Win Some Lose Some
Scandal Lyrics


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Now you know
That I stood outside your window just a little too long
Whatcha gonna do
When the hours pass away and you know that I'm gone

Jokin' bout your mother went a little to far
But you caught me - out with the others til the early dawn
There may be a time - if we played it right
I'm six blocks over and you wouldn't spend the night with me
Now and the hours and the minutes just fly away

You win some and you lose some
You gotta get right
Or I'll be saying bye bye bye bye

Thinkin' 'bout you
The way you're holdin' me down I'd be better off dead
Now you know
That the time is runnin' out on the things we said

Well it may be a week - it may be a day
I'm six blocks over and i don't know what to say to you
Now and the hours and the minutes just fly away

You win some and you lose some




You gotta get right
Or I'll be saying bye bye bye bye

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Scandal's song Win Some Lose Some express the pain of unrequited love and missed opportunities. The opening verse suggests that the singer had been waiting outside the window of their love interest, indicating a certain level of obsession. The chorus "You win some and you lose some, you gotta get right or I'll be saying bye bye bye bye" presents a clear message that the singer's patience is running out and they need some sort of commitment from their partner to keep the relationship going.


The middle section of the song refers to a disagreement that led to a brief separation, where the singer was caught being involved with others till dawn. It's unclear if it was a one-time event or if it was ongoing, but the line "there may be a time - if we played it right" hints at the possibility for redemption. The lyrics "the time is running out on the things we said" in the second verse suggest that time is a crucial factor in their relationship and that it's ticking away with every passing moment.


The chorus "You win some and you lose some, you gotta get right or I'll be saying bye bye bye bye" emphasizes the importance of making the right choices in love and relationships; otherwise, the relationship might end.


Overall, the song is a poignant reminder that love is a tricky game, and sometimes, we win, and sometimes, we lose. It's up to us to choose wisely and seize the right moments or risk losing the ones we love.


Line by Line Meaning

Now you know
I want you to be aware of the following events.


That I stood outside your window just a little too long
I was waiting for you outside your house for a longer time than I should have.


Whatcha gonna do
What actions will you take in response to our relationship?


When the hours pass away and you know that I'm gone
When time elapses and I have already left, how will you feel?


Jokin' bout your mother went a little too far
I made an inappropriate joke about your mother.


But you caught me - out with the others til the early dawn
You found out that I was out with other people until early in the morning.


There may be a time - if we played it right
If we handle our relationship correctly, there could be a chance for us in the future.


I'm six blocks over and you wouldn't spend the night with me
I'm located six blocks away from you and you refused to spend the night with me.


Now and the hours and the minutes just fly away
Time keeps passing rapidly.


You win some and you lose some
Sometimes you succeed and sometimes you fail.


You gotta get right
You need to make things right.


Or I'll be saying bye bye bye bye
If you don't, I will end our relationship.


Thinkin' 'bout you
I'm reflecting and contemplating about you.


The way you're holdin' me down I'd be better off dead
Your controlling behavior is making me feel trapped and hopeless.


Now you know
I'm making sure you are aware of the consequences of your actions.


That the time is runnin' out on the things we said
Time is running out for us to fulfill the promises we made to each other.


Well it may be a week - it may be a day
The time we have left could be as short as a week or just a day.


I'm six blocks over and i don't know what to say to you
I'm nearby, but I don't know what to say to you.


You win some and you lose some
As before, sometimes you succeed and sometimes you fail.


You gotta get right
Once again, you need to make things right.


Or I'll be saying bye bye bye bye
Otherwise, I will end our relationship.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRYAN ADAMS, ERIC KAGNA, JAMES DOUGLAS VALLANCE, PAUL WARREN DEAN

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