Learn to Lose
Hockey Lyrics
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I dont know what to do.
I dont know what to do.
I dont know what to do.
All the times its worked.
All the times ive saw.
All the times ive left.
Well you know ive got to learn to lose for a while.
Well i guess ive got to learn you used to be mine.
Well you know ive got to learn learn learn
You used to be mine.
And how i wish, to turn my troubles to gold.
And i long to be done with all these nightmare miles.
They got behind my shoes, and they got behind my style.
Im goin down the river fast times
See all the towns ive worked.
See all the towns ive known.
See all the towns ive craved.
Well you know ive got to learn to lose for a while.
Well you know ive got to learn to lose for a while.
Well i guess ive got to learn you used to be mine.
Well you know ive got to learn learn learn
You used to be mine
And how i wish, to turn my toubles to gold.
I dont know what to do.
I dont know what to do.
I dont know what to do.
I dont know what to do.
Last time i lost control of
My confidence it took me
Five years to get it back
And took my good chances from me
And Ive made some good arrangements
Ive made some bad arrangements
Dont know which one came first
I promise that its reverce.
Now how close did you get to the end of the line?
Well you know ive got to learn to lose for a while.
Well you know ive got to learn to lose for a while.
Well you guess ive got to learn you used to be mine.
Well you know youve got to learn learn learn learn learn.
You know ive got to learn to lose for a while.
Well you know ive got to learn to lose for a while.
And how i wish, to turn my troubles to gold.
You know ive got to learn.
You know youve got to learn.
You know ive got to learn to lose.
The lyrics of Hockey's song Learn to Lose depict a personal struggle to accept failure and move forward. The repetition of "I don't know what to do" emphasizes the singer's feeling of being lost and unsure of how to cope with their current situation. The lines "All the times it's worked" and "All the times I've left" suggest that the singer has experienced success in the past, but for some reason, they are struggling with it now.
The chorus "Well you know I've got to learn to lose for a while" reinforces the idea that failure is a necessary part of growth and that it can teach us important lessons. The line "And how I wish to turn my troubles to gold" demonstrates the singer's desire to transform their struggles into something valuable and meaningful. The second verse indicates that the singer is reflecting on past mistakes and lost opportunities but remains optimistic about the future, as they express their willingness to learn from these experiences.
Overall, Learn to Lose is a deeply introspective song that highlights the importance of learning from failure and personal growth. The song's instrumentation blends uplifting harmonies with an underlying sense of melancholy that reinforces the emotional intensity of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I dont know what to do.
I am unsure and do not have the answers to solve my problems.
All the times its worked.
I have experienced success in the past.
All the times ive saw.
I have witnessed many situations and outcomes.
All the times ive left.
I have departed from many situations in my life.
Well you know ive got to learn to lose for a while.
I must accept defeat and learn from my failures.
Well i guess ive got to learn you used to be mine.
I need to come to terms with losing something or someone that was once mine.
Well you know ive got to learn learn learn You used to be mine.
I must repeatedly remind myself to accept my loss and move on.
And how i wish, to turn my troubles to gold.
I desire for my struggles to turn into something valuable and positive.
And i long to be done with all these nightmare miles.
I wish to move past all of the difficult and challenging times.
They got behind my shoes, and they got behind my style.
My hardships have affected the way I carry myself.
Im goin down the river fast times See all the towns ive worked.
I am moving quickly through life, reflecting on my past experiences.
Last time i lost control of My confidence it took me Five years to get it back And took my good chances from me
Losing confidence led to missed opportunities, and it took a long time to recover.
Ive made some good arrangements Ive made some bad arrangements Dont know which one came first I promise that its reverce.
I have made both good and bad decisions, and I acknowledge that sometimes things happened in reverse order.
Now how close did you get to the end of the line?
Have you heard this entire story of my struggles and need to learn to lose?
You know ive got to learn to lose for a while.
Inevitably, I must come to terms with and learn from my losses.
And how i wish, to turn my troubles to gold.
Despite the hardships I face, I still hope to find something valuable within them.
You know ive got to learn to lose.
Once again, I must acknowledge that I need to learn how to accept losing.
Contributed by Natalie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheCarloselvira
what a wonderful song!!!
@bookgirl2
They give a fantastic show. They were here early in their tour with the Constellations and the Postelles. AWESOME. I ran home and bought the album that night!
@PharaohChreyOfEgypta
Underrated
@Wh0rse
my favorite part is the beginning when he's like "all those times it's WORKED.... and all those times all gone, all gone" and then a little later when hes like "all those times I LAUGHED...- 'ooooh!'" this song makes me think a lot about my past and about growing up
@ScorpiousMagnus
Love this song and band!!! Great video too!!! I have just discovered this band-and yeah-there should be more views for this song and band.
@elextrixtechnixtree
just found out about 'em, lovin em, this is the 3rd video in a row i've checked out, can't get enough man.
@juliaaa1111
I love his voice so much
@ronaldtugnut8954
Miss this sound
@arterri5
Mahou ! xD I love this song Me encanta esta canción
@lissethna89
amaaazing :D lovinggggg it =)