Bringing forth frenzied punk-pop-style tunes, Inspection 12 presents some d… Read Full Bio ↴Bringing forth frenzied punk-pop-style tunes, Inspection 12 presents some distinct creations within the most fierce and rhythmic visions of power rock & roll. Dan McLintock (vocals, bass) and Scott Shad (drums) were the founding members of Inspection 12 in 1994, in Jacksonville, FL. Later joining the team were Pete Mosely (guitar, vocals) and James Trimble (guitars), finally closing Inspection's lineup in late 1997. During the following years, the band managed to appear on numerous shows, including playing on the same stage as No Use for a Name or Man Face. Inspection 12, their debut and self-titled album, was the first full-length of a series of four that the band managed to issue on their own. You're a Nation, Step Into the Fire, and Home were the discs that followed, before the band decided to sign with Honest Don's Barely Legal Recordings in 2000. Less than a year later, in March 2001, the Florida team suffered a major loss when drummer Scott Shad died in a car accident. However, the rest of the group still managed to record a fifth album, In Recovery, which hit record stores in May 2001. Pop-Punk since 1994.

NOTHING TO LOSE
Inspection 12 Lyrics

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Willing. Waiting. I never knew this was inside of me.
I'm Dreaming. Facing my future now whatever it may be.
I'm on the brink and wide awake.
An open mind. An unknown fate.

I've still got time so I won't fight destiny.
At times I feel like I'm alone, but then I think about my friends.
I know that they're in the same boat and I have sympathy for them.

I know they feel the way I do, not knowing there is to come.

They know I'm feeling that way too and they know that they're not alone.
Nothing to lose.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Inspection 12's song "Nothing to Lose" touch upon themes of self-discovery, facing the future, and camaraderie. The first verse centers on the singer's realization that there was a part of themself they had not previously recognized: "Willing, Waiting, I never knew this was inside of me." This newfound awareness emboldens the singer to confront their future head-on, even as they acknowledge that uncertainty lies ahead. The second verse offers a sense of communal understanding and support, as the singer recognizes that their friends are similarly grappling with the unknown future.

Overall, the message of the song is one of resilience and hope. The singer chooses to embrace their fate, rather than fight against it. They find comfort in the knowledge that they are not alone in their struggles, and they take comfort in the fact that they have "nothing to lose." The song encourages listeners to adopt a similar mindset, and to find strength in both their own potential and the bonds they share with others.

Line by Line Meaning

Willing. Waiting. I never knew this was inside of me.
I have a willingness to face my future and I'm waiting for the best things to come. I never knew that strength was within me.

I'm Dreaming. Facing my future now whatever it may be.
I have dreams for my future and I'm bravely facing whatever it brings, good or bad.

I'm on the brink and wide awake.
I'm in a critical situation and very alert.

An open mind. An unknown fate.
I'm approaching the future with an open mind and heart, but I don't know what the fate holds.

I've still got time so I won't fight destiny.
Since I have ample time, I won't fight against fate, I'll let life happen as it should.

At times I feel like I'm alone, but then I think about my friends.
Sometimes I feel lonely and lost, but then I remember how supportive my friends are who also share the same feelings.

I know that they're in the same boat and I have sympathy for them.
I realize that my friends are going through similar times as me, and hence, I empathize with them.

I know they feel the way I do, not knowing there is to come.
I am aware that they feel uncertain about the future, just like me.

They know I'm feeling that way too and they know that they're not alone.
I'm aware that my friends know that I'm feeling the same and that they have my support, and are never alone.

Nothing to lose.
I have nothing to lose in this situation, so I'll face it with courage.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RODNEY HUNTER

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