Gambler's Blues
Golden Earring Lyrics


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The table's smokin', I got money to burn
Get ready to spin that wheel again
I came to gamble, not to dance tonight
So cut the cards and deal 'em nice
All or nothing, roll the dice
Son of a gun, there's somethin' goin' on

Yeah, today's my lucky day
Lady Luck, please come my way
I got money to burn, money to burn tonight
And as the dealer calls the play
I feel the shiver, comin' over me
Feel it in my fingertips alright

Cards slidin' faster and slicker
Than a hooker's lips in the neon light

I do what I do, I'm a gamblin' man
I gamble on life and I gamble on love
Gamble on luck from above, anyway I can
Seven card stud, with a full-house hand
I'm a jackpot maniac, my friend
Tequila shots, one more chance
For the blackjack gamblin' man

The devil bets, he bets on hell
And seven come, eleven right
Holdin' eights and aces tight
The gambler bets on heaven tonight
The devil bets, he bets on hell
Goin' in for the kill
Holding eights and aces tight




It's the gambler's bet tonight
On heaven tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Golden Earring's song Gambler's Blues are about a man who is addicted to gambling and has come to the casino to gamble. The table is smokin' and the man has money to burn. He is ready to spin the wheel again and cut the cards, and he wants to gamble all or nothing. The man is confident that today is his lucky day and Lady Luck will come his way. As the dealer calls the play, the man feels a shiver coming over him and he feels it in his fingertips.


The lyrics continue with the man describing the fast pace of the game, the speed at which the cards are being dealt, and the thrill of gambling. He talks about how he gambles on life and love, and how he will do anything to win. He mentions playing seven card stud with a full-house hand, and how he is a jackpot maniac. The chorus comes back, reminding the listener that the devil bets on hell and the gambler bets on heaven tonight.


Line by Line Meaning

The table's smokin', I got money to burn
I have plenty of money and am ready to take on the challenge of gambling at this table.


Get ready to spin that wheel again
Getting ready for the next round of gambling.


I came to gamble, not to dance tonight
I am not here to dance, but to gamble and try my luck.


So cut the cards and deal 'em nice
Please shuffle the cards and deal them fairly to start the game.


All or nothing, roll the dice
I am willing to risk everything I have in this gamble.


Son of a gun, there's somethin' goin' on
I sense that there is a big opportunity for me to win.


Yeah, today's my lucky day
I have a feeling that luck is on my side today.


Lady Luck, please come my way
I hope luck will favor me in this game.


I got money to burn, money to burn tonight
I have a lot of money to spend tonight, and I am willing to do so in this gamble.


And as the dealer calls the play
As the dealer announces the start of the game,


I feel the shiver, comin' over me
I am starting to feel the excitement and anticipation of the gamble.


Feel it in my fingertips alright
My body is reacting to the thrill of the gamble, and I can sense it in my fingertips.


Cards slidin' faster and slicker
The cards are being dealt quickly and smoothly for the game.


Than a hooker's lips in the neon light
As fast as a prostitute's lips in a neon-lit red-light district.


I do what I do, I'm a gamblin' man
I am a person who loves to take risks in life, including gambling.


I gamble on life and I gamble on love
I take chances not only in gambling but also in other aspects of my life, including love and relationships.


Gamble on luck from above, anyway I can
I am willing to gamble on anything, including luck that may come from above.


Seven card stud, with a full-house hand
Playing the game of poker using seven cards and having a strong hand with a full house.


I'm a jackpot maniac, my friend
I am addicted to gambling and get excited about winning big money.


Tequila shots, one more chance
Drinking tequila and taking one more chance at the game.


For the blackjack gamblin' man
Taking the chance to win at blackjack, which is the game that the gambler loves to play.


The devil bets, he bets on hell
Even the devil takes risks and gambles on hell.


And seven come, eleven right
A reference to the game of craps, where rolling a seven or eleven on the first roll can win the pass line bet.


Holdin' eights and aces tight
Having a strong hand with two eights and two aces and holding onto it tightly.


The gambler bets on heaven tonight
The gambler takes a chance and bets on winning big tonight.


Goin' in for the kill
Going all-in and putting everything at risk in order to win.


It's the gambler's bet tonight
The gambler is taking a big risk tonight in the hope of winning a big reward.


On heaven tonight
The gambler hopes to win big like he is in heaven.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARRY HAY, E HAZELHOF-ROELFZEMA, GEORGE KOOYMANS

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