NOTHING TO LOSE
Zebrahead Lyrics


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I feel like it's all been done before (done before)
Like everyone's living just to even the score (even the score)
And one by one, we're death to bore (death to bore)
Makes you wanna break out kick down the door

Don't ever give it up
You'll make it out alive
Live it up while dying nine to five
Just stand up and tear it down tonight (tear it down tonight)

Rise up, rise up, rise up
From the bottom all the way to the top
Never listen when they tell you to stop
Rise up, rise up

'Cause I got nothing to lose
Got nothing to prove
I got nothing to lose
I'm not giving up, I'm not giving in, I've got no excuse
I got nothing to lose
Got nothing to prove
Got nothing to lose
I'm not giving up, I'm not giving in, I've got no excuse
I got nothing to lose

You can take your small minds and blow 'em away (blow 'em away)
Try and bring me down with the lies you say (lies you say)
Yesterday's gone, now today's the day (today's the day)
Lowlifes and hoodlums come out to play

They tell you listen up, stop talking out of line
Busting out
Well, now would be the time
Just stand up and tear it down tonight (tear it down tonight)

Rise up, rise up, rise up
From the bottom all the way to the top
Never listen when they tell you to stop
Rise up rise up

'Cause I got nothing to lose
Got nothing to prove
I got nothing to lose
I'm not giving up, I'm not giving in, I've got no excuse
I got nothing to lose
Got nothing to prove
I got nothing to lose
I'm not giving up, I'm not giving in, I've got no excuse
I got nothing to lose

On top, we're making it pop
All upside down we don't drop
With all the scars that we copped
From all the fakers who flopped
To all the battles that taught us
Through the lessons they fought us
'Cause they said we were Raucourse, but we just came to rock

(Rise up, rise up, rise up)
From the bottom all the way to the top
Don't you listen when they tell you to stop
(Rise up, rise up)

'Cause I got nothing to lose
Got nothing to prove
Got nothing to lose
I'm not giving up, I'm not giving in, I've got no excuse
I got nothing to lose
Got nothing to prove
Got nothing to lose
I'm not giving up, I'm not giving in, I've got no excuse
I got nothing to lose
(Rise up, rise up, rise up, hey, hey)
I got nothing to lose
(Rise up, rise up, rise up, hey, hey)

I got nothing to lose
I got nothing to prove
I got nothing to lose
I'm not giving up, I'm not giving in, I've got no excuse




And I've
Got nothing to lose

Overall Meaning

The song "Nothing to Lose" by Zebrahead is an anthem about the pursuit of living a life without fear and constraints. The lyrics depict a feeling of redundancy in life where everything seems like it has been done before and society is stuck in a pattern of merely evening the score. The lyrics encourage the listener to break free from this monotonous routine and live life on their terms without any reservations. The lead singer mentions how he's got nothing to lose, nothing to prove, and is not giving up or giving in to any excuses that might hold him back. The song urges the listener to rise up, chase their dreams, and march towards success, no matter how bleak their situation appears to be.


The lyrics of the song appeal to young adults and teenagers who feel trapped in the rat race and are unable to break out of the mundane cycle of life. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy chorus make it a popular pick for motivational videos and workout playlists. "Nothing to Lose" embodies the spirit of rebellion and celebrates the triumph of self-belief over self-doubt.


Line by Line Meaning

I feel like it's all been done before (done before)
The world's progress has already reached its peak and no one can invent or create anything new


Like everyone's living just to even the score (even the score)
People are just living to compete with each other, instead of finding value and happiness in life


And one by one, we're death to bore (death to bore)
Each individual is becoming more and more dreary and uninteresting as they follow the generic lifestyle of society


Makes you wanna break out kick down the door
The mundane nature of life is frustrating, making one want to leave their comfort zone and explore more


Don't ever give it up
Don't give up on your dreams and aspirations


You'll make it out alive
Keep fighting and you'll eventually succeed


Live it up while dying nine to five
Enjoy the little things in life even while engaging in the monotonous grind of work


Just stand up and tear it down tonight (tear it down tonight)
Stand up to the societal norms and contextualize your own beliefs, pushing your potential and current boundaries


Rise up, rise up, rise up
Stand up and elevate yourself beyond the monotonous life


From the bottom all the way to the top
From the very beginning to the very best, make progress and keep rising


Never listen when they tell you to stop
Ignore those who discourage you from your goals


'Cause I got nothing to lose
Having nothing to lose makes one fearless to take risks and push the boundaries


Got nothing to prove
One doesn't have to prove their worth to anyone else; just have the will to fight


You can take your small minds and blow 'em away (blow 'em away)
Small minds only see limits and restrictions, but one can venture beyond these limitations and move to higher ground


Try and bring me down with the lies you say (lies you say)
People might try to discourage you with lies, but their opinions don't matter


Yesterday's gone, now today's the day (today's the day)
Forget about the past and focus on the present


Lowlifes and hoodlums come out to play
People may come around to distract from the purpose, but focus and continue moving forward


They tell you listen up, stop talking out of line
People might say to stay in line and follow laws, but there may be times when one needs to speak out


Busting out
Break free from imposed boundaries/rules


Well, now would be the time
Act now and don't waste time


On top, we're making it pop
We are succeeding and making great achievements


All upside down we don't drop
Even in chaotic situations, we don't lose our way


With all the scars that we copped
Despite facing difficulties and hardships, we have learned from those experiences


From all the fakers who flopped
People who pretended to be someone they are not but ended up failing


To all the battles that taught us
All the obstacles that we faced helped us become stronger


Through the lessons they fought us
We learned from these hurdles and overcame them


'Cause they said we were Raucourse, but we just came to rock
'Raucourse' refers to a resistance - but in this case we're doing something we think is worth fighting for


Hey, Hey
A shout of encouragement and a call to action


I got nothing to lose
The idea of losing or failure isn't stopping us




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All comments from YouTube:

omaru

this guys deserve to be more popular!

MFZBxDEJANx

this band is underrated :/

Kelly Campbell

I was there. I can see myself at 1:16 First time I'd ever heard Zebrahead but mind=blown! Sucks the bands at Slam Dunk 2013 (so far) aren't this good

Dylan Hornsby

Awesome song! and Amazingly shot video :) MFZB for life!

Sébastien LACOUR PLACHCINSKI

Just perfect ♥ ☼ My favorite music :)

silversur44 Zillasaurusprime44

LONG LIVE ZEBRAHEAD!!!!!! thank you all for giving me hope freakin love you

stuff8390

I'm definitely in this! I couldnt recognise myself cos my beard was so thin. Best band i've ever seen live! I got Greg's autograph too :D I love how most of the running in circles was during HMP but hey! VIVA ZEBRAHEAD!!! :D

stopwatchingmefall

Totally in this. You guys were awesome - come back to the UK soon! ( Ps You took the sun with you when you left, it's been raining all the time!!)

Riley Mateus

I really like the almost solemn way the song ends.  I really adds to the quality and the feeling of the song.

Jeremy Woodall

I still think Demon Days is the second best song on the album (Nudist Priest), and I'd love to see a live video for it, but this one is great too. Actually, all of Get Nice! is amazing. Man, will you guys ever make a bad song?

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