"The Winner Takes It All" lyrics

I don't wanna talk
About things we've been through
Though it's hurting me
That's just history

I've played all my cards
That's what you've done too
Nothing more to say
No more ace to play

The winner takes it all
The loser's standing small
Beside the victory
That's my destiny

I was in your arms
Thinking I belonged there
I figured it made sense
Building me a fence

Building me a home
Thinking I'd be strong there
But I was just a fool
Playing by the rules

The gods may throw the dice
Their minds as cold as ice
Then someone way down here
Loses someone dear

The winner takes it all
The loser has to fall
It's simple and it's plain
How could I complain?

But tell me, does he kiss
Like I used to kiss you?
Does it feel the same
When he calls your name?

Somewhere deep inside
You must know I miss you
But what can I say?
The rules must be obeyed

The judges will decide
The likes of me abide
Spectators of the show
Always staying low

The game is on again
A lover or a friend
A big thing or a small
The winner takes it all

I don't wanna talk
And it makes you feel sad
I understand
You've come to shake my hand

I apologize
If it makes you feel bad
Seeing me so tense
No self-confidence

The winner takes it all
The winner takes it all