It's All in the Game
Donny Osmond Marie Osmond Lyrics


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There was an old man
Who was robbing himself blind
For too many years
The only thing he stole was time
He gambled with only a moment to spare
His destiny close - he could taste it in the air
Seized him without warning
Disarmed him of his plans
But the odds were even
He'd won a second chance
He laughed and said
It's all in the game
Remember that
Winning isn't everything

Live to the limit
And listen to your heart
Don't let life leave you
Standing in the dark
Luck fades away
But the spirit never dies
It's all in the game
Keep the fire in your eyes

Break in a sweat
Pull up your collar and cuff
Tryin' your best
Sometimes your best ain't good enough
Some people spend years at a time
Other people spend every nickel and dime
You're gonna have to play
Or pay the consequence
Lay your money down
Or put in down to experience
Remember that
It's all in the game
Don't forget
Winning isn't everything

Live to the limit
And listen to your heart
Don't let life leave you
Standing in the dark
Luck fades away
But the spirit never dies
It's all in the game
Keep the fire in your eyes

Break in a sweat
Pull up your collar and cuff
Tryin' your best
Sometimes your best ain't good enough
Some people spend years at a time
Other people spend every nickel and dime
You're gonna have to play
Or pay the consequence
Lay your money down
Or put in down to experience
Remember that
It's all in the game
Don't forget
Winning isn't everything

Live to the limit
And listen to your heart
Don't let life leave you
Standing in the dark
Luck fades away
But the spirit never dies
It's all in the game
Keep the fire in your eyes
Live to the limit
And listen to your heart
Don't let life leave you
Standing in the dark
Luck fades away
But the spirit never dies




It's all in the game
Keep the fire in your eyes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "It's All In The Game" by Donny Osmond and Marie Osmond are about the unpredictability of life and the importance of living every moment to the fullest. The old man in the first verse is a metaphor for anyone who has wasted their time or gone through a rough patch in life. The chorus emphasizes the idea that life can be compared to a game and, just like in a game, you need to take risks and put in effort to succeed. The lyrics remind listeners that even if you lose, your spirit and determination will always remain intact.


The second verse continues the gambling metaphor, with the lyrics "Lay your money down / Or put in down to experience." The message is clear – you have to put yourself out there and take chances in order to succeed. The chorus repeats, reinforcing the idea that life is a game and that the only way to win is to keep trying, no matter what. It is a reminder that while luck may run out, your spirit and determination will never die.


Overall, this song encourages listeners to live to the limit, take risks, and never give up. It is a motivating anthem that inspires perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

There was an old man
The song starts by describing an old man who spent too many years wasting his time.


Who was robbing himself blind
The old man was wasting his time and not making the most of his life.


For too many years
This had been going on for a significant amount of time.


The only thing he stole was time
The old man had wasted much of his life without achieving much.


He gambled with only a moment to spare
The old man only had a short window of opportunity to change his ways.


His destiny close - he could taste it in the air
The old man had a sense that something big and meaningful was about to happen.


Seized him without warning
An unexpected event happened to the old man.


Disarmed him of his plans
The event disrupted the old man's plans and goals.


But the odds were even
Despite the event, the old man still had a chance at success.


He'd won a second chance
The old man had been given another opportunity to make something of himself.


He laughed and said
The old man responded with a lighthearted attitude.


It's all in the game
The old man recognized that life is unpredictable and full of challenges.


Remember that
The song emphasizes the importance of keeping a positive attitude and being resilient.


Winning isn't everything
Success is not the be-all and end-all of life.


Live to the limit
The song encourages living life to the fullest and taking risks.


And listen to your heart
One should follow their instincts and inner guidance.


Don't let life leave you
The song urges listeners not to be passive and let life pass them by.


Standing in the dark
The imagery of 'standing in the dark' symbolizes being stuck or lost.


Luck fades away
Luck is temporary and unreliable.


But the spirit never dies
One's inner strength and resilience are unbreakable.


Keep the fire in your eyes
Stay motivated and passionate about life.


Break in a sweat
Put in hard work and effort.


Pull up your collar and cuff
Conveying the need to get to work.


Tryin' your best
One should always strive to do their best.


Sometimes your best ain't good enough
Despite giving it your all, sometimes things don't work out.


Some people spend years at a time
Some people spend long periods of time pursuing something.


Other people spend every nickel and dime
Others work hard and save their money to achieve their goals.


You're gonna have to play
One must take action and take chances to achieve success.


Or pay the consequence
Avoiding action can lead to negative outcomes.


Lay your money down
Take risks and invest in yourself.


Or put in down to experience
Even if an investment in oneself doesn't work out, it's still valuable experience.


Live to the limit
Reiteration of the importance of living life fully and pushing oneself.


And listen to your heart
Reiteration of the importance of following one's own guidance.


Don't let life leave you
Reiteration of the need to take action and avoid passivity.


Keeping in the dark
Reiteration that being stuck or lost is not desirable.


Luck fades away
Reiteration that luck is temporary and unreliable.


But the spirit never dies
Reiteration that one's inner resilience is unwavering.


It's all in the game
Reiteration that life is unpredictable and full of challenges.


Keep the fire in your eyes
Reiteration to stay motivated and passionate about life.




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