You ain’t been thinkin’ through, now, have you?
The last thing you need is the thing that you keep comin’ back to.
The mem’ries still fresh in your mind.
Aware that you lost with it all on the line.
More than you could justify,
But she gives you that look an’ you just gotta try,
One more roll of the dice,
Maybe just one more shot in the dark.
One more chance that your luck might change,
While you still got a little somethin’ left in your heart.
She’s a game you can play, not game you can win,
But one more roll of the dice an’ you’re believin’ again.
Maybe you’re still hangin’ onto what it felt like,
The higher the stakes, the bigger the rush when it goes right.
An’ when you’re a gambler in love,
Havin’ it all is never enough.
It’s a curse when it gets in your blood.
You’re down to your shoes, but you can’t give it up.
Yeah, one more roll of the dice,
Maybe just one more shot in the dark.
One more chance that your luck might change,
While you still got a little somethin’ left in your heart.
She’s a game you can play, not game you can win,
But one more roll of the dice an’ you’re believin’ again.
Yeah, yeah, believin’.
[Instrumental break]
She’s a game you can play, not game you can win,
But one more roll of the dice an’ you’re believin’ again,
Yeah, you’re believin’.
One more roll of the dice,
(One more roll of the dice.)
Maybe just one more shot in the dark.
(One more shot in the dark.)
One more chance that your luck might change,
(One more chance that your luck might change.)
While you still got a little somethin’ left in your heart.
She’s a game you can play, not game you can win,
But one more roll of the dice an’ you’re believin’ again.
[Instrumental fade]
The Allure of Taking Chances in Love
“One More Roll Of The Dice” by Brooks & Dunn delves into the irresistible temptation of giving love another try, even when past experiences warn against it. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone drawn back to a relationship that has already cost them dearly, likening love to a high-stakes game of chance. Despite the pain and loss, the hope that things might turn out differently fuels another attempt. This recurring cycle captures the emotional gamble many face when dealing with matters of the heart, where logic often takes a backseat to hope and desire.
The Gamble That Never Ends
The song’s central metaphor compares love to rolling dice—unpredictable and thrilling, yet rarely yielding the desired outcome. The line “she’s a game you can play, not a game you can win” emphasizes the paradox of chasing after something unattainable, yet finding meaning in the pursuit itself. Brooks & Dunn masterfully convey the tension between the risks of heartbreak and the irresistible pull of hope, resonating with anyone who has ever found themselves unwilling to walk away from love’s gamble.
Song Credits
- Artist: Brooks & Dunn
- Songwriters: Kix Brooks, Don Cook, Ronnie Dunn
- Release Year: 1993
- Label: Arista Nashville