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Laura Branigan

The Winner Takes All

Release date: 23rd April 2015

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"The Winner Takes All" is a track by Laura Branigan, released 23rd April 2015. Full lyrics are available below.

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Laura Branigan

Laura Branigan

Lyrics

The Winner Takes All

I don't wanna talk about things we've gone through

Though it's hurting me, now it's history

I've played all my cards and that's what you've done too

Nothing more to say, no more ace to play

The winner takes it all

The loser standing small beside the victory, that's her destiny

I was in your arms thinking I belonged there

I figured it made sense, building me a fence

Building me a home, thinking I'd be strong there

But I was a fool, playing by the rules

The gods may throw a dice, their minds as cold as ice

And someone way down here loses someone dear

The winner takes it all, the loser has to fall

It's simple and it's plain, why should I complain

But tell me, does she kiss like I used to kiss you

Does it feel the same when she calls your name

Somewhere deep inside you must know I miss you

But what can I say, rules must be obeyed

The judges will decide the likes of me abide

Spectators of the show always staying low

The game is on again, a lover or a friend

A big thing or a small, the winner takes it all

I don't wanna talk if it makes you feel sad

And I understand you've come to shake my hand

I apologize if it makes you feel bad seeing me so tense, no self confidence

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The Winner Takes All

2015
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