Nothing To Lose
Saint Privat Lyrics


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Well I've had better nights than this
But ill settle for your kiss
When the morning comes, after a long
Night out on your porch
And the rain it brings
Back memories
Of the late night walks, just you and me
Months of time well spent
With hopes to be
Better than them So I gave you my all
Just to notice you were gone
And countless weeks have passed
And I still cant let you go
But I gave you my all
Just to notice you were gone
You left me broken down
You cared for me at all
Well I've felt better than right now
I'm hoping this will pass somehow
Theres no chance to clear,
Unless you are here
Standing by my side
And the clock strikes three
Where are you dear
Your so far away
Yet you feel so near
I'm waiting by the phone
So I can hear your voice
So I gave you my all
Just to notice you were gone
And countless weeks have passed
And I still cant let you go
But I gave you my all
Just to notice you were gone
You left me broken without
A care for me at all
So I gave you my all
Just to notice you were gone
And countless weeks have passed
And I still cant let you go
But I gave you my all
Just to notice you were gone
You left me broken without
A care for me at all




Look me into my eyes
And promise me you'll stay

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Saint Privat's song "Nothing to Lose" tell the story of a person who has given their all to a lover, only to realize that their efforts were in vain. The song is full of longing and sadness, with the singer hoping for the return of their love. The opening line sets the tone for the song, "Well, I've had better nights than this, but I'll settle for your kiss," suggesting that the singer is willing to accept less than perfect to be with their lover. The first verse describes the memories of happier times, including walks in the rain. The chorus repeats the idea of giving their all to the lover, only to be left broken without any care.


The second verse introduces the idea that the lover is no longer there, with the singer waiting by the phone for their return. The chorus repeats again, highlighting the hopelessness of the situation. The final line, "look me into my eyes, and promise me you'll stay," shows the desperation of the singer, pleading with their lover not to leave them.


Overall, the song is a portrayal of unrequited love, with the singer holding on to hope despite their lover's absence. It's a relatable theme for anyone who has experienced heartbreak and highlights the pain of loving someone who doesn't love you back.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I've had better nights than this
I have experienced better nights than the present one


But ill settle for your kiss
Nevertheless, I would be content with a single kiss from you


When the morning comes, after a long
Once daybreak arrives, after a lengthy


Night out on your porch
Evening spent outside your door


And the rain it brings
The precipitation prompts me to recollect


Back memories
Memories of the past


Of the late night walks, just you and me
Particularly, the times we walked together in the late hours


Months of time well spent
We made good use of those months


With hopes to be
And wanted to become even better


Better than them So I gave you my all
Better than everyone else, so I gave my utmost effort to you


Just to notice you were gone
Only to discover that you had left


And countless weeks have passed
Many weeks have gone by since then


And I still cant let you go
I continue to struggle to move on from you


But I gave you my all
Nevertheless, I expended everything I could on you


You left me broken down
Your departure caused me to feel shattered


You cared for me at all
It seems as though you did not have any concern for me


Well I've felt better than right now
I have been in a superior state than the present


I'm hoping this will pass somehow
I am awaiting for this to dissipate somehow


Theres no chance to clear,
No possibility of clarity,


Unless you are here
Unless you are present


Standing by my side
By my side to hold me up


And the clock strikes three
As the clock strikes three in the morning


Where are you dear
Where are you, my love


Your so far away
You are so distant


Yet you feel so near
Although you appear to be close


I'm waiting by the phone
I am waiting by the phone


So I can hear your voice
In anticipation of hearing your voice


Look me into my eyes
Gaze into my eyes


And promise me you'll stay
And swear that you will stay with me


And countless weeks have passed
Many weeks have elapsed


And I still cant let you go
And despite everything, I am still incapable of releasing you


But I gave you my all
Nonetheless, I devoted everything to you


You left me broken without
You abandoned me damaged and without


A care for me at all
Any measure of concern for me whatsoever




Writer(s): HENRY MANCINI, DON BLACK

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Comments from YouTube:

Nachtwasser23

when I saw "the party" first, I was about eleven.. I fell in love with this song - and now again

Henry VazzMont

esta mujer que buenas rolas tiene

Werner Kröpfl

a perfect song for lovers

Los Peilos

not only! :)

BugPowderDust

ohhh gorgeous!