In the world of music, you will notice that there are often similar themes that arise in lyrics across all genres. One common theme that you will find is casinos and gambling, which is easy to see when you dig a little deeper.
Casinos and gambling are all about taking risks, and there are many areas in life where people often take risks, whether it is their love life, career, or any other part of life.
1. Lady Gaga – Poker Face
Perhaps the first song to spring to mind when talking about casinos and gambling in music is Lady Gaga’s Poker Face from 2008.
2. Katy Perry – Waking Up In Vegas
Waking Up in Vegas from Katy Perry’s 2008 album One of the Boys is a song that encapsulates what many think of when they think about Las Vegas.
3. Tim McGraw – Last Dollar (Fly Away)
Country music star Tim McGraw is one of the best-selling country artists of all time.
4. Tyler Shaw – House Of Cards
Tyler Shaw’s House of Cards from the 2015 album Yesterday may sound like a song about gambling in a casino.
Hi, I’m Erick Ycaza — a music blogger with a BA in Advertising & Graphic Design. I created this blog to keep you updated with daily music news. Surprisingly, I’ve been writing about music since 2007. If you’re an artist and would like to be featured, feel free to reach out: info@electrowow.net
