The Unlucky Ones
Admiral Twin Lyrics
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our days of wine and song never came
and calendars mark the places we've never been
so call us the unlucky ones
we walk under ladders as a matter of course
jump on every crack we can find
thirteen a day if we get half a chance
i know, i know you're dying to be free
come out and dance a while
out in the black cat infested night
we dance on ledges and spires
with losers and liars
we don't have a thing to fear
the thrill of it all is we've got nothing to lose
we drank our poison
paid all our dues
and twisted fate until we ripped it in two
so call us the unlucky ones
i know, i know you're dying to be free
come out and dance a while
out in the black cat infested night
we dance on ledges and spires
with losers and liars
we don't have a thing to fear
they call us the unlucky ones
your wandering daughters and sons
they call us the unlucky ones
come out and dance a while
out in the black cat infested night
we dance on ledges and spires
with losers and liars
we don't have a thing to fear
so say a prayer for us when you go to bed
the unlucky ones
The lyrics of Admiral Twin's song "The Unlucky Ones" seem to be about a group of people who embrace their reputation for being unlucky. They use the metaphors of clocks, calendars, and superstitions to describe their daily lives. The clocks on the wall are "evil" because they remind the singer of their failures in life. The days of "wine and song" never came, indicating that they have missed out on joyous experiences. The calendars mark the places they've never been, signifying missed opportunities. The repeated refrain of "so call us the unlucky ones" suggests that they have come to embrace their fate and find humor in it.
The second stanza further solidifies the theme of superstition and bad luck. The group walks under ladders and jumps on every crack, defying common superstitions. The number thirteen is mentioned as something they encounter regularly, suggesting that they are willing to take risks and push boundaries. The lines "I know, I know you're dying to be free" suggest that this group is viewed as outsiders or rebels, but they are happy in their unconventional lifestyle.
The final part of the song emphasizes the freedom and excitement that comes with embracing their unlucky reputation. They dance in the black cat infested night, on ledges and spires, with losers and liars. The singer suggests that they don't have anything to fear because they have "nothing to lose" and have already "paid all our dues." The song ends with a plea for a prayer for the unlucky ones when the listener goes to bed.
Line by Line Meaning
the clocks of the wall are evil in their design
We blame the clocks for our misfortunes and bad luck.
our days of wine and song never came
Our lives have been lacking in joy and happiness despite our hopes and dreams.
and calendars mark the places we've never been
We are stuck in place while time marches forward, constantly reminded of our unfulfilled desires and missed opportunities.
so call us the unlucky ones
We are resigned to our fate and accept our label as unlucky.
we walk under ladders as a matter of course
We are not afraid of tempting fate and engage in superstitions that many consider bad luck.
jump on every crack we can find
We do not avoid stepping on cracks in the pavement, another superstition associated with bad luck.
thirteen a day if we get half a chance
We court bad luck by deliberately seeking out the number 13, considered unlucky by many.
i know, i know you're dying to be free
We are aware that others look down on us and want to escape our perceived misfortune.
come out and dance a while
We are inviting others to join us in our carefree and reckless behavior, despite its association with bad luck.
out in the black cat infested night
We do not fear black cats, another traditional symbol of bad luck.
we dance on ledges and spires with losers and liars
We live dangerously and associate with others who share in our disregard for conventional wisdom and superstition.
we don't have a thing to fear
We are not afraid of the consequences of our actions and beliefs.
the thrill of it all is we've got nothing to lose
We see our lack of fortune as liberating, allowing us to act without fear of making our situation any worse.
we drank our poison paid all our dues
We are not afraid of the consequences of our actions, even those that may be detrimental to our health or fortunes.
and twisted fate until we ripped it in two
We believe that our actions can change our fate, and we have acted recklessly to try and break free from our perceived bad luck.
they call us the unlucky ones your wandering daughters and sons
Others view us as unfortunate, aimless wanderers with no clear path in life.
so say a prayer for us when you go to bed
We acknowledge that others may pity us or view us with concern, and we invite their well-wishes and prayers.
the unlucky ones
We continue to accept our label as unlucky but also embrace it as a defining characteristic of our identity.
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