Ace of Spades
Motˆrhead 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 of Motörhead's "Ace of Spades" talk about the thrill and excitement of gambling, and essentially the high-risk, high-reward aspect of life. The first stanza sets the tone for the entire song, as the singer claims to be the perfect gambling partner for whoever is interested because winning and losing are equal in his eyes. The second stanza further emphasizes how the singer enjoys playing the game, regardless of the consequences, and he doesn't share the same greed as his opponents. The chorus emphasizes the only card the singer needs to win the game, i.e., the Ace of Spades.
The third stanza highlights how the singer is ready to take on bigger risks, even if it means going against the devil's temptations. The next few lines mention the various possibilities of the game and how the singer doesn't mind losing or increasing his stake to win more. The chorus is repeated, and the last two lines emphasize how the singer's victory is almost certain due to his obsession with the Ace of Spades. The final lines mention the Joker card, which could serve as a friendly reminder that life may hold unexpected twists and turns, but the singer is willing to keep taking risks and living life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
If you like to gamble, I tell you I'm your man
I am the person to go to if you enjoy taking risks
You win some, lose some, all the same to me
I am indifferent to both victory and defeat
The pleasure is to play, makes no difference what you say
I take pleasure in the act of playing regardless of any opposing opinions
I don't share your greed, the only card I need is the Ace of Spades
I don't have the same desire for wealth as you, the only thing I need is the Ace of Spades
Playing for the high one, dancing with the devil
Taking a risk with potentially high stakes, living dangerously
Going with the flow, it's all a game to me
Following my instincts, taking it all as a game
Seven or eleven, snake eyes watching you
Rolling the dice with a chance of winning big, but also the risk of losing everything
Double up or quit, double stake or split, the Ace of Spades
Risking everything with the potential of doubling the stake, and if that fails, splitting with only the Ace of Spades remaining
You know I'm born to lose, and gambling's for fools
I am destined to fail and gambling is not a wise choice
But that's the way I like it baby
However, I still choose to live my life that way
I don't wanna live for ever
I have no desire to live forever
And don't forget the joker!
Also, don't forget about the wildcard in the game
Pushing up the ante, I know you gotta see me
Increasing the stakes, I know you cannot resist the temptation to play with me
Read 'em and weep, the dead man's hand again
You have lost, I have won with the same cards as the infamous dead man's hand
I see it in your eyes, take one look and die
I can see your defeat in your eyes, you might as well concede
The only thing you see, you know it's gonna be the Ace of Spades
The outcome is certain, the only thing you will see is me holding the Ace of Spades
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EDWARD ALAN CLARKE, IAN KILMISTER, PHILIP JOHN TAYLOR
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NathanOfADown
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Margaret O'Neill
Is that Deaner or Dave on vox?
Boognish Monster
It's usually Dave, and since Gener calls him out right at the end of the track, it was probably Dave