Lyrics
When I gambled all our money just to pay the rent
The speaker took a risk by using all their money for gambling in an attempt to pay the rent.
Well I lost it all
They ended up losing all the money they gambled.
Now we don't have a bed
As a consequence of losing the money, they no longer have a bed, suggesting financial hardship.
I tried to win it back by selling my guitar
In an effort to recoup the lost money, the speaker tried to sell their guitar but was unsuccessful.
That didn't work either
Despite the attempt to sell the guitar, they still face a lack of resources and now don't have a car.
Now we don't have a car
There is repetition indicating the loss of a car due to financial struggles, emphasizing their challenging situation.
You held my hand just to tell me you love me
The partner expresses love and support by holding the speaker's hand while affirming their affection.
I don't have much to give but you'll get my best
Despite the speaker's limited resources, they promise to offer their best to their partner.
I lost my job working nights at the bar
The speaker lost their job, creating further financial strain, likely from working night shifts at a bar.
Don't worry I have a plan
The speaker reassures their partner of having a plan to address the situation, possibly to regain stability.
I just really need the car
The speaker emphasizes the importance of having the car for their plan or solution.
I know when we met you stole all of my heart
They express a deep emotional connection, implying that their partner took their heart when they met.
I'd write you more love songs but I sold my guitar
Due to financial difficulties, the speaker sold their guitar, hindering their ability to write more love songs.
You held my hand just to tell me you love me
Reiteration of the partner's gesture of expressing love by holding hands, despite the speaker's limitations.
I don't have much to give but you'll get my best
Despite their financial struggles, the speaker reaffirms their commitment to giving their best to their partner.
You held my hand just to tell me you love me
Another repetition emphasizing the partner's action of expressing love through physical touch.
I don't have much to give but you'll get my best
Reiteration of the speaker's promise to give their best despite their limited resources.
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