While a first album (entitled Better Than the Rest) was recorded in 1974, the major recording debut came with the release of the eponymous album 'George Thorogood & The Destroyers', released in 1977 (Better Than the Rest was eventually released in 1979). The next album, entitled Move It On Over, was released in the autumn of 1978 and included the hit "Move It On Over" . Other singles from the album included "Please Set A Date" and "Who Do You Love".
During the 1980s, and 1990s, the band recorded some of their most well-known works, "Bad to the Bone" (used to great effect during the bar scene in Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and in the opening scene of John Carpenter's Christine), "I Drink Alone" (from the 'Maverick' album), "You Talk Too Much", and "If You Don't Start Drinking, I'm Gonna Leave".
Thorogood himself is best-known for his animated stage presence and loud, raucous electric slide guitar playing. He is also known as "Lonesome George".
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You Got To Lose
George Thorogood & The Destroyers Lyrics
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You can't win all the time
You got to lose
You can't win all the time
Well I know pretty baby
I see trouble comin' down the line
Well I was out on the streets baby
Don't you worry pretty baby
I'll be back on my feet soon honey
You got to lose
You can't win all the time
Well I know pretty baby
I see trouble comin' down the line
You got to lose
You can't win all the time
You got to lose
You can't win all the time
Yes I know pretty baby
I see trouble comin' down the line
Yeah I was out on the streets
I did not have no friends
I didn't have no money
And nothing I could spend
You got to lose
You can't win all the time
Well I know pretty baby
I see trouble comin' down the line
"You Got to Lose" by George Thorogood & The Destroyers is a blues rock song that encourages the listener to accept that it is impossible to always win, and that sometimes losing is a necessary part of life. The repetition of the title line in the chorus emphasizes the song's message and makes it clear that it is important to keep in mind. The song is written in the first person, and the singer describes a difficult period in his life when he was broke and struggling on the streets. Despite this, he remains optimistic and assures his "pretty baby" that he will be back on his feet soon, demonstrating a resilience that comes from accepting that losing is sometimes necessary on the path to eventual victory.
The lyrics also suggest that trouble is inevitable, but that it is possible to see it coming and be prepared for it. This line can be interpreted as a call to be aware of and anticipate potential difficulties in order to avoid or mitigate them. Overall, the song's message is one of perseverance and acceptance, ultimately reminding the listener that while it is important to strive for success, it is equally important to accept that failure is a natural part of progress.
Line by Line Meaning
You got to lose
Winning all the time is not possible, losing sometimes is necessary.
You can't win all the time
Success is not possible 100% of the time.
Well I know pretty baby
I understand, my love.
I see trouble comin' down the line
I foresee problems or difficulties approaching.
Yeah I was out on the streets
I was homeless.
I did not have no friends
I had no companions or people to rely on.
I didn't have no money
I was penniless.
And nothing I could spend
I had no resources to use or expend.
Don't you worry pretty baby
Do not fret, my love.
I'll be back on my feet soon honey
I will recover quickly and become financially stable again, my dear.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EARL ZEBIDEE HOOKER
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A T
This whole album still stands up after all this time. I remember being blown away when I heard for the first time when it came out in 1977 and I am still moved by it now. Thank you George and the Destroyers.
Matthew DeWard
This has to be one of my all time favorite songs from George.
Mary Jane
My then-boyfriend gave me this album...still have it. And every other one. And gone to countless shows, 2-3 hours of great music. Rock on, GT & Destroyers. Real music, thank goodness it's still around
DATA VIPER
amazingly talented musician
unbelievable guitar and slide
Christopher McKee
At is correct. I first heard this album from a friend's older brother. I was 13 and beginning to play guitar. Absolutely fantastic and I just revisited the recordings after not really hearing them for some 30 years. I remember all the riffs. Glad I saw George 2x: once backing the Stones (in the rain) and then in a little college aud about a month later. Those were fun times. No rap or fem rock. Just guys who knew how to play their instruments, taking a nod from the blues greats.
Delta Design
My brother and I shared a flat beneath a couple. The woman (after hearing constant blues-rock from our flat) gave my brother this LP. One late night drunk and tripping we put this LP on and were stomping and howling. The poor woman from upstairs came down telling us to shut the f up! That's how I was turned on to George! Thanks Lucia!!
Elijah King
Fuck yeah
Matti Kuronen
George is best rock and blues guitar man!
ivan camilo leon ovale
Buena guitarra, excelente música
jimpetkoff
this is a great song and version it rocks hard!!!!!!!!!