The Saw Doctors - To Win Just Once [Trusted ✪]
Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: David Carton / Brendan Leo Mary MoranTo Win Just Once lyrics ©
"To Win Just Once" by is widely considered an anthem for the "losers of the world," offering a rousing message of hope for anyone who has been continually downtrodden or overlooked. Originally released on their 1996 album Same Oul' Town , it has since become a staple of Irish popular culture. Song Meaning and Origins The Saw Doctors - To Win Just Once
To never have considered losingAs if to win is by your choosingBare your soul for all to findAn honest heart and an open mind Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: David Carton / Brendan Leo
To win just onceTo win just onceTo win just onceThat would be enough It is famously associated with , the band's
For those who feel they've been mistreatedDiscriminated, robbed or cheatedTo claim one victory inspiredTo win just once is their desire
The track explores the universal desire for a single victory to validate one's struggle. It is famously associated with , the band's keyboard player at the time, who won over £850,000 in the Irish National Lottery in 1993. Upon winning, he reportedly told the band, "I've had my day, now I'll be on my way". Over time, the song has also been adopted as a heartfelt anthem by Mayo GAA fans, reflecting their long wait for a Senior Football Championship win. Full Lyrics
To win just onceTo win just onceTo win just onceThat would be enough