From an early age, Matt Dusk wanted to become a performer. At the age of seven, he was accepted into the St. Michael's Choir School, where he remained for eleven years. Originally Dusk performed opera and classical music but after hearing a couple Tony Bennett and Sarah Vaughan records at the age of 17 he began to change his musical style and direction. In 1998 he won the top spot in the Canadian National Exhibition Rising Star Competition, beating out 654 contestants. However, Dusk was on a path to take over the family business, and in 1998 went to Toronto's York University to study economics. After spending a year in the economics department, Dusk could not forget his passion for music and in 1999 changed programs to study for a BFA in music, where his emphasis was squarely on jazz and popular music. He studied jazz theory with John Gittins, jazz vocal with Bob Fenton, and attended a masterclass with Oscar Peterson. Dusk was also awarded the university’s Oscar Peterson Scholarship and in 2002 graduated with an honors degree in music.
Before Dusk had secured a major record deal, he recorded four independent CDs (The Way It Is being the only one re-released thusfar) and many of his songs became popular on MP3 websites. In March 2003 he signed a major record deal with Decca Records. In 2004 Dusk was invited to the Golden Nugget Casino in Las Vegas to perform as in-house entertainer throughout the filming of the hit reality TV show on FOX, "The Casino".
His debut album "Two Shots" was released on June 5, 2004. The album produced the hit single, "Two Shots of Happy, One Shot of Sad" which was written by Bono and The Edge from the Irish rock band U2. Dusk followed up his debut album with a holiday album entitled "Peace On Earth" which was released November 30, 2005.
In January 2006 Dusk travelled to Los Angeles to record his next album Back In Town at Capitol Records fabled Studio A. Here, Dusk recorded with a 58 piece orchestra. Back In Town features a mix of jazz standards and originals, and was released in June of 2006. As a promotion, Matt included personally signed liner notes with every pre-ordered copy of this album.
Who's Got The Action
Matt Dusk Lyrics
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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?
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
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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