Their first CD, the self-titled 'Wilshire', was released in 1998. The couple left Rocketown soon after, and began working on an independently produced CD 'Second Story', which they released in 2000.
The pair signed on Columbia Records in 2002 and Wilshire released 'New Universe'. The new album continued the couple's abandoning of the CCM genre, choosing instead to move more towards pop-rock. The album had a minor hit with the song 'Special'.
Wilshire released another independent EP, entitled 'Already Home', in 2005.
Nothing Left to Lose
Wilshire Lyrics
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By the light of the static
On my
TV screen
I'd give anything to see your face
Empty room
My smoking gun
You laughed when I said I'd make it on my own
I've got nothing left to lose
I've given everything to you
My feet are cracked
Blistered and bleeding
From the broken glass
I moved so carefully
Through your world
Like a hostage
Yearning for freedom
You thought you'd break me
You only made me strong
I've got nothing left to lose
I've given everything to you
I've got nothing left to lose
Standing on the edge of my new universe
I can't wait to jump head first in
I've got nothing left to lose
I've given everything to you
I've got nothing left to lose
Standing on the edge of my new universe
Standing on the edge of my new universe
I can't wait to jump head first in
The lyrics of Wilshire's "Nothing Left To Lose" paint a picture of a person who has been through a lot of struggles in life, but has finally reached a point where they have nothing to lose. The singer seems to have been through a difficult relationship, with lines like "empty room, my smoking gun" and "you thought you'd break me, you only made me strong." These words suggest that the singer has been hurt in the past, but has used that pain to grow stronger and more resilient.
The chorus of the song, "I've got nothing left to lose, I've given everything to you," is particularly poignant. It speaks to the idea of someone who has put all of their trust and love into someone else, only to have that trust and love betrayed. The singer seems to be saying that they have given everything they have to the other person, and now that they are left with nothing, they are free to start over.
Towards the end of the song, the singer declares that they are standing on the edge of a new universe, and they can't wait to jump in head first. This final verse speaks to the idea of starting anew, and embracing the future with open arms.
Overall, "Nothing Left To Lose" is a powerful song that speaks to the resilience of the human spirit, even in the face of great adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Counting sheep
Unable to fall asleep, lost in thoughts.
By the light of the static
The only light in the room comes from the TV screen displaying nothing.
On my TV screen
The TV is the only source of entertainment, but it's not enough.
I'd give anything to see your face
Missing someone so much that anything is worth sacrificing just to see them again.
Empty room
The space around is devoid of life and emotion.
My smoking gun
The smoking gun refers to the evidence of a crime; this could either imply something the singer regrets doing or a smoking gun in the sense of the catalyst that led to the end of a relationship.
You laughed when I said I'd make it on my own
Despite the lack of support from others, the singer is determined to succeed alone.
My feet are cracked, Blistered and bleeding
Having gone through a lot of pain and difficulty, physically and metaphorically.
From the broken glass
Glass, a symbol of fragility and vulnerability, signifies an emotional experience that has shattered the singer.
I moved so carefully
Being careful to avoid any more pain and damage than has already been done.
Through your world
Trying to navigate someone else's way of life, potentially a partner's, and coming up short.
Like a hostage
Feeling trapped and held captive by circumstances.
Yearning for freedom
Desperately wanting to break free of the restrictions holding one back.
You thought you'd break me, You only made me strong
Despite their intention to bring the singer down, they have only made them stronger and more resilient.
Standing on the edge of my new universe, I can't wait to jump head first in
Feeling empowered and excited by the prospect of starting again.
I've got nothing left to lose
After giving everything to someone else, there's nothing left to hold on to.
I've given everything to you
The singer has dedicated all their time, energy, and emotion to someone who doesn't appreciate it.
Writer(s): Lori Lyn Wilshire, Micah Matthew Wilshire Copyright: Lormi Music, Warner-tamerlane Publishing Corp., Loafy Music
Contributed by Alex S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.