Since 2000, the band has played concerts around the U.S.A. and Europe, and has made numerous television appearances, including performances on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Fox News Channel, CNN, and as the house band on NBC's Last Call with Carson Daly and MTV's Say What? Karaoke series.
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Viva Las Vegas
Richard Cheese Lyrics
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Gonna set my soul on fire
Got a whole lot of money that's ready to burn,
So get those stakes up higher
There's a thousand pretty women waitin' out there
And they're all livin' devil may care
And I'm just the devil with love to spare
How I wish that there were more
Than the twenty-four hours in the day
'Cause even if there were forty more
I wouldn't sleep a minute away
Oh, there's black jack and poker and the roulette wheel
A fortune won and lost on ev'ry deal
All you need's a strong heart and a nerve of steel
Viva Las Vegas, Viva Las Vegas
Viva Las Vegas with you neon flashin'
And your one armbandits crashin'
All those hopes down the drain
Viva Las Vegas turnin' day into nighttime
Turnin' night into daytime
If you see it once
You'll never be the same again
I'm gonna keep on the run
I'm gonna have me some fun
If it costs me my very last dime
If I wind up broke up well
I'll always remember that I had a swingin' time
I'm gonna give it ev'rything I've got
Lady luck please let the dice stay hot
Let me shout a seven with ev'ry shot
Viva Las Vegas, Viva Las Vegas,
Viva, Viva Las Vegas
The song "Viva Las Vegas" is a celebration of the excitement and energy of the city of Las Vegas. The opening lyrics describe the thrill of entering Las Vegas, with the city's bright lights and the promise of winning big at the casinos setting the singer's soul on fire. The line "Got a whole lot of money that's ready to burn" suggests a lack of concern for financial prudence, with the singer willing to take risks and bet big.
The song continues by describing the hedonistic pleasures that await in Las Vegas, with a thousand pretty women all living "devil may care." The singer positions himself as a devil with love to spare, ready to indulge in all the sin and excess that the city has to offer. The chorus repeats the phrase "Viva Las Vegas," capturing the joyful energy of the city and the singer's desire to experience it all.
The bridge of the song acknowledges the fleeting nature of time and the singer's desire to make the most of every moment in Las Vegas. The reference to blackjack, poker, and the roulette wheel further emphasizes the theme of gambling and risk-taking that runs throughout the song.
Overall, "Viva Las Vegas" is a raucous celebration of the excitement and energy of Las Vegas, with a focus on hedonism, risk-taking, and the fleeting nature of pleasure.
Line by Line Meaning
Bright light city gonna set my soul
The bright lights of Las Vegas are captivating and mesmerizing
Gonna set my soul on fire
Las Vegas is so exciting that it feels like it is setting the soul on fire
Got a whole lot of money that's ready to burn,
I have a lot of money that I am ready to spend recklessly
So get those stakes up higher
I want to bet more money and increase the stakes to make things more exciting
There's a thousand pretty women waitin' out there
There are many attractive women in Las Vegas
And they're all livin' devil may care
The women in Las Vegas are living life with little regard for consequences
And I'm just the devil with love to spare
I am also living life with little regard for consequences and have plenty of love to give
Viva Las Vegas, Viva Las Vegas
Long live Las Vegas!
How I wish that there were more
I love Las Vegas so much that I wish there were more hours in the day to spend there
Than the twenty-four hours in the day
There are not enough hours in the day to fully experience Las Vegas
'Cause even if there were forty more
Even if there were more hours in the day, I still wouldn't want to sleep and would continue enjoying Las Vegas
I wouldn't sleep a minute away
I want to soak up every second of Las Vegas and not waste any time sleeping
Oh, there's black jack and poker and the roulette wheel
Las Vegas has many popular casino games, including blackjack, poker, and roulette
A fortune won and lost on ev'ry deal
People can either win or lose a lot of money on each game they play
All you need's a strong heart and a nerve of steel
To be successful in Las Vegas, you need to be resilient and fearless
Viva Las Vegas, Viva Las Vegas
Long live Las Vegas!
Viva Las Vegas with you neon flashin'
Las Vegas is known for its bright and flashing neon lights
And your one armbandits crashin'
Las Vegas is full of slot machines, also known as one-armed bandits
All those hopes down the drain
Many people gamble all of their money away and lose all hope of winning big
Viva Las Vegas turnin' day into nighttime
Las Vegas never sleeps and is just as lively at night as it is during the day
Turnin' night into daytime
Las Vegas is so bright and full of life, it feels like daytime even at night
If you see it once
Once you visit Las Vegas, you will never forget the experience
You'll never be the same again
Las Vegas will leave a lasting impression that will change you forever
I'm gonna keep on the run
I plan to keep moving and experiencing everything Las Vegas has to offer
I'm gonna have me some fun
I am going to have a great time in Las Vegas
If it costs me my very last dime
I am willing to spend all of my money to have a good time in Las Vegas
If I wind up broke up well
If I end up losing all of my money, it's okay
I'll always remember that I had a swingin' time
I will always look back on the memories of my trip to Las Vegas with fondness
I'm gonna give it ev'rything I've got
I am going to put all of my energy and resources into having a great time in Las Vegas
Lady luck please let the dice stay hot
I am hoping to get lucky and win big while gambling
Let me shout a seven with ev'ry shot
I hope to roll the number seven on the dice each time I play
Viva Las Vegas, Viva Las Vegas,
Long live Las Vegas!
Contributed by Jordan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Richard Cheese
Richard Cheese & Allison Crowe
"Viva Las Vegas"
From Zack Snyder's "Army Of The Dead" now on Netflix!
Soundtrack album available from Milan Records
"ARMY OF THE DEAD" premiered on NETFLIX on Friday May 21, 2021!
Richard Cheese sings "Viva Las Vegas" during the opening titles of Zack Snyder's zombie epic "Army Of The Dead," performing a duet with singer Allison Crowe! Music produced by Junkie XL!
This is the third time that Zack Snyder has invited Richard Cheese to sing in his movies. 2004's "Dawn Of The Dead" included RC's lounge version of "Down With The Sickness," and 2016's "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice" featured Richard Cheese crooning "Night And Day" and "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye."
Zack Snyder's "Army Of The Dead" hit theatres on Friday May 14, and premiered on NETFLIX Friday May 21!
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Nunya Biznes
I petition every zombie movie to have a cover by Richard Cheese
Anthony Manning
He could probably pull it off too considering he got dawn of the dead lol
Cratedigging with JR
This was the best part of the movie!
Thank you, Richard!
Spartan 117
This song really resurrected the party back from dead 😆💀😉🎵
AK
Absolute banger of a song 🔥
John Lefucker
My guy, this song legit brought a tear to my eye during the intro. Flashbacks to Dawn of the Dead from like 15 years ago. Keep on keepin' on!
FrancistheBrave
❤.
That Kiwi Gamer PunisherNZL
The intro was easily the most memorable part of the whole film congratulations Richard.
Helga Osa
Сколько лет мы вас любим и только сейчас ваше исполнение признали! в кино ! Ждем ваших новых релизов! Браво!
D Mann
Moment of silence for the paratroopers that dropped into Vegas