The Turn of a Friendly Card is the fifth studio album by the British progressive rock band The Alan Parsons Project, released on 1 November 1980 by Arista Records.
The title piece, which appears on side 2 of the LP, is a 16-minute suite broken up into five tracks, with the five tracks listed as sub-sections.
The Turn of a Friendly Card spawned the hits "Games People Play" and "Time", the latter of which was Eric Woolfson's first lead vocal appearance.
"Nothing Left to Lose" ist song #4 on side two.
Lyrics
Nothing's good the news is bad. The heat goes on and it drives you mad. Scornful thoughts that fly your way. You should turn away 'cause there's nothing more to say.
You gave the best you had to give. You only have one life to live. You fought so hard you were a slave. After all you gave there was nothing left to save.
You've got nothing left to lose (you've got nothing left to lose). No you've got nothing left to lose (who'd wanna be standing in your shoes).
You read the book you turn the page. You change your life in a thousand ways. The dawn of reason lights your eyes. With the key you realise. To the kingdom of the wise.
You've got nothing left to lose (you've got nothing left to lose). No you've got nothing left to lose (who'd wanna be standing in your shoes).
Nothing ventured nothing gained. No more lingering doubt remained. Nothing sacred or profane. Everything to gain. Cause you've nothing left.
