I Want It All
Minutes Til Midnight Lyrics


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she says im a gambler
and i just like the odds
finish in the money
im just counting cards

heard it from a minister
says i got a vice
its all skill, no luck involved
i like to roll the dice

then it hit me
so electric
like im breathing
kicking, screaming out

then it hit me
and i believe it
like im dreaming
And I Want It All

she says i'm a gambler
got angles on the line
i want in on the action,
dimes on the blind

some say i'm just lucky
fillies, cards and hounds
its all skill, no luck involved
when all the chips are down

then it hit me
so electric
like im breathing
kicking, screaming out

then it hit me
and i believe it




like im dreaming
I Want It All

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "I Want It All" by Minutes Til Midnight speak of a gambler who is confident in their skills and enjoys the thrill of taking chances. The song starts with the declaration that the singer is a gambler who likes to play the odds and counts cards to ensure that they finish in the money. However, the singer is aware that some people may view their gambling as a vice or a matter of luck rather than skill. Nevertheless, the singer defends their abilities, saying that it is all skill and no luck involved. They enjoy rolling the dice and taking risks that pay off in the end.


The chorus of the song is where the singer shows their conviction and determination to pursue their dreams. They experienced a moment of realization that felt electric and left them breathless. It was a moment of clarity where they believed that they could achieve anything they wanted. This feeling was so intense that it felt like they were kicking and screaming out, and yet they wanted more.


Overall, "I Want It All" is a song that celebrates taking risks, pursuing dreams, and being confident in one's abilities. The song's lyrics are reminiscent of the thrill of gambling, but they can also be applied to other areas of life where one takes chances and seeks success. The singer's desire to have it all is a universal human trait that many can relate to, even if they don't gamble.


Line by Line Meaning

she says i'm a gambler
The singer's companion is informing him that he takes chances


and i just like the odds
The singer enjoys the possibility of winning against the probability of losing


finish in the money
The singer intends to earn a significant victory


im just counting cards
The artist is strategizing to win the game just like counting cards


heard it from a minister
The artist learned from a religious figure


says i got a vice
The singer is being told he has a negative habit


its all skill, no luck involved
The singer believes that his success results from his ability not just chance


i like to roll the dice
The artist enjoys taking risks


then it hit me
The artist has an epiphany


so electric
The artist's realization is thrilling


like im breathing
The realization is as essential as their breath


kicking, screaming out
The artist excitedly vocalizes their feelings


and i believe it
The singer trusts the reality of their dreams


like im dreaming
The singer is overwhelmed similarly to having a profound dream


she says i'm a gambler
The singer's associate still thinks he takes risks for money


got angles on the line
The artist plans to win by any means possible


i want in on the action
The artist would like to be involved in the high-risk games


dimes on the blind
The singer is willing to risk money without seeing his hand


some say i'm just lucky
The singer's winning streak may be attributed to chance by some


fillies, cards and hounds
The artist is involved in diverse gambling activities


all skill, no luck involved
Once again, the artist asserts his skill over chance outcomes


when all the chips are down
The artist's true skills are revealed when it's a close game


I Want It All
The singer desires to win everything and anything




Writer(s): Clifford C. Magreta

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Comments from YouTube:

Paradise44

This is my absolute favorite song from this band! Rock on!

tacocat318

Only heard this album, every song is one of pure, gasoline powered industry. Every song ive heard on this album is the embodiment of progress through destruction. Wished id heard this band years ago. Keep it up guys

xsjado1air

why is this so good? i never buy music, but this i might just as well

Leo Storm

this song would go so well with the great prentender anime. I wish the next season of the show uses this as its opening.

llodoroo

My fave song on the album! Came from drifters! If you're there, what song are you most proud of?

er dunno

I will find you llodus...

Chelys A'tuin

I like Electricity most

Arthur Beugre

llodoroo going out fighting

Moobles

Snowden so far, like them all to be honest!

Tanya von Degurechaff

I still come from DRIFTERS my favorite song is Going Out Fighting

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