Lyrics
The first look was beginners luck
The initial experience of seeing each other was fortunate, like luck for beginners.
We took a chance
Both took a risk or opportunity in the relationship.
Said I was everything you wanted and more
The speaker claimed to possess all the qualities the other person desired and more, creating a sense of perfect romance.
Complete romance
Expressing a feeling of completeness in the romantic relationship.
As night fell the dealer dealt
During the night, circumstances took a turn for the worse, possibly symbolized by a losing hand dealt by a dealer.
A losing hand
The speaker received an unfavorable outcome in the relationship.
Oh well, is it time to look for
Despite the setback, questioning whether it's time to seek love once again.
Love again
Contemplating the possibility of finding love anew.
Maybe we're wrong
Expressing doubt or uncertainty about the relationship.
Maybe our live is great
Considering the possibility that their life together is positive.
I gave you everything
The speaker devoted everything to the relationship.
The key to my sacred place
Offering the metaphorical "key" to a personal and sacred space, likely symbolic of trust or vulnerability.
But you couldn't find
Highlighting the partner's inability to find the comfort or affection that was easily provided.
The warmth that came easily
Referencing the warmth and ease that love should naturally bring.
Love's an addicting game
Describing love as an addictive game, suggesting it has a compelling and irresistible nature.
We roll too eagerly
Suggesting a tendency to rush into love without caution.
For forty days and forty nights
Referring to a period of difficulty or challenge endured in the relationship.
I played the fool
The speaker played a role that was foolish or naive.
I showed my cards and asked for more
Revealing vulnerability by showing one's cards and asking for more commitment.
This game is cruel
Characterizing the game of love as harsh or unforgiving.
Another round in search for truth
Continuing to seek truth in the relationship, even though desperate.
I’m a desperate man
Acknowledging a sense of desperation in the speaker.
I’ll do whatever it takes
Expressing a willingness to do anything necessary to reach a promised or desired state in the relationship.
To reach the promise land
Striving for a better and promised future.
Maybe we're wrong
Reiterating the uncertainty or doubt about the relationship.
Maybe our live is great
Reconsidering the idea that their life together is wonderful.
I gave you everything
Reaffirming the commitment of giving everything to the relationship.
The key to my sacred place
Repeating the metaphor of offering a key to a sacred place.
But you couldn't find
Reiterating the partner's failure to find the warmth that should come naturally.
The warmth that came easily
Emphasizing the idea of love as an addictive game with a tendency to rush.
Love's an addicting game
Reflecting on the addictive and compelling nature of love.
We roll too eagerly
Acknowledging a tendency to eagerly engage in the game of love.
We play the game, again the same
Repeating the cycle of playing the addictive game despite knowing the rules, yet consistently losing.
We follow rules, but always lose
Following the rules of the game but experiencing repeated losses in love.
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