Ace of Spades
Motörhead猀 Lyrics
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You win some, lose some, all the same to me
The pleasure is to play, makes no difference what you say
I don't share your greed, the only card I need is the Ace of Spades
The Ace of Spades
Playing for the high one, dancing with the devil
Seven or eleven, snake eyes watching you
Double up or quit, double stake or split, the Ace of Spades
The Ace of Spades
You know I'm born to lose, and gambling's for fools
But that's the way I like it baby
I don't wanna live for ever
And don't forget the joker!
Pushing up the ante, I know you gotta see me
Read 'em and weep, the dead man's hand again
I see it in your eyes, take one look and die
The only thing you see, you know it's gonna be the Ace of Spades
The Ace of Spades
The lyrics to the iconic song Ace of Spades by Motörhead are an ode to gambling and the thrill of taking risks. The opening lines, "If you like to gamble, I tell you I'm your man, you win some, lose some, all the same to me," suggest a sense of nonchalance toward winning or losing, and a willingness to take chances regardless of the outcome. The singer finds pleasure in playing the game, regardless of what others may think or say. He rejects the notion of greed and materialism, stating that the only card he needs is the Ace of Spades, a symbol of power, rebellion, and death.
The lyrics continue to describe the various aspects of gambling, such as "playing for the high one, dancing with the devil," and the different outcomes one can face, such as "seven or eleven," and "double up or quit." The singer acknowledges the risks involved in gambling, admitting that he is "born to lose," yet he continues to take chances because that's the way he likes it. The song ends with a reference to the joker, a wildcard that can alter the course of the game or bring about unforeseen consequences.
Overall, Ace of Spades is a testament to the thrill of the chase and the rush of adrenaline that comes with taking risks. It celebrates the rebellious spirit of those who are unafraid to play the game of life on their own terms, even if it means facing the consequences of their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
If you like to gamble, I tell you I'm your man
If gambling is what you're into, I'm the one for you
You win some, lose some, all the same to me
I don't care if you win or lose, it's all the same to me
The pleasure is to play, makes no difference what you say
Playing is its own reward, your opinion doesn't matter
I don't share your greed, the only card I need is the Ace of Spades
I'm not like you, all I care about is the Ace of Spades
Playing for the high one, dancing with the devil
I'm taking big risks, living dangerously
Going with the flow, it's all a game to me
I don't take anything too seriously, it's all just a game
Seven or eleven, snake eyes watching you
Anything can happen, and sometimes it's bad luck
Double up or quit, double stake or split, the Ace of Spades
I'm playing for high stakes, and all I need is the Ace of Spades
You know I'm born to lose, and gambling's for fools
I know I'm not going to win, and most people would say it's foolish to even try
But that's the way I like it baby
But I enjoy it anyway
I don't wanna live for ever
I don't want to live a boring, safe life
And don't forget the joker!
And there's always an element of unpredictability
Pushing up the ante, I know you gotta see me
I'm raising the stakes, and you can't resist
Read 'em and weep, the dead man's hand again
I have a winning hand, and you can't beat it
I see it in your eyes, take one look and die
I know I'm going to win, and you can see it in my confidence
The only thing you see, you know it's gonna be the Ace of Spades
You know I'm going to win, and all I needed was the Ace of Spades
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EDWARD ALAN CLARKE, IAN KILMISTER, PHILIP JOHN TAYLOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lucip4011
If you like to gamble
I tell you, I'm your man
You win some, lose some
It's all the same to me
The pleasure is to play
Makes no difference what you say
I don't share your greed
The only card I need
Is the Ace of Spades
The Ace of Spades
Playing for the high one
Dancing with the devil
Going with the flow
It's all a game to me
Seven or eleven
Snake eyes watching you
Double up or quit
Double stake or split
The Ace of Spades
The Ace of Spades
You know I'm born to lose
And gambling's for fools
But that's the way I like it, baby
I don't want to live forever
And don't forget the joker
Pushing up the ante
I know you got to see me
Read 'em and weep
The dead man's hand again
I see it in your eyes
Take one look and die
The only thing you see
You know it's gonna be
The Ace of Spades
The Ace of Spades, uh
@organickevinlondon
it's in my "top 3 Rock songs of all time"
along with Deep Purple, Smoke on the Water,
and the Cult, She Sells Sanctuary,
ALL 3 of them, have instantly recognisable, unique, guitar intros.
(I originate from Staffordshire, the home of Motorhead
and when I created, the MOST ECO FRIENDLY, HARDCORE, EARTHY,
organic produce, home delivery company in London, back in 2003,
my company's carefully thought out logo was "the Ace of Spades",
my "company??" consisted of just 2 people,
me, someone that had risked their life TWICE to successfully save 2 peoples lives,
and suffers from DOUBLE P.T.S.D, because of THAT
and spent time in prison as an innocent person,
and my best mate Robin a fully qualified Aerobatics pilot,
who spent many years wrongfully banged up in Mental Hospitals,
when I showed Robin, the "Ace of Spades" company logo,
he just said to me "THAT is FUCKING AWESOME"
fully understanding the link between organic farmers,
the phrase "Ace of Spades", Motorhead's EARTHYNESS,
my companies no nonsense Eco friendliness and my Staffordshire heritage,
I'm sure that Lemmy, Fast Eddie and Filthy Animal Taylor,
would have approved of THAT logo too).
@0527jose
Lyrics:
If you like to gamble
I tell you, I'm your man
You win some, lose some
It's all the same to me
The pleasure is to play
Makes no difference what you say
I don't share your greed
The only card I need
Is the Ace of Spades
The Ace of Spades
Playing for the high one
Dancing with the devil
Going with the flow
It's all a game to me
Seven or eleven
Snake eyes watching you
Double up or quit
Double stake or split
The Ace of Spades
The Ace of Spades
You know I'm born to lose
And gambling's for fools
But that's the way I like it, baby
I don't want to live forever
And don't forget the joker
Pushing up the ante
I know you got to see me
Read 'em and weep
The dead man's hand again
I see it in your eyes
Take one look and die
The only thing you see
You know it's gonna be
The Ace of Spades
The Ace of Spades, uh
@HertzVillegasC
If you like to gamble, I tell you I'm your man
You win some, lose some, all the same to me
The pleasure is to play, makes no difference what you say
I don't share your greed, the only card I need is the Ace of Spades
The Ace of Spades
Playing for the high one, dancing with the Devil
Going with the flow, it's all a game to me
7 or 11, snake eyes watching you
Double up or quit, double stake or split, the Ace of Spades
The Ace of Spades
You know I'm born to lose, and gambling's for fools
But that's the way I like it baby
I don't wanna live for ever
And don't forget the Joker!
Pushing up the ante, I know you got to see me
Read 'em and weep, the dead man's hand again
I see it in your eyes, take one look and die
The only thing you see, you know it's gonna be
The Ace of Spades!
The Ace of Spades!
Ha!
*********
THNX FN' MOTÖRHEAD!!! \m/
@mayrebap
Lemmys' voice sounds like a pack of cigarettes & a bottle of Jack Daniels suddenly started talking
@davidhardin6649
😂😂
@amirfaisal3329
What about heroine?
@sarahwagneryost
Amir faisal that too
@jeim5480
A pack Marlboro reds actually
@joyjr91_
@@amirfaisal3329 Nah man Lemmy wasn’t into downers, he preferred the adrenaline kinds such as speed/meth. You can literally make it out by listening to the kind of music they made.
@rabmcnair4488
This song is the speed at which Lemmy lived his life, full throttle and no stopping.
@anotherbigfootwithinternet2147
One of the best ways to live life.
@BayernMunchenFan11
@@anotherbigfootwithinternet2147 and lived to 70 too boot. literally lived hard and toured until he died. mad respect.
@mufalonami2282
FUCK YESSS!!!!!