Who's Got The Action
Matt Dusk Lyrics


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Alice is like a racehorse, I play her to win
But if I should lose her, another may come in
Love can be like heaven, love can be a joke
But it's worth a gamble, so hey I go for broke

Who's got the action?
Who'll take a chance on love?
Who's got a kiss for me?
Give me one and you'll get back three
Who's got the action?
Just lay it on the line
I'll bet you 10 to 1 you'll be mine

Now once I had a Philly, I ain't seen her since
Some can't go the distance, they're only good in sprints
Sweethearts stay together, when it's fair and warm
But comes stormy weather, they don't run to form

Who's got the action?
Who'll take a chance on love?
Who's got a kiss for me?
Give me one and you'll get back three
Who's got the action?
Just lay it on the line
I'll bet you 10 to 1 you'll be mine

They put on a long shot, I play either way
All I need's a winner, and this could be the day
When I win my parlay, I'll be set for life
I'll take all that money, and go find me a wife

Who's got the action?
Who'll take a chance on love?
Who's got a kiss for me?
Give me one and you'll get back three
Who's got the action?
Just lay it on the line




I'll bet you 10 to 1, I'll bet you 10 to 1
I'll bet you 10 to 1 you'll be mine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Matt Dusk's song "Who's Got The Action" describe a man who is willing to take chances on love, comparing it to a risky bet. The song's title comes from the gambling term "action," which refers to placing a bet. The singer sees Alice as a prize to be won and is willing to take risks to win her affection. He acknowledges that love can be unpredictable and doesn't always work out, but he believes it's worth the gamble.


The second verse describes a past relationship that didn't last. The man compares his ex-girlfriend to a racehorse that couldn't go the distance. He notes that some couples only stay together in good weather but falter in difficult times. The chorus repeats the theme of taking chances on love and asks who has the courage to lay it all on the line.


The final verse again compares love to a bet, with the man hoping to hit it big and find his true love. The song concludes with him offering a 10-to-1 bet that the person he's singing to will be his.


Overall, "Who's Got The Action" is a catchy tune with a gambling metaphor that captures the excitement and risk of falling in love.


Line by Line Meaning

Alice is like a racehorse, I play her to win
I treat my lover like a prized horse, and aim to win her heart.


But if I should lose her, another may come in
If I fail to win her heart, there will always be other opportunities to pursue love.


Love can be like heaven, love can be a joke
Love can bring immense joy or deep pain, depending on how it unfolds.


But it's worth a gamble, so hey I go for broke
Despite the unpredictable nature of love, it's worth taking a risk for the chance to find true happiness.


Who's got the action?
Who is willing to take a risk for love?


Who'll take a chance on love?
Who is brave enough to risk their heart for a shot at love?


Who's got a kiss for me?
Who is open to sharing a romantic moment with me?


Give me one and you'll get back three
If you give me a kiss, I promise to repay your affection threefold.


Just lay it on the line
Be honest and straightforward with me about your feelings and intentions.


I'll bet you 10 to 1 you'll be mine
I am confident enough in my ability to win your heart that I'm willing to bet on it.


Now once I had a Philly, I ain't seen her since
I once had a promising relationship, but it ultimately did not work out and I have not seen that person since.


Some can't go the distance, they're only good in sprints
Some people are only capable of sustaining short-term relationships and can't handle commitment in the long run.


Sweethearts stay together, when it's fair and warm
Couples tend to remain close when times are good and life is easy.


But comes stormy weather, they don't run to form
When times get tough, many relationships falter and break down.


They put on a long shot, I play either way
Others may see my pursuit of love as a long shot, but I am willing to take the chance regardless of the odds.


All I need's a winner, and this could be the day
I am searching for a relationship that brings me happiness and fulfillment, and I am hopeful that today could be the day I find it.


When I win my parlay, I'll be set for life
If I find the right person to spend my life with, I will have all the happiness and security I could ever need.


I'll take all that money, and go find me a wife
If I win big in the pursuit of love, I will use my success to find a life partner and start a family.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEORGE DUNING, JACK BROOKS

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