VEGAS
Laura Sauvage Lyrics
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And I’ve came here before
Hell, I’m never
coming here anymore
I keep telling myself
You don’t learn from lies
The Las Vegas Strip keeps burning my eyes
They keep a-winning
and we keep losing
The more you look better
The more you get by
Beautiful people
Living their lives
Not a care
Not a worry
Not even a try
Not even a try
They don’t call ’em cars
They call ’em automobiles
And if you look ’em in the face
That shit ain’t even real
But the luck of a draw is a terrible deal
‘cause they keep winning and we keep losing
It’s a slow burn
It’s a slow burn in
every way
What looks far is always
so much
further away
Well, I should’ve known better not to ever
Get fooled twice
The lyrics to Laura Sauvage's song "VEGAS" delve into the themes of disillusionment and deception in the flashy city of Las Vegas. The opening lines, "Well it rarely rains in Nevada, And I’ve came here before, Hell, I’m never coming here anymore," suggest that the singer has been to Las Vegas multiple times and is now vowing to never return. The repetition of negative experiences and disappointments has led to a sense of frustration and determination to stay away.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea of not learning from lies. The Las Vegas Strip, with all its glitz and glamour, is described as burning the singer's eyes. This could metaphorically represent the overwhelming and often deceitful nature of the city. The mention of a "dirty consolation prize" highlights the allure of Las Vegas, where people are constantly searching for quick fixes and temporary happiness amidst the chaos.
The song contrasts the experiences of "beautiful people" living their lives without a care or worry, while the singer and others like them continue to lose. The reference to cars being called "automobiles" and not even being real suggests a sense of artifice and superficiality in the city. The idea of luck, represented as a "terrible deal," further emphasizes the unfairness and unpredictability of Las Vegas.
Line by Line Meaning
Well it rarely rains in Nevada
Nevada is known for its dry climate and lack of rainfall.
And I’ve came here before
The singer has visited this place previously.
Hell, I’m never coming here anymore
The singer has decided to never return to this place again.
I keep telling myself
The artist regularly reminds themselves.
You don’t learn from lies
The artist acknowledges that lies do not provide valuable lessons.
The Las Vegas Strip keeps burning my eyes
The singer finds the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip overwhelming or bothersome.
Eager for a dirty consolation prize
The singer desires a questionable or unsatisfactory reward in an attempt to find comfort.
They keep a-winning and we keep losing
Others continue to achieve success while the artist consistently experiences failure.
The more you look better
The more you appear attractive or appealing.
The more you get by
The more you succeed or progress.
Beautiful people
Attractive individuals.
Living their lives
Engaging in their own experiences and activities.
Not a care
Without any worry or concern.
Not a worry
Without any anxiety or apprehension.
Not even a try
Without putting in any effort or attempt.
They don’t call ’em cars
The term used to refer to vehicles is different in this context.
They call ’em automobiles
The term used to refer to vehicles is 'automobiles'.
And if you look ’em in the face
When you confront or directly face them.
That shit ain’t even real
Those things are not genuine or authentic.
But the luck of a draw is a terrible deal
Relying solely on luck or chance outcomes is not advantageous.
‘cause they keep winning and we keep losing
While others continue to achieve victory, the artist consistently experiences defeat.
It’s a slow burn
The situation or experience gradually intensifies or becomes more difficult.
It’s a slow burn in every way
The challenging aspects persist and affect various aspects of the situation.
What looks far is always so much further away
The distance or difficulty of achieving something seems greater than anticipated.
Well, I should’ve known better not to ever Get fooled twice
The singer regrets not learning from a previous experience of being deceived.
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Written by: Laura Sauvage
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