Draw of the Cards
Kim Carnes
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Sleight of hand Hands of fate Chance you take Life's a snake And it's all in the draw of the cards Lightnin' strike Breath of life Red black or white Watch 'em fall And it's all in the draw of the cards And it's all in the draw of the cards Drop the cards Watch the eyes Down and dirty Let 'em ride Boulevard Small cafe Cavaliers Pass the day The joker laughs From the street Weaves his web Bittersweet Ace is high Deuce is low Take the first The rest should go And it's all in the draw of the cards And it's all in the draw of the cards
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
Written by: VAL CHRISTIAN GARAY, KIM CARNES, BILL CUOMO, DAVE ELLINGSON
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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9 facts about this song
About the ArtistKim Carnes is an American singer and songwriter known for her distinctive raspy voice. She enjoyed considerable success during the 1980s, primarily due to the massive hit song "Bette Davis Eyes."
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Release Information"Draw of the Cards" is a track from Kim Carnes' 1981 album "Mistaken Identity."
- As a single, "Draw of the Cards" was released in July 1981, following the massive success of "Bette Davis Eyes."
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Song Features & StyleThe song "Draw of the Cards" carries many hallmarks of Carnes' style including a mysterious, moody feeling and a catchy pop-rock arrangement.
- The lyrics are cryptic and enigmatic, emphasizing life's risks and uncertainties, symbolized by the metaphor of a card game.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached #28 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #32 on the Cash Box Top 100.
- "Draw of the Cards" also achieved considerable success internationally, peaking at #35 in Australia and #44 in New Zealand.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Draw of the Cards" was notable for its surreal and eerie imagery, and it fit well within the rising medium of music videos in the early years of MTV.
- The video features Carnes as a nurse in a dystopian hospital, adding additional grit and edge to the song's intriguing aura.
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Critical ReceptionCritics typically appreciated the intrigue of "Draw of the Cards," noting that it maintains the avant-pop sensibilities and dark undertones that made Carnes' work standout.
- The song is often celebrated for being a notable yet underrated gem in Carnes' distinguished discography.
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Song LegacyOver the years, "Draw of the Cards" has earned a reputation of an '80s pop cult classic due to its idiosyncratic approach to pop music.
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Notable PerformancesCarnes performed "Draw of the Cards" live on American Bandstand, a popular American music-performance show hosted by Dick Clark.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was co-written by Kim Carnes, Bill Cuomo, Dave Ellingson and Mentor Williams, showcasing Carnes' prowess as a songwriter alongside her talents as a performer.
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