1) Nothing… Read Full Bio ↴There are several bands sharing the name Nothing to Lose.
1) Nothing To Lose Was a Pop Punk band from San Diego,CA. NTL started around 1998 and broke up early 2003. Nothing to Lose was formed in 1998 by three high-school friends (Brandon Gonzalez, Johnny Upton, and Jon Jameson)in the area of San Diego.In '99, Evan White joined the band as a rythm/lead guitarrist. After Jon Jameson parted ways with the band later on that year, Brandon took over playing bass. There influences consist of bands like: Blink-182, MxPx, The Get Up Kids, The Ataris, Strung Out, Saves The Day, NOFX, Millencolin, Jimmy Eat World, and Homegrown. In July/August of 2000 they recorded their first self-titled CD EP.
2) Nothing to Lose is an antisocial/isolationist hardcore band from Vienna, Austria. Influenced by Neglect, Integrity and the unbearable pain that is existence.
3) Nothing to Lose was a hardcore/street punk band from Victoria, Canada. They released a demo tape named "Ned" and a split with Goat Boy on the Canadian label Slow To Burn. The band consisted of Tony (Gutar/Vocals), Luke (Drums/Vocals), and Dan (Bass/Vocals).
NOTHING TO LOSE
Nothing to Lose Lyrics
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where everybody knew how to behave
I don't wanna know...I don't wanna learn how...to play!
I must confess I thought I knew
everything there was to know about you
I don't wanna wait, I dont wanna be saved or changed
you must hit back off your own name or try to admit to this game
cuz the victory you seek is sealed in the heart of a grave
and tell me what to do..I bet you think you're better than me
take one look at you
and tell me what to do..I bet you think you're better than me
I heard it, I felt it, I saw it coming from a mile away
I bet you think you know but you dont have a clue
take one look at you
and tell me what to do..I bet you think you're better than me
take one look at you
and tell me what to do..I bet you think you're better than me
I wish I could have explained and tell you everything
but you gotta know you gotta realize I'm gone
take one look at you
and tell me what to do..I bet you think you're better than me
take one look at you
and tell me what to do..I bet you think you're better than me
whoa oh nothin to lose
whoa oh nothin to lose
whoa oh nothin to lose
whoa oh nothin to lose
The lyrics to Nothing to Lose's song "Nothing to Lose" depict a sense of defiance and rebellion towards societal norms and expectations. The first line, "I was born long ago on a ghostly grave," sets the mood for the rest of the song, as it suggests that the singer is already dead and gone, therefore has nothing to lose. Throughout the song, the singer challenges the idea of conforming to society's rules and expectations, as highlighted through lines such as "where everybody knew how to behave" and "I don't wanna learn how to play."
The chorus serves as a catchy and memorable anthem that emphasizes the theme of not having anything to lose. The repetition of "whoa oh nothin to lose" creates a sense of liberation and freedom. The singer further asserts their disdain towards societal pressures by saying "I bet you think you're better than me" repeatedly, suggesting that they do not put much stock in what other people think.
Overall, "Nothing to Lose" provides an empowering message of not being afraid to break free from societal expectations and carve one's own path in life.
Line by Line Meaning
I was born long ago on a ghostly grave
I come from a place where death is prevalent and has been for a long time.
where everybody knew how to behave
The people where I come from all follow a predetermined set of rules.
I don't wanna know...I don't wanna learn how...to play!
I don't want to conform to the expectations of society.
I must confess I thought I knew everything there was to know about you
I thought I understood you completely, but I was wrong.
I don't wanna wait, I dont wanna be saved or changed
I don't want to be rescued from my current state or changed into something I'm not.
you must hit back off your own name or try to admit to this game
You have to stand up for yourself or acknowledge the situation you are in.
cuz the victory you seek is sealed in the heart of a grave
The victory you desire is ultimately meaningless and fleeting.
take one look at you and tell me what to do..I bet you think you're better than me
I'm sizing you up, wondering if you believe yourself to be superior to me.
I heard it, I felt it, I saw it coming from a mile away
I knew what was going to happen before it even occurred.
I bet you think you know but you dont have a clue
You believe you have all the answers, but in reality, you're clueless.
I wish I could have explained and tell you everything
I want to tell you everything, but I can't.
but you gotta know you gotta realize I'm gone
You need to accept that I'm no longer here.
whoa oh nothin to lose
I have nothing left to lose for better or for worse.
whoa oh nothin to lose
I am free from the constraints of society and its expectations.
whoa oh nothin to lose
I am unburdened by the responsibilities and obligations of life.
whoa oh nothin to lose
I am alone and without commitments, but I am also free to live on my own terms.
Contributed by Grayson R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@selina7178
Need more friends with wings
All the angels I know put concrete in my veins
I'd always walk home alone
So I became lifeless just like my telephone
There's nothing to lose
When no one knows your name
There's nothing to gain
But the days don't seem to change
Never played truth or dare
I'd have to check my mirror to see if I'm still here
My parents had no clue
That I ate all my lunches alone in the bathroom
There's nothing to lose
When no one knows your name
There's nothing to gain
But the days don't seem to change
There's nothing to lose
My notebook will explain
There's nothing to gain
And I can't fight the pain
Teachers said it's just a phase
When I grow up my children will probably do the same
Kids just love to tease
Who'd know it put me underground at seventeen
There's nothing to lose
When no one knows your name
There's nothing to gain
But the days don't seem to change
There's nothing to lose
My notebook will explain
There's nothing to gain
And I can't fight the pain
There's nothing to lose
When no one knows your name
There's nothing to gain
My notebook will explain
There's nothing to lose
When no one knows your name
There's nothing to gain
And I just died today
@vxCOCOxv
Nothings changed, I’m 29 and I still feel this way. People suck.
It was my song to cry to at 16, and to today.
@danielavalos8466
I’m so sorry, I hope you are okay and talk to someone that can help
@BirdDana
I'm better now. I was never suicidal, luckily. But there was a time in my life when I was bullied. And I listened to this music.
@xdesertxorchidx
Over 30 here, same state of mind even if we can't be in the same situation. If it's any consolation...I thumbed up your comment to 69 <3
@rickymccrum1814
Right there with you .
@CasmoWariat2
Still listening. Poland still here.
@gneissblunts5760
Does anyone else remember when a song would put goosebumps into your skin and lyrics could relate to your life more than anything else could?!
@marin5431
That's exactly what I felt when I was in school.
@FrostyIgnition
When I was a kid this shit was considered emo, I was more into rap because more could be said in 3 minutes. But hard in the paint is considered a classic now, and I can’t go 5 minutes without hearing some garbage hip hop. A decade later, I would straighten my hair and dye it black in a heartbeat. Getting older is strange, but something inside me knows the younger generation realizes it, but can’t do anything about it
@peterovo
it still does...