Nobody Wins In The End
Nelson Lyrics


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Your first hello, the darkness is broken
You're scared, I know, the wheels are in motion
It's opening night for the show of your lifetime, my friend
The days roll by, you live for tomorrow
Against the tide, in an ocean of sorrow
Well, is it all worth it if nobody wins in the end?

We learn as a child to carry the pain and hide it away in the dark
We've all lived this charade, but I don't want to play anymore

Give me love for the rest of my life
Give me hope for the rest of my days
I'm tired of watching the world slip away
There's one thing you must understand
When there's no forgiveness then nobody wins in the end

You've come of age (you're a slave), a slave and a soldier
You fight the rage (every day), but you heart's growing colder
You're starting to wonder if nobody wins in the end
You know, I'd rather die than keep living the lie we've become

I want to break free! I won't let these fools hold me down!
I'm gonna spread my wings and fly

It's time to go, the curtain is falling
The final show, a new play is calling




Just one thing to give you; take it or leave it, my friend
If we don't come together, then nobody wins in the end

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nelson's song, "Nobody Wins In The End", is a reflective piece about the struggles of life and relationships. The song speaks about putting up a facade and pretending to be strong, even when we are hurting. It also discusses the consequences of holding onto pain and carrying it with us for years. The song stresses that the answer to life's problems lies in love and forgiveness, encouraging us to come together to ensure that everyone benefits. The lyrics force us to think about the repercussions of not forgiving others and ourselves.


The song begins with "Your first hello, the darkness is broken, You're scared, I know, the wheels are in motion" which implies that the singer is offering comfort to someone that has just experienced a significant change, and not necessarily a good one. The chorus echoes this sentiment: "Give me love for the rest of my life, Give me hope for the rest of my days, I'm tired of watching the world slip away."


The second stanza speaks about how we are conditioned to hide our pain away and how this has become a lie that we must sustain. The singer rejects this notion and states his desire to break free from it. "I want to break free! I won't let these fools hold me down! I'm gonna spread my wings and fly," he sings.


In conclusion, "Nobody Wins In The End" is a song about the search for meaning and purpose in life. It encourages the listener to see that life is not a competition, and that forgiving others and ourselves is the key to happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

Your first hello, the darkness is broken
When someone reaches out to connect with you, it allows light to enter into a dark place within you.


You're scared, I know, the wheels are in motion
You're afraid of what's to come, and I understand that because things are set in motion that will impact your life.


It's opening night for the show of your lifetime, my friend
Your life is like a performance, and this is the opening night of the most important show you'll ever put on.


The days roll by, you live for tomorrow
You're just trying to make it through the days because you're holding out hope for a better tomorrow.


Against the tide, in an ocean of sorrow
Even though all the odds seem to be against you, and you're in a deeply sad and difficult place, you're still pushing forward.


Well, is it all worth it if nobody wins in the end?
Is it really worth it to keep struggling if ultimately there is no victory for anyone involved?


We learn as a child to carry the pain and hide it away in the dark
From a young age, we are taught to deal with pain by keeping it hidden inside.


We've all lived this charade, but I don't want to play anymore
We've all been living a lie by pretending everything is okay, but I refuse to continue with that facade.


Give me love for the rest of my life
I'm asking for an enduring love that will last for the rest of my days.


Give me hope for the rest of my days
I also need hope to keep me going for the remainder of my life.


I'm tired of watching the world slip away
I'm exhausted from seeing the world fall apart before my eyes and feeling helpless to stop it.


There's one thing you must understand
There's something crucial that I need to explain to you.


When there's no forgiveness then nobody wins in the end
Forgiveness is crucial in order for anyone to truly win in the end.


You've come of age (you're a slave), a slave and a soldier
You've reached a turning point in your life, where you're both enslaved to the circumstances around you, but also fighting to survive.


You fight the rage (every day), but you heart's growing colder
Every day, you're struggling against your anger, but the wear and tear is beginning to take its toll and you're becoming more and more indifferent.


You're starting to wonder if nobody wins in the end
You're beginning to ask yourself if there really is any hope for anyone to come out on top when everything is said and done.


You know, I'd rather die than keep living the lie we've become
I'd rather die than continue to hold onto the illusion we've created for ourselves that everything is okay.


I want to break free! I won't let these fools hold me down!
I want to be unencumbered and not held back by anyone who doesn't have my best interests in mind.


I'm gonna spread my wings and fly
I'm going to break free and soar, finally unburdened by the worries that have held me down for so long.


It's time to go, the curtain is falling
The end is coming, and there's no more time to waste.


The final show, a new play is calling
The last performance of this chapter of our lives is coming to a close, and there's something new waiting in the wings.


Just one thing to give you; take it or leave it, my friend
I only have one piece of advice to offer you, and it's up to you whether or not you want to accept it.


If we don't come together, then nobody wins in the end
The only way for anyone to truly win is if we all work towards a common goal, and come together as one.




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V2

One of my all time favorite songs

a j

very few people remember this song, but this ringa in my head every time i see wars breaking out in parts of the world...

Gerald LW

4:30 will give you goosebumps..

Germanus Sabin

love this song since i was 16...

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Dis song is nt only 1of my bstst fav. song bt ds sng mnt so much 4 me .

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