Even the Losers
Tom & Heartbreakers Petty Lyrics
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Yeah, we smoked cigarettes and we stared at the moon
And I'd show you stars you never could see
Baby, it couldn't have been that easy to forget about me
Baby, time meant nothing, anything seemed real
Yeah, you could kiss like fire and you made me feel
Like every word you said was meant to be
Baby, even the losers get lucky sometimes
Even the losers keep a little bit of pride
They get lucky sometimes
Two cars parked on the overpass
Rocks hit the water like broken glass
I should have known right then it was too good to last
God, it's such a drag when you're livin' in the past
Baby, even the losers get lucky sometimes
Even the losers keep a little bit of pride
They get lucky sometimes
Baby, even the losers get lucky sometimes
Even the losers keep a little bit of pride
Yeah, they get lucky sometimes
Baby, even the losers get lucky sometimes
Even the losers get lucky sometimes, oh, oh, oh
Even the losers get lucky sometimes
The song 'Even the Losers' by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers is a bittersweet anthem for the underdogs and heartbroken. The song starts with memories of a past relationship, where the singer and his lover, spent a whole summer sitting on the rooftop, smoking cigarettes, and staring at the moon. The lyrics showcase the singer's emotional state, as he admits that he had been shown things he had never seen before and was made to feel like everything his lover said was meant to be. He finds it hard to believe that someone could forget about him so easily. The chorus "Baby, even the losers get lucky sometimes, even the losers keep a little bit of pride, they get lucky sometimes" highlights the idea that even those who fail or those that the world perceives as 'losers' can still have some luck on their side sometimes.
The lyrics go on to depict the events that follow the relationship's end, and how the singer regrets not recognizing the signs earlier. He notes that two cars were parked at the overpass, rocks hit the water like broken glass, and he should have known right then that it was too good to last. The mention of 'driving in the past' suggests that the singer has been stuck in the past and has not been able to move on from his heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, it was nearly all summer we sat on your roof
We spent a lot of time together during the summer relaxing on your roof.
Yeah, we smoked cigarettes and we stared at the moon
During our time on the roof, we smoked cigarettes and enjoyed the view of the moon.
And I'd show you stars you never could see
I introduced you to new experiences and showed you things you had never seen before.
Baby, it couldn't have been that easy to forget about me
It doesn't seem possible that you could forget about the time we spent together.
Baby, time meant nothing, anything seemed real
Our relationship felt timeless, and everything felt genuine.
Yeah, you could kiss like fire and you made me feel
You were passionate and made me feel incredible.
Like every word you said was meant to be
Your words felt sincere and purposeful.
No, it couldn't have been that easy to forget about me
It's hard to believe that you could just forget about me like that.
Two cars parked on the overpass
Two cars were parked on the bridge.
Rocks hit the water like broken glass
Rocks thrown into the water made a loud, crashing sound.
I should have known right then it was too good to last
I should have realized at that moment that our relationship was too good to last.
God, it's such a drag when you're livin' in the past
It's frustrating to dwell on the past and feel stuck there.
Baby, even the losers get lucky sometimes
Not everyone can be perfect, but everyone can experience moments of good luck.
Even the losers keep a little bit of pride
Even if we don't succeed, we can still feel proud of ourselves for trying.
They get lucky sometimes
Sometimes, things just work out in our favor.
Yeah, they get lucky sometimes
Yes, it's true that sometimes people get lucky in life.
Even the losers get lucky sometimes
This phrase is repeated to emphasize the idea that anyone can experience good luck, even if they have experienced failure or disappointment in the past.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TOM PETTY
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