The Losing End Again
Neal Casal Lyrics


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Tell me all of your secrets tonight,
Meet me on the corner at nine,
It's a hard way to fall, and such a long way down

I wonder when I see you again,
If you'll even feel like a friend,
It's the wrong name to call,
And such an easy way out

I put my money down on the table,
I'll try to walk away if I'm able,
There is no place to go, what more do you need to know?

(chorus)

We're on the losing end again,
If only now could be like then,
Things would be different, we'd begin
But we're on the losing end again

There's one thing I'll never forgive,
You tell me that it's no way to live,
With my back to the wall, and my ear to the ground

So tell me all of your secrets tonight,
Meet me on the corner at nine,
It's a hard way to fall, and such a long way down

You put your money down on the table,
Go ahead and walk away if you're able,
There is no place to go,
What more do you need to know?





(chorus)

Overall Meaning

The song "The Losing End Again" by Neal Casal paints a picture of a doomed relationship on the brink of collapse. The lyrics speak to the difficulties of trying to salvage something that seems to be already lost. The singer pleads for his partner to share her secrets with him one last time, as they spiral towards the "hard way to fall," the inevitable end of their relationship. He wonders if they can ever really be friends again, questioning if they can even find common ground after everything that has happened between them. The second verse speaks to the inability to move on, even when the writing is on the wall. The chorus is a mournful cry for a second chance, wishing that things could be different and that they could start over again. However, the final verse brings us back to reality, acknowledging that it's sometimes better to just walk away from a losing situation, even if it hurts.


Overall, the song deals with the complexities and difficulties of relationships, particularly when things have gone sour. The singer is torn between his desire for reconciliation and his recognition of the futility of trying to hold onto something that is already lost. It's a poignant and relatable theme that makes the song a powerful reflection on love and loss.


Line by Line Meaning

Tell me all of your secrets tonight,
Share with me your deepest thoughts and feelings this evening


Meet me on the corner at nine,
Let's rendezvous at the street corner at nine o'clock


It's a hard way to fall, and such a long way down
Failing is a difficult and arduous experience


I wonder when I see you again,
I contemplate whether I'll even encounter you in the future


If you'll even feel like a friend,
Will you consider me a companion when we cross paths next?


It's the wrong name to call,
Addressing someone by an incorrect name is a mistake


And such an easy way out
It's an effortless option to take to avoid accountability


I put my money down on the table,
I gamble and place my wager on the surface


I'll try to walk away if I'm able,
In the event that possible, I shall attempt to withdraw myself


There is no place to go, what more do you need to know?
There is nowhere else to escape, what further information do you require?


We're on the losing end again,
We face defeat once more


If only now could be like then,
If only the present matched the past


Things would be different, we'd begin
Our circumstances would transform, and we could commence anew


But we're on the losing end again
Despite our desire for a different outcome, we are still losing


There's one thing I'll never forgive,
I have a singular issue that I will never excuse or forget


You tell me that it's no way to live,
You assert that my current existence is unsatisfactory


With my back to the wall, and my ear to the ground
I feel cornered and alert to potential threats


So tell me all of your secrets tonight,
Again, I implore you to reveal your private thoughts and emotions this evening


Meet me on the corner at nine,
Reiterating our designated meeting spot and time


It's a hard way to fall, and such a long way down
Failing is a difficult and long-distance plummet


You put your money down on the table,
You take a risk and place your wager on the surface


Go ahead and walk away if you're able,
If you can, then leave the situation behind


There is no place to go,
There are no other avenues for escape


What more do you need to know?
What further information do you require?


We're on the losing end again
Once more, we are experiencing defeat




Writer(s): Neal Casal

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