Gamble on Love
Ryan Laird Lyrics
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At the same time, same bar buying the same beer
That's what we call an ice breaker my friends
A couple more drinks and a couple hours later
When the small talk started getting bigger
You said "I don′t ever want this night to end"
So I said heyWhy don't we run away
Don't look back
Go on let the haters hate us
We′ll head straight to vegas
So what do you say?
You could take my last name
Come on, take a gamble on love
Take a gamble on love
So who we kidding I don′t know you
You don't me and to tell you the truth
Well I′ll admit this whole thing sounds a little crazy
But crazy is good for me if it's good for you
So tell me baby what you wanna do?
Guess I′ll take that pretty smile as more than maybe
Hey
Why don't we run away
Don′t look back
Go on let the haters hate us
We'll head straight to vegas
So what do you say?
You could take my last name
Come on, take a gamble on love
Take a gamble on love
Leave me here alone
You know you could
Then you said hey
Why don't we run away
Don′t look back
Go on let the haters hate us
We′ll head straight to Vegas
So what do you say?
I could take your last name
Hey
Why don't we run away
Don′t look back
Go on let the haters hate us
We'll head straight to vegas
So what do you say?
You could take my last name
Come on, take a gamble on love
Take a gamble on love
Roll the dice
Don′t think twice, girl
Take a chance with me
A little set you free
Take a gamble on love
The song "Gamble on Love" by Ryan Laird is a charming love story about two people meeting at a bar and finding a connection with each other. The opening lyrics speak of serendipity, saying, "What are the chances you and I'd be here / At the same time, same bar buying the same beer." This sets the scene for a romantic encounter that leads to the possibility of a future together. As the couple talks and gets to know each other, the singer suggests they take a bold leap and run away to Las Vegas to get married. Despite not knowing each other well, the singer is willing to take a risk and asks the other person to gamble on love.
The song is an ode to following your heart and not being afraid of taking risks when it comes to love. The singer is willing to throw caution to the wind and make a life-changing decision in the name of love. This theme is underscored by the lyrics "Roll the dice / Don't think twice, girl / Take a chance with me / A little set you free / Take a gamble on love." All in all, "Gamble on Love" is a sweet, upbeat song that encourages listeners to take chances and embrace love.
Line by Line Meaning
What are the chances you and I′d be here
The singer is expressing his surprise that they both ended up in the same place at the same time.
At the same time, same bar buying the same beer
They coincidentally ended up at the same bar and are enjoying similar drinks.
That's what we call an ice breaker my friends
This lucky coincidence brought them together and is an opportunity to start a conversation.
A couple more drinks and a couple hours later
As they continue drinking and spending time together, they get more comfortable with each other.
When the small talk started getting bigger
Their conversation becomes deeper and more meaningful.
You said "I don′t ever want this night to end"
His partner expresses her desire to keep spending time with him.
So I said hey
Why don't we run away
Don't look back
Go on let the haters hate us
We′ll head straight to vegas
So what do you say?
You could take my last name
Come on, take a gamble on love
Take a gamble on love
The singer suggests running away together to Vegas and taking a chance on love. He considers it as a gamble and wants his partner to take a risk and marry him.
So who we kidding I don′t know you
You don't me and to tell you the truth
Well I′ll admit this whole thing sounds a little crazy
But crazy is good for me if it's good for you
The singer acknowledges that they don't know each other well, but he thinks that taking a risk on love might be worth it.
So tell me baby what you wanna do?
Guess I′ll take that pretty smile as more than maybe
He wants to know if his partner is willing to take a risk on their relationship; her smile makes him feel optimistic about their chances.
Or if you want to go home
Leave me here alone
You know you could
The singer acknowledges that his partner has a choice, and he respects whatever decision she makes.
Then you said hey
Why don't we run away
Don′t look back
Go on let the haters hate us
We′ll head straight to Vegas
So what do you say?
I could take your last name
Hey
His partner agrees to take a risk on their relationship, and she considers marrying him.
Roll the dice
Don′t think twice, girl
Take a chance with me
A little set you free
Take a gamble on love
The singer encourages his partner to take the risk, not to hesitate and be free, and gamble on for a relationship with him.
Writer(s): Jeff Cohen, Ryan Laird, Zach Abend
Contributed by Jayce K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@butterflykisses2259
Just want to thank you for performing at my childrens school today (Heximer), my younger son came home and was so excited he got to see a "REAL" singer and he even got to play a guitar and sing with you. He's 6 so you really made his day! Thank you again and good luck in the music business.
@asinx5035
Jordanna Thomas he performed at my school
@RyanLaird
Sorry about the long delay in getting back to you! I remember performing at Heximer and it was my pleasure to be there! Give your younger son a fist pump for me!
@sawyerwebber5186
He came to Heximer :3
@RyanLaird
Hey Heximer!
@carterandstuff9_997
Ryan went to my school on Thursday in Bonnyville Alberta
@RyanLaird
It was great to perform in Bonnyville!
@kellycockwell2246
Hey Ryan you went to my School St. Patrick’s
@RyanLaird
It was awesome to perform at your school!
@JustlikeEric
Man, you have a really good voice and are a great song writer, though I would really like to hear something written with other feelings, like sadness, sorrow, jealousy, maybe about someone (non romantic), tell a story. Anyways, hope the best for you,