Born to Lose
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics


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Born to lose
I've lived my life in vain
Every dream I dream is only brought me pain
All my life I've always been so blue
Born to lose
And now I'm losing you

Born to lose
It seems so hard to bear
How I longed to always have you near
You've grown tired and now you say we're through
Born to lose
And now I'm losing you

Born to lose
I've lived my life in vain
Every dream I dream is only brought with pain
All my life I've always been so blue
Born to lose
And now I'm losing you




Born to lose
And now I'm losing you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of LeAnn Rimes's song "Born to Lose" express feelings of deep sorrow and loss, revealing the singer's sense of helplessness in the face of life's difficulties. In the first verse, the singer reveals that she has always felt like a failure, constantly experiencing disappointment and pain despite her efforts to achieve her dreams. The repeated use of the phrase "Born to lose" emphasizes the sense of fate or destiny that the singer feels is responsible for her struggles.


The second verse expresses the singer's attachment to a person who has now rejected her, adding to her overwhelming sense of loss and failure. The longing for that person's presence is palpable as the singer expresses her innermost feelings of rejection and the fear of losing someone forever. The repetition of the phrase "Born to lose" in this verse reinforces the idea that the singer's fate is to experience loss and disappointment, whether in love or in other areas of her life.


The final verse repeats much of what was said before, underscoring the sense of futility and sadness that the singer feels. The use of the phrase "all my life I've always been so blue" reveals the extent to which the singer has struggled with depression and negative self-image, as well as the deep emotional impact of losing someone she loves. The final statement, "And now I'm losing you," brings closure to the song, emphasizing the sense of finality and irrevocable loss that the singer feels.


Line by Line Meaning

Born to lose
Destined to fail or suffer from the start


I've lived my life in vain
I've wasted my life pursuing meaningless and unfulfilling goals


Every dream I dream is only brought me pain
All my aspirations have only caused me suffering


All my life I've always been so blue
I've been sad and depressed for the entirety of my existence


And now I'm losing you
I'm losing the person I care about the most


It seems so hard to bear
It's incredibly difficult to endure


How I longed to always have you near
I yearned to be with you all the time


You've grown tired and now you say we're through
You've become weary and decided to end our relationship




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Ted Daffan

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