They released one LP on the Salsoul label in 1982.
What Have You Got to Lose
The Jammers Lyrics
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Tell me, tell me, tell me
What have you got to lose?
Won't you prey to dose
I can't understand it
Why you fool around
The look is just in someone
I was just like you, girl
But I don't need to quit
I was born to lose you
And hate my pillow eat
Ought you just in someone
They will keep your life
Ought you just in someone
And the law above
There is someone out there
In on each you go
I'm the one that lead you
And then let you know
Tell me what have you got to lose?
Tell me, tell me, tell me
What have you got to lose?
Won't you prey to dose
You got to live in someone
Cause everyone not the same
Not every heart in gambles
Is out to play a game
I was just like you, girl
But I don't need to quit
I've been hurt too, girl
I hate my pillow eat
Ought you just in
I want give you love
Ought you just in
I'm a lonely bud
... together
And the years to come
Things above in
And love, love, love!
What have got to lose
Won't to prey the dose
Tell me what have got to lose
(Richie Weeks)
The lyrics of The Jammers' song "What Have You Got to Lose" convey a message of self-reflection and taking chances in love. The repeated question, "What have you got to lose?" suggests a sense of urgency and encourages the listener to evaluate their current situation. The lines "I can't understand it, why you fool around" express confusion and frustration towards someone who is not fully committed to a relationship. The mention of "hating the pillow eat" implies feelings of loneliness and longing, possibly due to past heartbreak.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea that not everyone is the same when it comes to matters of the heart. The line "Not every heart in gambles is out to play a game" suggests that not all romantic encounters are insincere or manipulative. It conveys the notion that true love exists and can be found if one is open to it. The repeated statement "I was just like you, girl, but I don't need to quit" indicates a sense of resilience and the ability to learn from past experiences.
Overall, "What Have You Got to Lose" is a contemplative and introspective song that urges listeners to take a leap of faith in matters of the heart, while recognizing the potential risks involved. It encourages self-reflection, growth, and the pursuit of genuine love.
Line by Line Meaning
What have you got to lose?
Please enlighten me, disclose, what is at stake for you in this situation?
Tell me, tell me, tell me
Please share with me, express, let me know
Won't you prey to dose
Won't you pray to find a remedy
I can't understand it
I fail to comprehend, to make sense of it
Why you fool around
Why do you engage in thoughtless actions
The look is just in someone
Judgment lies simply with another person
Might just bring it down
Could potentially cause its downfall
I was just like you, girl
I used to be in the same situation as you, my dear
But I don't need to quit
But I do not require giving up
I was born to lose you
I was destined to lose your affection
And hate my pillow eat
And despise my lonely nights
Ought you just in someone
Should you rely solely on another person
They will keep your life
They will take control of your life
And the law above
And the authority that governs over us
There is someone out there
Somewhere, there exists someone
In on each you go
Who will accompany you on every step you take
I'm the one that lead you
I am the one who guides you
And then let you know
And then inform you, advise you
You got to live in someone
You must rely on another person to survive
Cause everyone not the same
Because everyone is not identical
Not every heart in gambles
Not every person who takes risks with their heart
Is out to play a game
Has the intention to play with emotions
I've been hurt too, girl
I have also experienced pain, my dear
I hate my pillow eat
I loathe facing my lonely nights
Ought you just in
Should you solely depend on
I want give you love
I desire to give you affection
Ought you just in
Should you only rely on
I'm a lonely bud
I am a solitary flower
... together
We unite, join forces
And the years to come
In the future, in the upcoming years
Things above in
Things from higher realms, above us, are present
And love, love, love!
And love, affection, passion!
Writer(s): Richard Weeks
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