.
Knowing that I could walk away and not think about the oncoming tomorrow, I didn't have to make plans or have a sense of foresight.


No hand to hold, no one to bring down with me.
Without someone to support me, I didn't want to drag anyone else down with me or have the responsibility of someone else's well-being.


I wouldn't see the worst and it only hurts me.
I closed my eyes to the bad and the ugly, which only hurt and harmed me in the end.


Since I've met you
Since the time I met you.


I've got everything to lose
Now, I have everything at stake.


I've got everything to lose
I have a lot to give up.


I've got everything to lose
I am in a precarious situation where there is a high amount of jeopardy involved.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AYALAH BENTOVIM, DIDO ARMSTRONG, ROLLO ARMSTRONG

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@karlokopejtko8458

[Verse 1]
I used to be so fearless, so limitless and free
Happy on my own and nothing really bothered me
I had desires to see the world, jump out of planes and fly
And I loved to be alive, but I was not afraid to die
(I loved to be alive, but I was not afraid to die)

I used to be so sure of things and self-contained
I could carry on with no need to explain
It didn't matter if I ever made it home
Could go too fast and drink all night and dance alone
I loved to be alive, but I was not afraid to die
I loved to be alive, but I was not afraid to die

[Chorus 1]
Ohhh, I've got everything to lose

[Verse 2]
I used to be so thoughtless, so easy and free
Could walk away, not think ahead and had no plans to keep
No hand to hold, no one to bring down with me
I wouldn't see the worst and it only hurts me
I loved to be alive, but I was not afraid to die

[Chorus 2]
Ohhh, I've got everything to lose
Ohhh, Since I met you
I've got everything to lose
Since I, since I

[Bridge]
I've got everything to lose
Since I, since I

[Chorus 3]
Ohhh, since I met you
Since I, since I
I've got everything to lose
Ohhh, Since I met you
Since I, since I
I've got everything to lose
Since I...



@najda1311

Mhhhhhhmmmhhhhhmmmhhhmmm

I used to be so fearless so limitless and free
Happy on my own and nothing really bothered me.
I had desires to see the world, jump out of planes and fly
And I love to be alive but I was not afraid to die

I used to be so sure of things and self-contained
I could carry on with no need to explain
It didn't matter if I ever made it home
Could go too fast, and drink all night and dance alone

Mhhhhhmmmhhhhmmmmm

I love to be alive but I was not afraid to die
I love to be alive but I was not afraid to die

Woah

I've got everything to lose

I used to be so thoughtless, so easy and free
Could walk away, not think ahead, and had no plans to keep.
No hand to told, no one to bring down with me.
I wouldn't see the worst and it only hurts me.

I love to be alive but I was not afraid to die

Woah

I've got everything to lose

Woah

Since I've met you

I've got everything to lose

Mhhhhhhmmmhhhhhmmmmhhhmm

I've got everything to lose

Woah

Since I've met you
I've got everything to lose
Woah

I've got everything to lose



All comments from YouTube:

@ang3cha

It's unbelievable how soothing and relaxing her voice is. One of my fav tracks for summer chill on the beach.

@SafeTripHome33

Dido is the best,her voice is so pure,and she is beautiful inside and out. i wish we had more artists like her. Luv u Dido ♥

@kenz4real12

she has such a beautiful voice. it seems like shes singing from heaven with the Angels. :)

@alendebeluhar6807

good song dido i purple you mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :)

@kristinakrstic679

Dido is an unforgettable singer..❤️❤️❤️🎶🎼🎵

@karlokopejtko8458

[Verse 1]
I used to be so fearless, so limitless and free
Happy on my own and nothing really bothered me
I had desires to see the world, jump out of planes and fly
And I loved to be alive, but I was not afraid to die
(I loved to be alive, but I was not afraid to die)

I used to be so sure of things and self-contained
I could carry on with no need to explain
It didn't matter if I ever made it home
Could go too fast and drink all night and dance alone
I loved to be alive, but I was not afraid to die
I loved to be alive, but I was not afraid to die

[Chorus 1]
Ohhh, I've got everything to lose

[Verse 2]
I used to be so thoughtless, so easy and free
Could walk away, not think ahead and had no plans to keep
No hand to hold, no one to bring down with me
I wouldn't see the worst and it only hurts me
I loved to be alive, but I was not afraid to die

[Chorus 2]
Ohhh, I've got everything to lose
Ohhh, Since I met you
I've got everything to lose
Since I, since I

[Bridge]
I've got everything to lose
Since I, since I

[Chorus 3]
Ohhh, since I met you
Since I, since I
I've got everything to lose
Ohhh, Since I met you
Since I, since I
I've got everything to lose
Since I...

@Sn00pyDeluxe

Dido has changed my life. I love ALL of her songs!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

@CountAndre

This woman is adorable. I love her so much. Thank You Dido you have surely made a difference in my life. Bless us with more, please.

@michaelgerberg936

God bless DIDO.

@emilreads

Ten years and I still get the same rush of adrenaline in my veins every time I hear this song.

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