Showdown
Rose Hill Drive Lyrics


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It's a showdown!
And the winner lives
It's a lowdown!
Dirty game of wits

Some people fight for women or gold
I fight this chip on my shoulder
In the ghost town
People know my name
And my women
Spend my money if I lose my aim
It could be any day

Some say it's the end of the road
I say it's a roller coaster





Some people fight their women and gold
I curse this chip on my shoulder

Overall Meaning

The song "Showdown" by Rose Hill Drive portrays a competitive environment where individuals have to fight to survive. The use of words such as "showdown," "winner," and "lowdown" create an intense setting that emphasizes the importance of winning. The lyrics suggest that many people fight for women and gold, but the singer has to fight against a "chip on his shoulder." This could refer to a feeling of insecurity or the need to prove oneself to others.


The line "In the ghost town, people know my name" implies that the singer is a familiar figure in this competitive world. He has women who spend his money if he loses his aim, highlighting the high stakes of the game. The lyrics also suggest that the singer is aware of the possibility of failure, as he states that "It could be any day." However, he sees life as a "roller coaster," with ups and downs.


Overall, the song "Showdown" by Rose Hill Drive showcases a competitive world where individuals must fight to survive. The lyrics suggest that this is a high stakes game, but that the singer is willing to take risks and embrace whatever comes his way.


Line by Line Meaning

It's a showdown!
This is a battle between two opponents and the winner will come out on top.


And the winner lives
The winner of the showdown will remain alive and the loser may not be so lucky.


It's a lowdown!
This a dirty, underhanded fight between the opponents with no holds barred.


Dirty game of wits
The showdown requires strategic thinking and cunning to outwit the opponent.


Some people fight for women or gold
Some people may have materialistic or personal motivations for fighting in a showdown.


I fight this chip on my shoulder
The singer has personal demons or issues that they must fight against.


In the ghost town
The showdown is happening in a deserted or abandoned area with few witnesses.


People know my name
The singer's reputation precedes them and they are well-known in the area.


And my women
The singer has female companions who are involved in this scenario.


Spend my money if I lose my aim
If the singer loses the showdown, their female companions will spend their money.


It could be any day
The showdown could happen at any time and the singer must be ready.


Some say it's the end of the road
Some people believe that this showdown will be the end of the singer's journey or life.


I say it's a roller coaster
The singer views this experience as a thrilling ride with many ups and downs.


Some people fight their women and gold
Some people may have to fight for their possessions and personal relationships in a showdown.


I curse this chip on my shoulder
The singer is frustrated with their personal issues and wishes to overcome them in this showdown.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jeff Lynne

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