The Saw Doctors -: To Win Just Once

To win just once would be enoughFor those who've lost in life and loveFor those who've lost their guile and nerveTheir innocence, and their drive and verve

To win just onceTo win just onceTo win just onceThat would be enough (that would be enough) The Saw Doctors - To Win Just Once

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 once would be enoughFor those

Watch the official 1994 performance of this inspiring anthem below: To Win Just Once - The Saw Doctors, 1994 CR's Video Vaults YouTube• Jun 3, 2024 Over time, the song has also been adopted

"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

To win just once against the oddsAnd once be smiled on by the godsTo race with speed along the trackBreak the tape and not look back

To never have considered losingAs if to win is by your choosingBare your soul for all to findAn honest heart and an open mind