Tesla's music fit well with the blasting sounds of their 80s hair metal and glam rock contemporaries. Yet it was more bluesy and lyrics dealt with other themes than just the usual, girls, alcohol and violence. But what set them even more apart from their contemporaries was their t-shirt and jeans image, a 'street' look reminiscent of the Ramones (and other 70s punk groups) that was in strong contrast of the leather, spandex, and flashy-make type look of the time.
The band's early lifespan as City Kidd brought them considerable frustration, with them failing to break into the musical mainstream while also competing with another band with the same name. Their mutation into Tesla provided a clear shot at success. 'Mechanical Resonance', their debut that the boys released in 1986, became a commercial smash while also receiving significant critical praise. That album was certified platinum by the RIAA on October 5, 1989.
In total, the group has released six studio albums with original music, the latest of them being 2008's 'Forever More'. They have also created a a double-disc covers album, titled 'Real To Reel', as well as a number of compilations and live albums. Their sound has focused on a particularly melodic and accessible kind of hard rock with strong shades of classic heavy metal as well.
Tesla's popular 1990 remake of Signs, originally recorded by the Five Man Electrical Band (who also inspired the album which the remake came from, Five Man Acoustical Jam), is probably the most mainstream of Tesla's hits. However, many fans remember fondly Tesla's other hits such as Gettin' Better, Modern Day Cowboy, Little Suzi, Edison's Medicine and Love Song.
The band derived their name, certain album and song names (e.g. The Great Radio Controversy, Mechanical Resonance, etc), and some song content from events relating to Nikola Tesla, a Serbian-American inventor and electrical engineer born in the 19th century in Smiljan, Austria-Hungary, modern day Croatia.
Alot To Lose
Tesla Lyrics
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Was it real or somethin' I'm imaginin'
I thought I saw the light
If it wasn't, tell me did you see it too
Did you see the light?
If you did know tell me could you feel it to
Hey I saw the light
Yea, tell me that you saw the light
I don't know why I even do it
All I know is that I'm so-o glad
We always make it through it
One way or another, we're gonna make it my friend
[Chorus]
I got a lot a love for you
I guess that means I got a lot to lose
I got a lot a love for you and only you
I don't know how we even do it
All I know is I'm so-o glad
We always make it through it
One more time my friend
Got me two times a wife
She's like my mother
She's there to love and understand me
Got me two times a wife
She really does have a touch
Just like no other hand
Sparkle in my eye
Too many times
I left her there alone at night
Way you light up my life
Yea, Your love is two times as nice
I don't know how we make it through it
All I know is I'm so glad
We always seem to do it
One way or another
We're gonna make it my friend
[Chorus]
I got a lot a love for you
I guess that means I got a lot to lose
I got a lot a love
For you and only you
I got a lot of love for you I do
And that's the way it should be
I don't know why we even do it
All I know is I'm so-0 glad
We always make it through it
One more time my friend
[Chorus 2]
I got a lot a love for you
I guess that means I got a lot to lose
I got a lot of love for you and only you and
Nobody else but you
I got a lot of love love for you
I guess that means I got a lot to lose
I got a lot of love for you and only and no one else but you my friend
[Chorus 2]
Nobody else but you
My friend
I got a lot a
I got a lot
I got a lot a love for you
Oh you
Oh, I feel I got a lot to lose
The song "Alot To Lose" by Tesla is all about love and the fear of losing it. The opening verse of the song expresses the singer's confusion about whether he has seen the light or if it was just his imagination. He then asks if anyone else has seen the light and if it made them feel anything. The light here could be interpreted as a metaphor for hope, love or any positive event that brightens up our lives. The chorus of the song emphasizes the depth of the singer's love for someone and how much he fears losing it.
The second verse of the song talks about the singer's two wives, who seem to be an embodiment of love and understanding for him. He acknowledges that he has left them alone many times, but their love still shines bright in his eyes. The chorus is repeated twice in the song, emphasizing the importance of the message conveyed through this song.
Overall, "Alot to Lose" is about love, gratitude, and the fear of losing someone we love. The lyrics try to convey the message that love is a powerful feeling and that losing it can be devastating. The song encourages people to appreciate and hold onto the love they have, because it is the most valuable thing they could ever possess.
Line by Line Meaning
I thought I saw the light
I think I found the solution or a way out of the problem.
Was it real or somethin' I'm imaginin'
Not sure if it's feasible or it's hallucination.
If it wasn't, tell me did you see it too
Is it just me or did you notice it as well?
Did you see the light?
Were you able to recognize the opportunity?
If you did know tell me could you feel it to
If you did, could you feel the impact or the potential?
Hey I saw the light
Yes, I found the answer or the guidance I was looking for.
Yea, tell me that you saw the light
Confirm or reassure me that you acknowledge the same thing.
I don't know why I even do it
I am unsure why I keep repeating the same mistake.
All I know is that I'm so-o glad
Despite my poor judgment, I am grateful for the good that happened.
We always make it through it
We manage to pull through the hardships together.
One way or another, we're gonna make it my friend
We may not know how, but we will overcome the difficulties no matter what.
I got a lot a love for you
I have a deep admiration, fondness, and care for you.
I guess that means I got a lot to lose
The magnitude of my affection makes losing you unbearable for me.
I don't know how we even do it
I am unsure how we sustain our relationship, but we do somehow.
Got me two times a wife
I am fortunate to have a spouse that doubles as both a wife and a friend.
She's like my mother
She takes care of me and nurtures me like a mother.
She's there to love and understand me
She is present to show me unconditional love and empathy.
She really does have a touch
She possesses a talent or quality that I admire and appreciate.
Just like no other hand
Her capability and effect on me are unparalleled to anyone else's.
Sparkle in my eye
She adds an extra layer of joy and radiance to my life.
Too many times
Numerous instances in the past.
I left her there alone at night
I have made the mistake of neglecting her needs and being absent.
Way you light up my life
She illuminates my world and fills it with joy and hope.
Yea, Your love is two times as nice
Your love is extra special, kind, and significant to me.
I got a lot a love for you I do
I genuinely care deeply and affectionately for you.
And that's the way it should be
This is how love should feel and be.
I got a lot of love for you and only you
My love and attention are devoted solely to you and nobody else.
Chorus 2: Nobody else but you
My love and loyalty belongs only to you and none else in the world.
Oh, I feel I got a lot to lose
My affection for you raises the stakes for maintaining our bond.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN WHEAT, FRANK HANNON, JEFFREY KEITH
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Christopher N. Savage
on Getting' Better
A shame that you can't see the original video, but this tune has the passion and power to lift you up and brighten your day!!!!!