It's said that the musical urge in Kellogg started with a mixture of his dad's records (Cat Stevens/Jim Croce) and his sister's (Mötley Crüe/Bon Jovi). The songwriting of the former and the showmanship of the latter was the beginning of the musical attitude that pervades Kellogg's work today. Kellogg got his start recording and touring while attending the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 1994-1998. He independently released several solo albums before being signed to Universal Records in 2004.
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Uninspired Gambling
Stephen Kellogg Lyrics
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You're royal family's got me tired if you know what I mean
Don't misunderstand me cause girl you knock me out
It's that you're always boxing that generates my doubts
Uninspired Gambling
Is all that a fella needs
Gambling with her highness
Darlin' if you dig it, would you come dig it with me?
The card that's on the table reads, "get out of jail for free."
I feel like you put on your poker face for every guy you've met
If you'd tell me what the game is, I could place my bet
2,3,4.
I can't dance all night and I've got a feeling that's alright
When she said lover please stay, I had to turn and run the other way
You're a vixon virutuoso, a saffire diamond ring
But I am no Pinnochio and you can't pull my strings
So in the service of the court, I'm a gonna' dance with you for free
You can keep your aces, give the jack of hearts back to me
In Stephen Kellogg's song Uninspired Gambling, the singer talks about being attracted to a woman who's too much of a queen for his liking. Despite finding her attractive and charming, he has reservations about getting involved with her because he feels like she's playing games with him, putting on a poker face for every guy she's met. He likens getting involved with her to walking on your knees - it's difficult and not worth the effort. The chorus contains the titular phrase "uninspired gambling," which the singer says is all that a fella needs - he's not interested in playing games with this woman or anyone else.
The second verse has the singer attempting to negotiate with the woman, telling her he'll dance with her for free but doesn't want to play her game of putting on a poker face. He feels like she's manipulative and trying to control him like a puppet. In the bridge, he admits to feeling like he's not up to the task of keeping up with her and ultimately decides to walk away.
Overall, the song can be interpreted as a cautionary tale about the dangers of getting involved with someone who's not genuine, who's only interested in playing games and manipulating others. The singer realizes that he's not willing to play this woman's game and that it's better to walk away than stay and get hurt.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm looking for a princess, but you're too much the queen
I want to find a sweet, kind lady to love, but you seem to be a bit too bossy and demanding.
You're royal family's got me tired if you know what I mean
Your rich and privileged lifestyle is exhausting and uninteresting to me.
Don't misunderstand me cause girl you knock me out
Don't get me wrong, you're attractive and charming.
It's that you're always boxing that generates my doubts
However, your tendency to argue and fight with people makes me unsure about our compatibility.
Uninspired Gambling
Taking a chance in a relationship that lacks excitement or meaning.
Is all that a fella needs
Sometimes, men settle for less in love just to avoid being alone.
Gambling with her highness
Taking a chance with a woman of high status.
Is like walking on your knees
It's a difficult and uncomfortable experience.
Darlin' if you dig it, would you come dig it with me?
If you're interested, would you join me in this relationship?
The card that's on the table reads, "get out of jail for free."
There's a chance for us to start fresh and avoid any past mistakes in our relationship.
I feel like you put on your poker face for every guy you've met
I sense that you're not being genuine with me and you're playing games like you did with other men before.
If you'd tell me what the game is, I could place my bet
If you were honest with me and showed me your true intentions, I could make a better decision about our relationship.
2, 3, 4.
Counting off a beat.
I can't dance all night and I've got a feeling that's alright
I'm not interested in partying and dancing all night long.
When she said lover please stay, I had to turn and run the other way
When you asked me to stay, I had to refuse and leave the situation.
You're a vixon virtuoso, a sapphire diamond ring
You're a skilled seductress, like a valuable and rare diamond ring.
But I am no Pinocchio and you can't pull my strings
But I am no liar or puppet, and you can't control me or manipulate me.
So in the service of the court, I'm a gonna' dance with you for free
In order to please you and keep up with the storyline of our relationship, I'll dance with you without any monetary compensation.
You can keep your aces, give the jack of hearts back to me
You can keep your best cards, but I want the symbol of love and romance, the jack of hearts.
Contributed by Reagan M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.