Shots / I Bet My Life
Maddie Wilson Lyrics
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That you would never want for me
I know I let you down, didn't I?
So many sleepless nights
Where your were waiting up on me
Well I'm just a slave unto the night
Now remember when I told you
That's the last you' see for me
Maddie Wilson's song Shots / I Bet My Life is a powerful and relatable piece about making choices and dealing with the consequences. In the first verse, she laments her choice of path that her loved one would not have wanted for her. She feels guilty for letting them down and causing them sleepless nights. She recognizes that she has become a slave to her actions, and there seems to be no way out.
The chorus of the song is where Maddie reveals her conflicting emotions. She is sorry, but she also takes ownership of her actions. She made a bet with her life and lost, but she was willing to take that chance. She feels like she has hit rock bottom, yet she refuses to give up. At the end of the day, she is the one who has to live with the choices she has made, and she accepts that.
In the second verse, Maddie reminisces about her promise to walk away from her old life, and how her loved one won't see her again. She acknowledges the hurt she has caused but still supports her decision to take the risks that life offers. She recognizes that the gamble may not always pay off, but she's willing to face the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
I knew I took the path
I was aware that I chose a path
That you would never want for me
You didn't approve of the path I chose
I know I let you down, didn't I?
I'm aware that I disappointed you
So many sleepless nights
There were numerous nights where I couldn't sleep
Where you were waiting up on me
You stayed awake waiting for me
Well I'm just a slave unto the night
I'm addicted to the night life
Now remember when I told you
Recall the time when I said
That's the last you'll see for me
That was my final departure
Contributed by Dylan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
80s Dreamer
I know I took the path that you would never want for me
I know I let you down, didn't I?
So many sleepless nights where you were waiting up on me
Well I'm just a slave unto the night
Now remember when I told you that's the last you'll see of me
Remember when I broke you down to tears
I know I took the path that you would never want for me
I gave you hell through all the years
So I, I bet my life, I bet my life
I bet my life for you
I, I bet my life, I bet my life
I bet my life for you
I've been around the world and never in my wildest dreams
Would I come running home to you
I've told a million lies but now I tell a single truth
There's you in everything I do
Now remember when I told you that's the last you'll see of me
Remember when I broke you down to tears
I know I took the path that you would never want for me
I gave you hell through all the years
So I, I bet my life, I bet my life
I bet my life for you
I, I bet my life, I bet my life
I bet my life for you
Don't tell me that I'm wrong
I've walked that road before
And left you on your own
And please believe them when they say
That it's left for yesterday
And the records that I've played
Please forgive me for all I've done
So I, I bet my life, I bet my life
I bet my life for you
I, I bet my life, I bet my life
I bet my life for you
I, I bet my, I bet my, I bet my
I, I bet my, I bet my, I bet my
Hair 101 with April
who else had to watch the scene a few times where she appeared behind the crowd on the other side?? nice work girl. that was awesome!
ExcelenteMMA2
? lol
RangerRon75
seriously, one take Maddie ?? I wish you had a behind the scenes look at this. keeping an eye on the group's movement.
Well done! There's enough negativity in the world.
I always look forward to your songs to brighten my day. :-)
Бекзат Соодаев
It is not one take
Maddie Wilson
RangerRon75 I wish we would've gotten behind the scenes! A big group of people running behind the camera. Haha :)
TC Happenings
Love how this was laid out between shots, so cool. I must confess I loved the totally cliche white dance moves from tan shirt girl and blue shirt guy at 1:57, it seriously made my life! All about letting loose and having fun.
Allie Ashton
Haha that guy is my CTE teacher too! He showed us this video in class!!😂
Alaia Aguero
+doglover1106 mine too
sarah
Hahah omg the guy in the blue is my teacher! He showed us this video in class! He doesn't have any moves
TC Happenings
Oscar Vindas Dang straight!