Nothing To Lose (feat. Jussie Smollett)
Empire Cast · Empire: Original Soundtrack, Season 1 (Deluxe) [2015]
But it isn't fair
Woulda never thought I'd be
Down in this gutter
If I can make it here
I can make it anywhere
When the going gets tough
I've gotta get tougher
Sometimes you only get one shot
I've gotta give it all I got
Cause I ain't got nothing to lose
So much to prove
I get to far to hear no
Gotta go hard or go home
I ain't got nothing to lose
I gotta do what I gotta do
No I ain't got nothing
Oh, how the hell did my back
Get against the wall
Never thought that I would
Be here at rock bottom
At least I don't
Have to worry
About the phone
Why did I end up
With 99 problems
Sometimes you only get one shot
I've gotta give it all I got
Cause I ain't got nothing to lose
(I ain't got nothing)
So much to prove
(I got so much to prove to you)
I get to far to hear no
Gotta go hard or go home
I ain't got nothing to lose
I gotta do what I gotta do
I ain't got nothing
Nothing To Lose (feat. Jussie Smollett)
Nothing To Lose stands as a defining track from the Empire: Original Soundtrack, Season 1 (Deluxe), capturing the high-energy R&B and soul aesthetic that propelled the television series to prominence. Featuring Jussie Smollett, the recording exemplifies the show's strategy of blending contemporary pop sensibilities with classic musical theater influences. As part of the Empire Cast's broader discography, the song contributes to a body of work that revitalized interest in soundtrack albums during the mid-2010s. The track's production emphasizes vocal performance and emotional resonance, aligning with the dramatic narrative arcs of the series. Alongside other hits from the franchise, it remains a significant song in the catalog of music associated with the show's initial run, showcasing the collaborative talent that defined the project's early success.