Las Vegas
Joe Dolan Lyrics


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The Lord above made the world for us,
but the devil made Las Vegas!

Oh Las Vegas, you'll be the death of me,
city of sin oh what a mess I'm in,
look what you've done to me

Oh Las Vegas, I'm losing everything,
why do I stay when every game I play, I just get deeper in

Hey Las Vegas, can nothing save us from you?
Night after night, watching the wheel go round
Hey Las Vegas the devil gave us to you,
One of these days, I'm gonna burn you down

One black Sunday, I came to visit you,
just for a day, to pass some time away and shoot a game or two




Oh Las Vegas that was a year ago,
what can I do you've got me hooked on you and I can never go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Joe Dolan's song "Las Vegas" describe the alluring but dangerous nature of the city known for its gambling and nightlife. The opening lines suggest that while the world was created for human enjoyment, Las Vegas, with its sinful activities, is the creation of the devil. The singer sings about the hold the city has over him, describing it as a "mess" and blaming it for his losses, yet unable to resist its pull. He questions if there's anything that can save him from its grasp, and even threatens to burn the place down one day.


The repeated chorus of "Oh Las Vegas" is almost a plea for help, a recognition of being in too deep with the city. The verses paint pictures of a reckless and carefree lifestyle, with the gambler coming to visit just for a day and finding himself unable to leave a year later. The vivid description of watching the wheel go round suggests a sense of helplessness and being caught in a cycle of addiction. The absence of a traditional bridge in the song reinforces this feeling of being trapped, with the verses and chorus repeating with little variation.


Overall, "Las Vegas" is a cautionary tale about the consequences of giving in to temptation and the dangers of excess. It warns that while some experiences may seem thrilling in the moment, they can have long-lasting and even destructive effects.


Line by Line Meaning

The Lord above made the world for us,
God created this beautiful world for us, filled with love and natural wonders.


but the devil made Las Vegas!
However, human greed gave birth to Las Vegas, a city that embodies the sinful desires of mankind.


Oh Las Vegas, you'll be the death of me,
Las Vegas, you're tearing me apart, leading me to a path of self-destruction and eventual demise.


city of sin oh what a mess I'm in,
This city is surrounded by temptation and indulgence, and I am trapped in its dangerous web of vice.


look what you've done to me
My life has been deeply affected by the negative consequences of my time spent in Las Vegas.


Oh Las Vegas, I'm losing everything,
My obsession with this city has cost me more and more, and I am losing everything that once mattered to me.


why do I stay when every game I play, I just get deeper in
Despite the obvious signs of losing, I am still unable to resist the temptation of the games, leading me deeper into a cycle of addiction.


Hey Las Vegas, can nothing save us from you?
Is there any hope or salvation for those who fall prey to the seduction of Las Vegas, or are we all doomed to suffer its devastating effects?


Night after night, watching the wheel go round
The monotonous routine of continually engaging in games at the casino, anxiously waiting for a significant win.


Hey Las Vegas the devil gave us to you,
Las Vegas was created as a physical manifestation of the devil's temptation, designed to attract and ensnare those who struggle with moral weakness.


One of these days, I'm gonna burn you down
Eventually, I will gather the strength to break free from the destructive grip of Las Vegas and leave behind the memories that have caused me so much pain and suffering.


One black Sunday, I came to visit you,
On a particular day, I decided to visit Las Vegas, unaware that it would serve as the beginning of a tragic downfall.


just for a day, to pass some time away and shoot a game or two
I merely intended to spend a day or two quietly playing games just to kill some time and maybe win a little something as a distraction.


Oh Las Vegas that was a year ago,
It has now been a year since my initial trip to Las Vegas, and since then, I have been unable to shake off the addictive influence of this city.


what can I do you've got me hooked on you and I can never go
My addiction to Las Vegas has become so strong that even though I am aware of the negative consequences, I cannot break free from its hold, always drawn back to resume my destructive behavior.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MITCH MURRAY, PETER CALLANDER

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