This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
I was only 19, you were 29
It's just 10 years, but it's such a long time
In a heartbeat, I would do it all again
Late night sex, smokin' cigarettes
I try real hard, but I can't forget
Now in a heartbeat, I would do it all again
Now I see that you and me were never meant
Never meant to be now
Now I'm lost somewhere
Lost between Elvis and suicide
Ever since the day we died, well
I've got nothing left to lose
After Jesus and Rock 'n' Roll
Couldn't save my immoral soul, well
I've got nothing left
I've got nothing left to lose
Callin' out sins just to pass the time
My life goes by in the blink of an eye
I know you want me
I was only lookin' for a friend
And everything that I was
And everything that I've become
Just falls into the end and
Now I see that you and me were never meant
Were never meant to be now
Now I'm lost somewhere
Lost between Elvis and suicide
Ever since the day we died, well
I've got nothing left to lose
After Jesus and rock 'n' roll
Couldn't save my immoral soul, well
I've got nothing left
I've got nothing left to lose
Now I see that you and me were never meant
Never meant to be now
Now I'm lost somewhere
Lost between Elvis and suicide
Ever since the day we died, well
I've got nothing left to lose
After Jesus and rock 'n' roll
Couldn't save my immoral soul, well
I've got nothing left
I've got nothing left to lose
It's just 10 years, but it's such a long time
In a heartbeat, I would do it all again
Late night sex, smokin' cigarettes
I try real hard, but I can't forget
Now in a heartbeat, I would do it all again
Now I see that you and me were never meant
Never meant to be now
Now I'm lost somewhere
Lost between Elvis and suicide
Ever since the day we died, well
I've got nothing left to lose
After Jesus and Rock 'n' Roll
Couldn't save my immoral soul, well
I've got nothing left
I've got nothing left to lose
Callin' out sins just to pass the time
My life goes by in the blink of an eye
I know you want me
I was only lookin' for a friend
And everything that I was
And everything that I've become
Just falls into the end and
Now I see that you and me were never meant
Were never meant to be now
Now I'm lost somewhere
Lost between Elvis and suicide
Ever since the day we died, well
I've got nothing left to lose
After Jesus and rock 'n' roll
Couldn't save my immoral soul, well
I've got nothing left
I've got nothing left to lose
Now I see that you and me were never meant
Never meant to be now
Now I'm lost somewhere
Lost between Elvis and suicide
Ever since the day we died, well
I've got nothing left to lose
After Jesus and rock 'n' roll
Couldn't save my immoral soul, well
I've got nothing left
I've got nothing left to lose
Lyrics submitted by ulrikke1994
Nothing Left to Lose Lyrics as written by Kato Khandwala Ben Phillips
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Bluewater Music Corp.
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My fave! :) ... dealing w/ a break up, feeling depressed..
I was only nineteen you were twenty nine.
I'm not sure if this song can be about herself when Taylor is only 17 years old as of right now.
She only co-wrote some songs on the album which is still cool but, it could be someone else's story. If I remember right the other singer (the guitarist) helped her write the album.
So does anyone know?
In the booklet of the album it says: "All songs written by Taylor Momsen, Ben Phillips, Kato Khandwala.". Phillips and Khandwala both played guitar on the record and Khandwala did a lot of other things too (bass, percussion, programming, etc).
I think that this song is about a friends with benefits relationship hint late night sex and smokin cigarettes and also the part where she says I was only lookin for a friend. Its about her falling for him but him not wanting more.
Why do you do crap like that? I hope it's one of those situations that after it leaves your mouth (rather hits the keyboard) you wish you could retract it:)
Definitely "Pretty Reckless" :D
It's about two people not meant to be together. She wanted him. He didn't want her. Good song.