Lose to Win

Harmony Samuels, Fantasia

About Lose to Win

"Lose to Win" is a song by American recording artist Fantasia. It was released as the lead single from her fourth studio album, Side Effects of You on January 8, 2013. "Lose to Win" is Fantasia's first release through RCA Records following the closure of J Records, after a reorganization at Sony Music Entertainment.


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2013
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Never felt so ugly,
Pretending that he loves me
Sometimes it's just that money,
Never had to afford me
Now I'm sick and tired of
You, just taken right off
Know when I forgive you

You ain't here for dinner
Like I'm a beginner,
I loved you for your inner, inner, inner
And the next guy is out there
Somewhere,
But you won't dare, 'cause you're too scared

Have you ever
Needed someone so bad?
But he ain't willing to make it last
Sometimes you gotta lose to win again.
If it makes you cry, cry, cry
And all you do is fight
Can't get no sleep at night?
Sometimes you gotta lose to win again.

Ever felt this sorry?
All you did was worry
You didn't want nobody,
Thought it would get better
But it's fallen more than
Oh it's fallen more than
Ever
I just hoped that we would
'Cause you're always up to no good
Maybe it'll take someone else,
To show me better
But I don't wanna leave ya
Oh, ey

Have you ever
Needed someone so bad?
But he ain't willing to make it last
Sometimes you gotta lose to win again.
If it makes you cry, cry, cry
And all you do is fight
Can't get no sleep at night?
Sometimes you gotta lose to win again.

Some of you know what it feels like
Caught up just in his light
Don't wanna try again, thinking what's the difference?
Why am I not interested?
'Cause when you've been broken, you feel like no one can fix it
Yeah

Have you ever
Needed someone so bad?
But he ain't willing to make it last
Sometimes you gotta lose to win again (Win again)
(Oh and if it makes you cry) If it makes you cry, cry, cry
'Cause all you do is fight
Can't get no sleep at night?
Sometimes you gotta lose
To win again

Oh, sometimes you got to lose,
You got to lose, to win again, yeah

Have you ever
Needed someone so bad? (Have you ever?)
To make it last
Sometimes you gotta lose
To win again.

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Fantasia

Fantasia is an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, and actress. She rose to fame after winning the third season of American Idol in 2004. Fantasia's powerful vocals and unique style have made her a prominent figure in the music industry. She has released several successful albums and singles throughout her career, earning critical acclaim and numerous awards. more »

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Written by: ANDREA MARTIN, HARMONY SAMUELS, WALTER ORANGE, FRANCINE GOLDE, DENNIS LAMBERT

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10 facts about this song

Song Origins
"Lose to Win" is a song recorded by American Idol season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino. It was released as the lead single from her fourth studio album, "Side Effects of You" in 2013.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 5 on the US Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart. It also reached number 22 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Song Inspiration
The song's inspiration comes from Fantasia's personal struggles. Before the creation of the album, she had gone through numerous hardships including a financial crisis, career setback, and a highly publicized suicide attempt.
Song's Meaning
"Lose to Win" is an empowering anthem about overcoming adversity and achieving personal growth through loss and struggle. The song encourages listeners to remain strong and keep fighting, conveying that sometimes you have to lose in order to win.
Music Sampling
The track features a prominent sample of "Nightshift" by the Commodores, a song which was a tribute to music legends, Jackie Wilson and Marvin Gaye who had recently passed away when "Nightshift" was released.
Critical Acclaim
Critics generally praised "Lose to Win." The empowering message, coupled with Fantasia's poignant and emotive performance, was well received within the music community.
Song's Writers
"Lose To Win" was composed by a team of songwriters including Dennis Lambert, Franne Golde, Walter Orange, Fantasia Barrino, and Andrea Martin.
Music Video
The music video for "Lose to Win" was directed by Steven Gomillion and Dennis Leupold and has received over 12 million views on YouTube. It perfectly captures the song’s theme of resilience in the face of adversity.
Live Performances
Fantasia performed "Lose to Win" live on several TV shows like American Idol, the Steve Harvey Show, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, earning rave reviews for her passionate display.
Impact
The song turned out to be a major comeback for Fantasia and has since become one of her most memorable songs, with a strong message that resonated with many fans going through similar struggles.

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