Nothing To Lose
Empire Cast Lyrics
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But it isn't fair
Woulda never thought I'd be
Down in this gutter
If I can make it here
I can make it anywhere
When the going gets tough
Sometimes you only get one shot
I've gotta give it all I got
'Cause I ain't got nothing to lose
So much to prove
I get to far to hear no
Gotta go hard or go home
I ain't got nothing to lose
I gotta do what I gotta do
(I ain't got nothing)
Oh, how the hell did my back
Get against the wall
Never thought that I would
Be here at rock bottom, oh oh
At least I don't have to worry
About the phone
Why did I end up with 99 problems
Sometimes you only get one shot
I've gotta give it all I got
'Cause I ain't got nothing to lose (I ain't got nothing)
So much to prove (I got so much to prove to you)
I get to far to hear no
Gotta go hard or go home
I ain't got nothing to lose
I gotta do what I gotta do (oh, I ain't got nothing)
The lyrics to Empire Cast's song "Nothing To Lose" speak to the struggles of a person who has hit rock bottom but refuses to give up. The singer reflects on their life and admits that it isn't fair that they have ended up in the gutter. However, they are determined to make it out of this situation, believing that if they can make it in this tough world, they can make it anywhere. The singer understands that sometimes life only gives us one shot, and so they are going to give it their all, even if it means going harder than they ever have before.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I ain't got nothing to lose," and this could refer to the fact that the singer has lost everything already, so they have nothing left to lose. It is almost as if they have hit rock bottom, and so they can only go up from here. The chorus also highlights the fact that the singer has so much to prove to themselves and to others. They are tired of hearing "no" and rejection, and so they are willing to do whatever it takes to get what they want, even if it means going hard or going home.
Overall, the lyrics to "Nothing To Lose" convey a message of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity. The singer has hit rock bottom, but they refuse to give up and are willing to put in the work to get back on their feet. The song encourages listeners to have a similar attitude when faced with challenges in their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been living my life
I have been living my life up until this point.
But it isn't fair
However, it hasn't been fair.
Woulda never thought I'd be
I would never have predicted I would be in this situation.
Down in this gutter
In such a low and difficult position.
If I can make it here
If I can succeed in this difficult place,
I can make it anywhere
then I can thrive anywhere.
When the going gets tough
When the situation gets difficult,
I've gotta get tougher
I need to become even stronger and more resilient.
Sometimes you only get one shot
Sometimes in life you only have one opportunity
I've gotta give it all I got
So I need to give it my all and do my best.
'Cause I ain't got nothing to lose
Because I have nothing to lose
So much to prove
I have so much to prove to myself and others.
I get to far to hear no
I am determined and driven, and won't let rejection stop me.
Gotta go hard or go home
I need to give it my all, or there's no point in even trying.
I gotta do what I gotta do
I have to do whatever it takes to succeed.
Oh, how the hell did my back
How did I end up in such a difficult situation?
Get against the wall
Where I feel trapped and unable to move forward.
Never thought that I would
I never thought it could happen to me.
Be here at rock bottom, oh oh
At the lowest point in my life, feeling hopeless and defeated.
At least I don't have to worry
At least there's one less thing to stress about.
About the phone
Since nobody is calling me anyway.
Why did I end up with 99 problems
Why do I have so many obstacles and challenges to overcome?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: JAMES WASHINGTON, TERRENCE HOWARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@imebie
I actually like Terrence's voice in this song.
@vasquezchris37
At 2:02 the song starts getting awesome
@Galacticos121
Frfr💯
@DEMONBONES8
This song is my favorite in the whole show, it's sinister and catchy, Jamal is his true heir they're just alike.
@vasquezchris37
🐺2:36
@markmacke4092
I’m
@tylerranger5934
yes an hes dad judge him most of the show an jamal just had to prove him wrong
@peacefulclake8290
Nope when he did it with auntie patti
@jourdanking
Wrrd
@cbuz06
fave song from the show. hard choice but Jussies passionate voice and Terrence's raw voice and that simple guitar, sold