The group's first album, the self-titled Dirty Vegas, contained a mix of electronic/club instrumentals and similar tracks with vocals by Steve Smith. This album was influenced by The Crystal Method and The Chemical Brothers, but with a slightly more laid-back approach. Songs like Throwing Shapes or The Brazilian would sound at home on an album by either of these two contemporaries.
Their second studio album, One, moved away from club music, and featured a style reminiscent of an adult contemporary album; none of the tracks went on to become hits. Some fans were put off by the drastic departure from their first album, while other fans welcomed the change.
The band reports that their third studio outting should strike a balance between the two, leaning toward the club style again.
All Or Nothing
Dirty Vegas Lyrics
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Hanging on by a thread
To the world I'm missing
Did I fall asleep at the wheel
Get the looks that could kill
'Cos I'm not listening
There must be a way to change
All of us were scared to say...
So this is all or nothing
Never know what the future will bring
Leave the past 'cause it don't mean a thing
So this is all or nothing
Never know what the future will bring
Leave the past 'cause it don't mean a thing
So this is all or nothing
Did I beat myself up again
Hide it all from my friends
I can hear them whispering
There must be a better way
There must be a way to change
All of us were scared to say...
So this is all or nothing
Never know what the future will bring
Leave the past 'cause it don't mean a thing
So this is all or nothing
Never know what the future will bring
Leave the past 'cause it don't mean a thing
So this is all or nothing
Never know what the future will bring!
In Dirty Vegas's song All Or Nothing, the lyrics revolve around a person who feels like they are hanging on by a thread, not fully present in the world. They question if they fell asleep at the wheel and feel like they are not being heard. The lyrics suggest that there must be a better way to live and there is a need for a change, but people are scared to speak up. The chorus emphasizes the need to let go of the past and embrace the uncertainty of the future. The line "So this is all or nothing" repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the need to take risks and commit fully to a different way of living.
The lyrics suggest a feeling of deep dissatisfaction and frustration with life, indicating a need to make changes and take risks to break away from the monotony of everyday life. The repetition of the "all or nothing" line highlights the importance of making changes in one's life in a big way, rather than settling for small, incremental changes. The song encourages listeners to take risks and move forward without being weighed down by the past, indicating a message of hope and optimism.
Line by Line Meaning
I have been out of my head
I’ve been lost in thought and not paying attention to the world around me.
Hanging on by a thread
I’m barely hanging on to my sanity and feel like I might lose it all.
To the world I'm missing
I’m disconnected from the world and feel like I’m not fully living in reality.
Did I fall asleep at the wheel
Did I make a mistake and lose control, causing harm to myself or others?
Get the looks that could kill
Am I receiving disapproving glares from others because of my mistakes?
'Cos I'm not listening
I’m not paying attention to the warnings or advice of others, even though I need to.
There must be a better way
I know there must be a better solution to my problems.
There must be a way to change
I need to find a way to change my current situation and improve my life.
All of us were scared to say...
Everyone is afraid to speak up and address the issues that are affecting us.
So this is all or nothing
We need to take drastic action and make a big change, or else we will be stuck in this situation forever.
Never know what the future will bring
We cannot predict what will happen in the future, so we need to take action now to make the most of our lives.
Leave the past 'cause it don't mean a thing
We need to let go of our regrets about the past, because dwelling on them won’t change anything in the present.
Did I beat myself up again
Did I criticize myself and my actions too harshly?
Hide it all from my friends
Am I keeping my struggles and mistakes a secret from those closest to me?
I can hear them whispering
I’m paranoid that others are talking about me behind my back.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bayley Cooke, Jason Edwards
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