Losing Game
Sandy Denny Trevor Lucas And Friends Lyrics
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Might as well face it and est you free
I've been playing a losing game
In spite of this I'm not ashamed
I gave you my love and I have no regrets
I'm true to you baby with love and respect
I stood by you when no one else would
I'm sitting here my hopes so high
Never been a day pass when I didn't cry
People are talking all over town
Keep telling me that I should put you down
Oh, from your lips sweet honey pours
That is where all my love goes
I shouldn't have put my hopes so high
Never been a day when I didn't cry, oh
The lyrics of Sandy Denny's "Losing Game" tell the story of a love that is not reciprocated. The singer admits to loving someone who does not love them back, and despite this, they stay true to their feelings. The singer acknowledges that they have been playing a losing game by holding onto these feelings, but they are not ashamed of their love.
The lyrics express a deep emotional pain and struggle to let go of a love that is not returned. The singer describes their hopes as being high, but they are constantly let down and feel the need to cry. Others in town have noticed the situation and are advising the singer to move on from this unrequited love. Despite this advice, the sweetness of the loved one's words and the pouring of honey from their lips make it challenging for the singer to let go.
Overall, "Losing Game" is a heart-wrenching ballad that portrays the emotional turmoil of unrequited love. The lyrics reveal the difficulty of letting go of a love that is not returned while also holding onto one's self-respect and dignity. Through powerful imagery and vivid emotional portrayals, Sandy Denny captures the essence of love's struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
I love you darlin' but you don't love me
I have deep affection for you, but it's not reciprocated by you.
Might as well face it and set you free
It's reasonable to accept the reality and let you go.
I've been playing a losing game
I'm constantly losing in the love game with you.
In spite of this I'm not ashamed
Though I'm not successful in love, I'm proud of my honest feelings.
I gave you my love and I have no regrets
I hold no remorse for giving you my affection.
I'm true to you baby with love and respect
I remain genuine to you, honoring you with love and reverence.
I stood by you when no one else would
I supported you even when others didn't.
And I gave you everything that I possibly could
I provided you with everything that was in my capacity to offer.
I'm sitting here my hopes so high
I'm sitting with high expectations.
Never been a day pass when I didn't cry
Every day, I spend time crying about the situation.
People are talking all over town
Word has spread, and people are discussing about our relationship.
Keep telling me that I should put you down
People are advising me to break ties with you.
Oh, from your lips sweet honey pours
From your lips, lovely words and flattery come out.
That is where all my love goes
Your sweet-talks are the main recipients of my affection.
I shouldn't have put my hopes so high
I shouldn't have held the bar too high in terms of what I expected from you.
Never been a day when I didn't cry, oh
I spend every day crying about you and our relationship.
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