Bad Luck
Aviators Lyrics


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I think I've lost my way a long vacation
Like a rat that holds the plague
The infestation we all got bloody hands
While playing blackjack
You live a life on chance
You get your payback

I need a little help sometimes to
Listen to myself from someone else
I can't believe I came so
Far surviving in this shame am I to blame?
I'm not, shut up, shut up

Welcome to the freak show
Thought the odds were equal
Roulette in my head keeps rolling on
Let the bloody streets flow
Nothing holds a candle
To thе rapid fire of my own gun maybe psycho
Push me and you might go
Ovеr in a blaze of arcane blue
Stop me if I ramble
I'll come take a gamble for you
'Cause you need a little bad luck baby

A new ghost in the house the city's haunted
I never crossed the line
But I like feeling wanted
Foundations wash away the pain I tasted
Now you'll love the game we play
But your luck is wasted

I need a little hurt sometimes to
Keep me who I am to give a damn
I came back with my shattered soul
To find a better way now who's to say

Welcome to the freak show
Thought the odds were equal
Roulette in my head keeps rolling on
Let the bloody streets flow
Nothing holds a candle
To the rapid fire of my own gun maybe psycho
Push me and you might go
Over in a blaze of arcane blue
Stop me if I ramble
I'll come take a gamble for you
'Cause you need a little bad luck baby

I need a little help sometimes
To listen to myself from someone else
From someone else
I couldn't find the words to say
I miss you more than peace so save me please
Come save me please
You taught me how to hate the world it'self
Well lucky me but am I free?
Now am I free?

So welcome to the freak show
Thought the odds were equal
Roulette in my head keeps rolling on
Let the bloody streets flow
Nothing holds a candle
To the rapid fire of my own gun maybe psycho
Push me and you might go
Over in a blaze of arcane blue
Stop me if I ramble




I'll come take a gamble for you
'Cause you need a little bad luck baby

Overall Meaning

The song "Bad Luck" by Aviators explores the themes of finding one's way in life, dealing with personal demons, and the allure of risk-taking. The song opens with the singer acknowledging that they have lost their way on a long vacation, feeling like a rat with the plague. The infestation of bad luck has affected everyone, leading to bloodied hands while playing blackjack. The chorus introduces the idea of a freak show, where the odds are never equal, and the singer is a participant. The metaphorical roulette in their head keeps rolling on, encouraging them to let the bloody streets flow. The singer also acknowledges their own potential for destructive behavior, leading to a rapid fire of their own gun, perhaps implying the potential for self-sabotage.


The second verse introduces a new ghost in the house, a haunting of the city that the singer enjoys feeling wanted by. Foundations wash away the pain, as the singer reconciles with the game they play. The bridge introduces the idea of needing help sometimes from someone else to listen to oneself. The singer is struggling with their own identity, wondering if they are to blame for their misfortunes. The final chorus brings the song full circle, reminding the listener that they need a little bad luck sometimes and that the singer is willing to take a gamble for them.


Line by Line Meaning

I think I've lost my way a long vacation
I feel lost and aimless, like I've been on a never-ending vacation.


Like a rat that holds the plague
I feel like a carrier of something toxic and contagious, like a rat with the plague.


The infestation we all got bloody hands
We are all contaminated with something destructive, and we all bear responsibility for the damage that's been done.


While playing blackjack
We are all gambling with our lives, and we never know what the future holds.


You live a life on chance
Life is unpredictable, and we have to make choices without knowing how things will turn out.


You get your payback
The consequences of our actions often come back to haunt us in unexpected ways.


I need a little help sometimes to
Sometimes I need someone else's perspective to help me understand myself better.


Listen to myself from someone else
I need to hear my own thoughts and feelings reflected back to me by another person.


I can't believe I came so
I'm surprised that I've made it this far, despite all the challenges I've faced.


Far surviving in this shame am I to blame?
I've managed to endure despite the shame and guilt I carry, and I wonder if I'm the root of my own problems.


I'm not, shut up, shut up
I refuse to accept blame for everything that's gone wrong, and I won't let my inner critic get the best of me.


Welcome to the freak show
Life can be a circus, full of strange and unsettling things that defy explanation.


Thought the odds were equal
We like to think that life is fair, but in reality, luck plays a huge role in everything we do.


Roulette in my head keeps rolling on
I can't get the idea of chance and uncertainty out of my mind, even when I try.


Let the bloody streets flow
Sometimes violence and destruction seem to be the only things that are real and tangible in an otherwise chaotic world.


Nothing holds a candle
There's nothing that compares to the intense and overwhelming emotions that can come from taking risks and pushing boundaries.


To the rapid fire of my own gun maybe psycho
I feel like I'm on the edge of losing my mind, and my own impulses and desires are the bullets that are firing in all directions.


Push me and you might go
If someone challenges me or tries to control me, they risk setting me off in a dangerous and unpredictable direction.


Over in a blaze of arcane blue
If I do lose control, there's no telling what kind of chaos and destruction I might unleash on the world around me.


Stop me if I ramble
I'm aware that I can be overly talkative and self-indulgent, and I sometimes need someone to remind me to rein it in.


I'll come take a gamble for you
Despite all the risk and danger I carry with me, I'm willing to take a chance on someone or something that matters to me.


'Cause you need a little bad luck baby
Maybe you need to take a few risks and suffer a few setbacks in order to find your way in life.


A new ghost in the house the city's haunted
There's something intangible and unsettling about my surroundings, something that makes me feel like a stranger in my own home.


I never crossed the line
Despite everything I've been through, I've managed to stay on the right side of the law and avoid doing anything too reckless or dangerous.


But I like feeling wanted
Even though I'm scared and unsure of myself, there's something exciting and empowering about being desired by others.


Foundations wash away the pain I tasted
Sometimes it feels like everything I've built my life on is crumbling beneath me, but there are moments of relief and healing that help me keep going.


Now you'll love the game we play
Despite all the uncertainty and risk, there's something thrilling and addicting about pushing the limits of what's possible.


But your luck is wasted
Even if you do everything right, there's no guarantee that you'll come out on top, and sometimes the odds will be against you no matter how hard you try.


I need a little hurt sometimes to
Sometimes I need to experience pain and suffering in order to grow and learn.


Keep me who I am to give a damn
I don't want to become numb or apathetic, so I need to stay in touch with my emotions and remind myself of what matters to me.


I came back with my shattered soul
Even when I'm broken and defeated, I always manage to find the strength to pick myself up and keep moving forward.


To find a better way now who's to say
I'm not sure where I'm going next, but I know that I have to keep searching for a path that feels true and fulfilling to me.


I couldn't find the words to say
Sometimes my emotions are too powerful and overwhelming for me to express in words.


I miss you more than peace so save me please
There's someone or something that I'm longing for so deeply that it consumes me, and I'm desperate for relief and comfort.


Come save me please
I need someone to be there for me, to help me through this difficult and challenging time.


You taught me how to hate the world it'self
Someone I trusted and relied on turned out to be toxic and harmful, and they poisoned my perspective on the world and myself.


Well lucky me but am I free?
I'm lucky to have escaped that situation, but I still feel trapped and weighed down by the scars it left behind.




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Karam

Wow I didn't know this song was about Arcane. I thought it was based on Cyberpunk 2077.

I think I've lost my way
A long vacation

You live a life on chance

I need a little help sometimes to listen to myself
From someone else

I need a little hurt sometimes to keep me who I am
To give a damn
I came back with my shattered soul to find a better way

A new ghost in the house
The city's haunted

You taught me how to hate the world itself, well lucky me



All comments from YouTube:

Philz H

“I couldn’t find the words to say I miss you more than peace. So save me please. Come save me please” Powder to Vi

“You taught me how to hate the world itself, well lucky me. But am I free? Now am I free?” Jinx to Silco

SynthFox

When the album first came out this song wasn’t one I cared for. I hadnt seen Arcane then and I just didnt really get it.
Since then Ive watched Arcane and now this song is one of my favorites. Lyrics fit the character of Jinx SO well and the instrumentals capture the tone of the show wonderfully. Amazing job with this one.

House Dracul

You've got something on your nose.

Eli Tyler

Perfect example of how having proper context can completely change our understanding and appreciation

Deadeye7177

YES! I'm glad this one was done this quick. Putting the "modern" in Modern Mythology!

Togira Inoka

"Rat that holds the plague"
Twitch is so sneaky he got in the song, damn.

But seriously Avi - great song. The clear difference between Jinx and Powder in lyrics is nice(as are the lyrics itself), also the song really feels... "zaun-like" thanks to the genre choice, especially Jinx parts.
Awesome work!

Szalyn

Twitch is right under our noses
👃
🐀

bl4ckfir3

"I need a little hurt sometimes to keep me who I am
To give a damn"
this line is awesome,
describes their brokenness so good!

Darker Games & Music

This is incredible I absolutely love how this fits the feel and aesthetic of Arcane and Jinx’s character and lore ,Incredible Arcane Song Aviators have a marvelous day

Adeli Nastaya

The amount of people in the comments that haven't seen Arcane is making me sad. It's really worth watching, even if you don't know or care about League. Really. It's one of the best animated series of the past years.

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