Born Under a Bad Sign
Albert King攀攀 Lyrics

One, two
The song begins with a simple countdown, but it sets up the idea that something is going to happen.

Born under a bad sign
The singer believes that their life is marked by unfortunate circumstances that make everything difficult for them.

I been down since I begin to crawl
From the earliest days of their life, the singer has experienced hard times and setbacks.

If it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all
The artist believes that their life is defined by misfortune, and if it weren't for negative events, nothing would happen to them at all.

Hard luck and trouble is my only friend
The artist doesn't have any close relationships, but they feel as though difficult times are the only constant in their life.

I been on my own ever since I was ten
From a young age, the singer had to rely on themselves and didn't have much support or guidance from others.

I can't read, haven't learned how to write
The singer has not had access to education or other opportunities that would help them succeed in life.

My whole life has been one big fight
Everything the artist has done in their life has been a struggle, and they have to fight just to survive.

If it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all
The artist repeats the idea that they feel as though negativity and difficulty are the only things that define their life.

I ain't lyin'
The artist emphasizes that what they are saying is true and that they are not exaggerating their circumstances.

If it wasn't for bad luck I wouldn't have no kind-a luck
The singer repeats the idea that they feel as though bad luck is the only kind of luck they are capable of having, and that without it, they would have none at all.

Wine and women is all I crave
The artist does not have many pleasures in life but enjoys drinking and spending time with women.

A big legged woman is gonna carry me to my grave
The singer feels as though they are powerless in their circumstances and that they will continue to struggle and suffer until the end of their life.

Yeah, my bad luck boy
The singer acknowledges that their circumstances are unfortunate, and that they have been experiencing difficulty for a long time.

Been havin' bad luck all of my days, yes
The singer emphasizes that their life has always been marked by misfortune, and that they have not experienced much happiness or success.