Bad Luck
B.B.King Lyrics
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Falling down like rain
Bad luck is falling
Falling down like rain
No matter what I do
Seems like my luck won`t never change
I felt kinda lucky
The last hand I caught four aces and the police broke down the door
I said, Lord
Lord, what can a poor boy do?
Well, ain`t it bad when you can`t make no money
Seems like all the bad breaks will come to you
Yeah, I got home this morning
She was looking kinda funny
She said "Don`t come in, daddy, daddy, unless you got some money"
And I said oh
Lord, what can a poor boy do?
Well, ain`t it tough when you can`t make no money
Without your woman turning her back on you
Yeah
Oh, yeah
All right
Well now, I asked my woman for some dinner
She looked at me like a fool
She said, "I`m playing checkers, daddy and I think it`s your turn to move"
I said, oh
Lord, what can a poor boy do?
Yes, it`s bad when you can`t make no money
And your woman turns her back on you
The lyrics of B.B. King's song Bad Luck discuss the frustrating feeling of constantly experiencing misfortune. The repetition of the phrase “bad luck is falling” emphasizes the inevitability of this negative experience, suggesting that it is like a force of nature that cannot be controlled. The singer laments that no matter what they do, their luck never seems to improve. The use of gambling-related imagery and references, such as the mention of “four aces,” highlights the idea that the singer's fate is out of their hands, that it is instead determined by some unknown and unpredictable force. The line “Lord, what can a poor boy do?” suggests a feeling of helplessness and perhaps even desperation in the face of this constant bad luck.
The song also touches on the financial difficulties that can arise from such bad luck, leading to strained relationships. The singer’s partner demands money before allowing them to enter the home, implying that financial security is necessary for their relationship to function. The line “Seems like all the bad breaks will come to you” hints at a sense of unfairness, suggesting that the singer feels as if they are being unfairly singled out for misfortune.
Overall, Bad Luck by B.B. King expresses a deep sense of frustration and helplessness that can come from constantly experiencing negative outcomes, affecting not only financial stability but also personal relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, my bad luck is falling
I feel helpless as my bad luck intensifies and affects every aspect of my life
Falling down like rain
My life is flooded with misfortune and negativity, and it continues to pour down relentlessly
No matter what I do
Despite my best efforts, my luck is inescapable and unchanging
Seems like my luck won`t never change
I am resigned to the fact that my luck will never improve; it feels like a never-ending cycle
I felt kinda lucky
I briefly experienced good luck which gave me hope and optimism
My luck was running slow
I was barely experiencing any luck, but at least it was not entirely bad
The last hand I caught four aces and the police broke down the door
Just when I thought my luck had changed for the better, I was blindsided by an unexpected, unfortunate event
I said, Lord
I am turning to a higher power for help and guidance
Lord, what can a poor boy do?
I am desperate for solutions and seeking divine intervention to change my circumstances
Well, ain´t it bad when you can´t make no money
Financial struggles are adding to my misery and making life even more difficult
Seems like all the bad breaks will come to you
It appears that I am destined to suffer one misfortune after another
She said ´Don´t come in, daddy, daddy, unless you got some money´
My partner is no longer supportive and is making demands on me even though I am struggling financially
Without your woman turning her back on you
My partner is not standing by me during this tough period, which only makes things worse
Well now, I asked my woman for some dinner
In my desperation, I am relying on my partner for basic needs like food
She looked at me like a fool
My request is met with disdain and contempt, making me feel worse about myself
She said, ´I´m playing checkers, daddy and I think it´s your turn to move´
I am being ridiculed and disrespected despite my difficult situation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RILEY B. KING, JULES BIHARI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@andrewx7806
Lord what can a poor boy do when your woman turns her back on you. ....Bad luck is falling, falling down like rain, ....no matter what I do, seems my luck will never change.