Take It All
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I don't wanna talk
About things we've gone through
Though it's hurting me
Now it's history
I've played all my cards
And that's what you've done too
Nothing more to say
No more ace to play

The winner takes it all
The loser's standing small
Beside the victory
That's her destiny

I was in your arms
Thinking I belonged there
I figured it made sense
Building me a fence
Building me a home
Thinking I'd be strong there
But I was a fool
Playing by the rules

The judges will decide
The likes of me abide
Spectators of the show
Always staying low
The winner takes it all
The loser has to fall
It's simple and it's plain
Why should I complain?

I don't wanna talk
If it makes you feel sad
And I understand
You've come to shake my hand
I apologize
If it makes you feel bad
Seeing me so tense
No self-confidence
But you see
The winner takes it all
The winner takes it all
The winner takes it all




The winner takes it all
Takes it all

Overall Meaning

Sarah Dawn Finer's song, The Winner Takes It All, is a powerful and emotional piece that explores the aftermath of a failed relationship. The first verse suggests that the singer, with a heavy heart, does not want to talk about past issues and events that have led to the end of the relationship. She accepts that the situation is painful but considers the past as "history" and has no more cards left to play. She believes that there is nothing left to say and no more acing of the game left. The chorus talks about how the winner takes it all, and the loser is left standing small. The image of the victory is destined to be next to the winning sides, and the loser has to accept the reality.


In the second verse, Sarah Dawn Finer talks about how she was a fool who believed that being in love and building a home would make her stronger. She understood the rules of the game, played them according to her perception, but still lost. The bridge talks about the judges who will decide the fate of the contestants, and the spectators who only observe from a distance while the winner gets all the glory, and the loser has to fall. The ending repeats the chorus, emphasizes the loss, and how the winner takes it all.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't wanna talk
I refuse to discuss our disagreements


About things we've gone through
Anything that we have experienced together in the past should remain unmentioned


Though it's hurting me
Even though it's causing me pain


Now it's history
What has happened between us is now in the past


I've played all my cards
I've given my all; I have no more to offer


And that's what you've done too
You have also exhausted your options


Nothing more to say
There is no further conversation to be had


No more ace to play
We have no remaining options or opportunities for success


The winner takes it all
The person who prevails reaps all the benefits


The loser's standing small
The defeated individual laments his or her loss


Beside the victory
In the shadow of the winner


That's her destiny
That's the outcome that is meant to be


I was in your arms
I felt secure and at home with you


Thinking I belonged there
Believing that I was meant to be with you


I figured it made sense
It seemed logical to me


Building me a fence
Creating a barrier to keep me safe


Building me a home
Constructing a place for me to belong


Thinking I'd be strong there
Expecting that I would find inner strength in this environment


But I was a fool
I was naive


Playing by the rules
Adhering to established norms and regulations


The judges will decide
It's up to someone else to make the final call


The likes of me abide
I must respect the decision that's handed down


Spectators of the show
Observers who are watching from the sidelines


Always staying low
Keeping a low profile; not seeking the spotlight


The winner takes it all
The victor claims all the spoils


The loser has to fall
The defeated party must accept their loss


It's simple and it's plain
It's straightforward and easy to understand


Why should I complain?
What's the point of expressing my dissatisfaction?


If it makes you feel sad
If talking about our relationship causes you emotional pain


And I understand
I can comprehend your emotions


You've come to shake my hand
You've extended an olive branch, seeking reconciliation


I apologize
I'm sorry for any negative consequences that have arisen from our situation


If it makes you feel bad
If our situation causes you discomfort or distress


Seeing me so tense
Observing me in a state of stress or anxiety


No self-confidence
Lacking assurance in my own abilities or judgment


But you see
However, from your perspective


The winner takes it all
In the end, the victor is the one who prevails


The winner takes it all
The successful party reaps all the rewards


The winner takes it all
Ultimately, there can only be one winner


The winner takes it all
No one else is entitled to anything


Takes it all
Reaps all the rewards




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K Ulvaeus

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@BaoTran-bj8xx

Lyrics
My feet are aching
And your back is pretty tired
And we've drunk a couple bottles, babe
And set our grief aside
The papers say it's doomsday
The button has been pressed
We're gonna nuke each other up, boys
'Til old Satan stands impressed
And here it is, our final night alive
And as the earth burns to the ground
Oh, girl, it's you that I lie with
As the atom bomb locks in
Oh, it's you I watch TV with
As the world, as the world caves in
You put your final suit on
I paint my fingernails
Oh, we're going out in style, babe
And everything's on sale
We creep up on extinction
I pull your arms right in
I weep and say, "Goodnight, love"
While my organs pack it in
And here it is, our final night alive
And as the earth burns to the ground
Oh, girl, it's you that I lie with
As the atom bomb locks in
Oh, it's you I watch TV with
As the world, as the world caves
Oh, it's you that I lie with
As the atom bomb locks in
Yes, it's you I welcome death with
As the world, as the world caves in
As the world caves in



@michagabo8819

When things were at their very worst:
2 Suns, Cross in the sky, 2 comets will collide = don`t be afraid – repent, accept Lord`s Hand of Mercy.
Scientists will say it was a global illusion.
Beaware – Jesus will never walk in flesh again.
After WW3 – rise of the “ man of peace“ from the East = Antichrist – the most powerful, popular, charismatic and influential leader of all time. Many miracles will be attributed to him. He will imitate Jesus in every conceivable way.
Don`t trust „pope“ Francis = the False Prophet
- will seem to rise from the dead
- will unite all Christian Churches and all Religions as one.
One World Religion = the seat of the Antichrist.
Benedict XVI is the last true pope - will be accused of a crime of which he is totally innocent.

"Many events, including ecological upheavals, wars, the schism in My Church on Earth, the dictatorships in each of your nations – bound as one, at its very core – will all take place at the same time."
1 November 2012

The Book of Truth



@dayanararodriguez8259

lyrics:

My feet are aching
And your back is pretty tired
And we've drunk a couple bottles, babe
And set our grief aside
The Papers say it's doomsday
The button has been pressed
We're gonna nuke each other up boys
'Til old satan stands impressed
And here it is, our final night alive
And as the earth runs to the ground
Oh girl it's you that I lie with
As the atom bomb locks in
Oh it's you I watch TV with
As the world, as the world caves in
You put your final suit on
I paint my fingernails
Oh we're going out in style babe
And everything's on sale
We creep up on extinction
I pull your arms right in
I weep and say goodnight love
While my organs pack it in
And here it is, our final night alive
And as the earth runs to the ground
Oh girl it's you that I lie with
As the atom bomb locks in
Oh it's you I watch TV with
As the world, as the world caves
Oh it's you that I lie with
As the atom bomb locks in
Yes it's you I welcome death with
As the world, as the world caves in
As the world caves in



@Goshikisbangs

Lyrics:

My feet are aching
And your back is pretty tired
And we've drunk a couple bottles, babe
And set our grief aside
The papers say it's doomsday
The button has been pressed
We're gonna nuke each other up boys
'Til old Satan stands impressed
And here it is, our final night alive
And as the earth burns to the ground
Oh girl, it's you that I lie with
As the atom bomb locks in
Oh god, it's you I watch TV with
As the world, as the world caves in
You put your final suit on
I paint my fingernails
Oh, we're going out in style, babe
And everything's on sale
We creep up on extinction
I pull your arms right in
I weep and say goodnight, love
While my organs pack it in
And here it is, our final night alive
And as the earth burns to the ground
Oh girl, it's you that I lie with
As the atom bomb locks in
Oh god, it's you I watch TV with
As the world, as the world caves in



@mimibazan8895

Here are the lyrics
My feet are aching
And your back is pretty tired
And we've drunk a couple bottles, babe
And set our grief aside
The Papers say it's doomsday
The button has been pressed
We're gonna nuke each other up boys
'Til old satan stands impressed
And here it is, our final night alive
And as the earth runs to the ground
Oh girl it's you that I lie with
As the atom bomb locks in
Oh it's you I watch TV with
As the world, as the world caves in
You put your final suit on
I paint my fingernails
Oh we're going out in style babe
And everything's on sale
We creep up on extinction
I pull your arms right in
I weep and say goodnight love
While my organs pack it in
And here it is, our final night alive
And as the earth runs to the ground
Oh girl it's you that I lie with
As the atom bomb locks in
Oh it's you I watch TV with
As the world, as the world caves
Oh it's you that I lie with
As the atom bomb locks in
Yes it's you I welcome death with
As the world, as the world caves in
As the world caves in



@mariamagdalona

Sing with me! Lyrics:

My feet are aching
And your back is pretty tired
And we've drunk a couple bottles, babe
And set our grief aside
The Papers say it's doomsday
The button has been pressed
We're gonna nuke each other up boys
'Til old satan stands impressed
And here it is, our final night alive
And as the earth runs to the ground
Oh girl it's you that I lie with
As the atom bomb locks in
Oh it's you I watch TV with
As the world, as the world caves in
You put your final suit on
I paint my fingernails
Oh we're going out in style babe
And everything's on sale
We creep up on extinction
I pull your arms right in
I weep and say goodnight love
While my organs pack it in
And here it is, our final night alive
And as the earth runs to the ground
Oh girl it's you that I lie with
As the atom bomb locks in
Oh it's you I watch TV with
As the world, as the world caves
Oh it's you that I lie with
As the atom bomb locks in
Yes it's you I welcome death with
As the world, as the world caves in
As the world caves in



@isabella4894

the lyrics<3

My feet are aching
And your back is pretty tired
And we've drunk a couple bottles, babe
And set our grief aside
The Papers say it's doomsday
The button has been pressed
We're gonna nuke each other up boys
'Til old satan stands impressed
And here it is, our final night alive
And as the earth burns to the ground
Oh girl it's you that I lie with
As the atom bomb locks in
Oh it's you I watch TV with
As the world, as the world caves in
You put your final suit on
I paint my fingernails
Oh we're going out in style babe
And everything's on sale
We creep up on extinction
I pull your arms right in
I weep and say goodnight love
While my organs pack it in
And here it is, our final night alive
And as the earth burns to the ground
Oh girl it's you that I lie with
As the atom bomb locks in
Oh it's you I watch TV with
As the world, as the world caves
Oh it's you that I lie with
As the atom bomb locks in
Yes it's you I welcome death with
As the world, as the world caves in
As the world caves in



@chayunknown7754

My feet are aching
And your back is pretty tired
And we've drunk a couple bottles, babe
And set our grief aside
The Papers say it's doomsday
The button has been pressed
We're gonna nuke each other up boys
'Til old Satan stands impressed

And here it is, our final night alive
And as the earth burns to the ground
Oh girl it's you that I lie with
As the atom bomb locks in
Oh it's you I watch TV with
As the world, as the world caves in

You put your final suit on
I paint my fingernails
Oh we're going out in style babe
And everything's on sale
We creep up on extinction
I pull your arms right in
I weep and say goodnight love
While my organs pack it in

And here it is, our final night alive
And as the earth burns to the ground
Oh girl it's you that I lie with
As the atom bomb locks in
Oh it's you I watch TV with
As the world, as the world caves...
Oh it's you that I lie with
As the atom bomb locks in
Yes it's you I welcome death with
As the world, as the world caves in

As the world caves in



@neshafranzdelcastillo8893

LYRICS

My feet are aching
And your back is pretty tired
And we've drunk a couple bottles, babe
And set our grief aside
The papers say it's doomsday
The button has been pressed
We're gonna nuke each other up boys
'Til old Satan stands impressed

And here it is, our final night alive
And as the earth runs to the ground

Oh girl, it's you that I lie with
As the atom bomb locks in
Oh, it's you I watch TV with
As the world, as the world caves in

You put your final suit on
I paint my fingernails
Oh, we're going out in style, babe
And everything's on sale
We creep up on extinction
I pull your arms right in
I weep and say goodnight, love
While my organs pack it in

And here it is, our final night alive
And as the earth runs to the ground

Oh girl, it's you that I lie with
As the atom bomb locks in
Oh, it's you I watch TV with
As the world, as the world caves

Oh, it's you that I lie with
As the atom bomb locks in
Yes it's you I welcome death with
As the world, as the world caves in

As the world caves in

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@yocass5592

currently crying.. her voice is just wow

@reginatorrescarrasco3844

Know 😩👍

@fuckvegans5002

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@bishpls4648

This song really captures the vibe of someone’s world falling apart

@shiggy-on-da-beat8520

so basicly me lol

@arabbit9396

It’s about the last moments with their pet cat

@miru6055

@A Rabbit aww thats so sweet 😭😭

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