Introduction

In a world saturated with manufactured pop hits and formulaic love songs, Linda Ronstadt stands as a beacon of raw, unfiltered emotion. Yet few of her tracks hit as hard—or as heartbreakingly—as “Lose Again.” From the first haunting notes, this song drags the listener into a vortex of longing, regret, and bittersweet surrender, proving once again why Ronstadt’s voice is not just heard, but felt in the deepest recesses of the heart.

What makes “Lose Again” so shockingly impactful is its fearless exploration of loss. Unlike most love songs that celebrate joy or empowerment, Ronstadt’s delivery pierces through the comforting illusions of romance, exposing the uncomfortable truth: sometimes, love isn’t triumphant—it’s devastating. With every lyric, she captures the vulnerability we often hide, the sting of repeated heartbreak, and the unspoken fear of loving too much.

But it’s not just the lyrics that leave a mark—it’s the performance. Ronstadt’s voice is both tender and commanding, slipping effortlessly from intimate whispers to soul-wrenching crescendos. It’s a masterclass in storytelling through music, reminding us why she earned the title of “The First Lady of Rock”. Listening to “Lose Again” is like watching your own heartbreak reflected back at you in crystal-clear clarity, a mirror you cannot look away from.

Fans old and new are discovering that this track isn’t just a song—it’s an emotional revelation. It shocks, it captivates, it lingers. For those who think they know the depths of human feeling, Linda Ronstadt challenges them to confront it anew, note by piercing note.

Prepare yourself: “Lose Again” is not merely music. It’s a confrontation, a confession, and a hauntingly beautiful reminder that even in loss, there is the undeniable power of being truly, heartbreakingly human.


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Lyrics

Save me
Free me
From my heart this time
Well the train’s gone
Down the track and I’m
I’m left behind
But nothing can save me from this ball and chain
I’ve made up my mind I would leave today
But you’re keeping me going I know it’s insane
‘Cause I’ll love you and lose again
Well the heart calls
And the mind obeys
Oh it knows better than me baby
And if I hold on for one more day
Oh maybe maybe he’ll be true
But nothing can save me from this ball and chain
I’ve made up my mind I would leave today
But you’re keeping me going I know it’s insane
‘Cause I’ll love you and lose again
Nothing can save me from this ball and chain
I’ve made up my mind I would leave today
But you’re keeping me going I know it’s insane
‘Cause I’ll love you and lose again
Woah I’ll love you and lose again

By van