About the song
Bee Gees’ “You Win Again” is a timeless ballad that continues to resonate with audiences decades after its release in 1987. This heartfelt track, a standout from the group’s acclaimed album “E.S.P.”, showcases the Bee Gees’ signature harmonies and their ability to craft songs that delve deep into the complexities of love and loss.
With its soaring melodies and poignant lyrics, “You Win Again” tells a tale of unrequited love and the bittersweet acceptance of defeat. The song’s opening lines, “I’m a loser, I know it’s true/I’m a loser, I’ve got no clue,” immediately set the tone for a narrative of heartbreak and self-doubt.
The Bee Gees’ distinctive falsetto harmonies add a layer of emotional intensity to the song, while the orchestral arrangements create a lush and cinematic backdrop. The bridge, with its powerful refrain of “You win again,” is a particularly poignant moment, as the singer acknowledges the futility of his efforts to win back the love he has lost.
Despite its melancholic theme, “You Win Again” is a remarkably uplifting song. It offers a message of hope and resilience, suggesting that even in the face of defeat, there is strength to be found in acceptance and moving forward. The song’s enduring popularity is a testament to its timeless appeal and its ability to connect with listeners on a deeply emotional level.
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Lyrics
I couldn’t figure why
You couldn’t give me what everybody needs
I shouldn’t let you kick me when I’m down, my baby
I find out everybody knows that
You’ve been using me
I’m surprised you
Let me stay around you
One day I’m gonna lift the cover
And look inside your heart
We gotta level before we go
And tear this love apart
There’s no fight, you can’t fight this battle of love with me
You win again, so little time, we do nothing but compete
There’s no life on earth, no other could see me through
You win again, some never try but if anybody can, we can
And I’ll be (and I’ll be), I’ll be (I’ll be) following you
Oh girl, oh no
Oh baby, I shake you from now on
I’m gonna break down your defenses, one by one
I’m gonna hit you from all sides, lay your fortress open wide
Nobody stops this body from taking you
You better beware, I swear
I’m gonna be there one day when you fall
I could never let you cast aside
The greatest love of all
There’s no fight, you can’t fight this battle of love with me
You win again, so little time, we do nothing but compete
There’s no life on earth, no other could see me through
You win again, some never try but if anybody can, we can
And I’ll be (and I’ll be), I’ll be (I’ll be) following you, oh girl
You win again, so little time, we do nothing but compete
There’s no life on earth, no other could see me through
You win again, some never try but if anybody can, we can
And I’ll be (and I’ll be), I’ll be (I’ll be) following you
You win again, so little time, we do nothing but compete
There’s no life on earth, no other could see me through
You win again, some never try but if anybody can, we can
There’s no fight, you can’t fight this battle of love with me
You win again, so little time, we do nothing but compete
There’s no life on earth, no other could see me through
You win again, some never try but if anybody can, we can
There’s no fight, you can’t fight this battle of love with me