So Lucky...
Camphor Lyrics
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Victimized by cold hard luck
Celebrate your big mistake
So lucky, so long
Damaged but functioning
In rubber boots and muck
Victory is half-empty
Promises are paper thin
The lyrics of Camphor's song So Lucky reflect on the life of a person who has been dealt a tough hand in life. The first line "Waiting for the aftershock" suggests that the person is living in constant fear of something bad happening to them. They feel victimized by their circumstances, as indicated by the line "Victimized by cold hard luck." However, instead of dwelling in sadness, the person decides to celebrate their mistakes. This line "Celebrate your big mistake" shows that the person has come to terms with their flaws and has learned to live with them. The chorus "So lucky, so long" shows that even though the person has had a difficult life, they have learned to appreciate it for what it is.
The verse "Damaged but functioning, in rubber boots and muck" depicts the struggles of the person. They have been damaged emotionally and physically, yet they continue to function. They are working through the hardships and persevering, even if it means getting their hands dirty. The line "Victory is half-empty" shows that even when they achieve something, there is always a sense of sadness as they are aware of the difficulties that still lie ahead. The chorus repeats the same line "So lucky, so long," emphasizing the fact that the person is aware of their fortune despite their difficulties. The last verse "Promises are paper thin" suggests that even though people may make promises, the person is aware that it does not always come through.
Line by Line Meaning
Waiting for the aftershock
Anticipating the aftermath
Victimized by cold hard luck
Unfortunate circumstances and hardships have plagued one's life
Celebrate your big mistake
Embrace the faults made and learn from the experiences gained
So lucky, so long
Despite the adversities faced, still persevering with optimism and gratitude
Damaged but functioning
Experiencing damage and flaws but still operating
In rubber boots and muck
Doing the dirty work, putting in effort despite the unfavorable conditions
Victory is half-empty
Achievements are not completely fulfilling, there is still more to strive for
So lucky, so long
Continuing to maintain a grateful and positive attitude despite feeling discouraged
Promises are paper thin
Assurances are easily broken and not always kept
Contributed by Jordyn N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Paul Onyanga
31st night, will it live on Saam D. Tv because we Ugandans would also love to learn from you. Thank you so much for your spiritual tips
Skwaley Chinpoa
Seriously I believe him because everything is possible 🙏🏾
k b
Well done CK 👍
ASEM YI DI KA TV.GH🇬🇭
Ck, true talk paaaaaaoooooooo. Because, I know someone in my village and during a compain for a constituency election nd this man who was vying for a certain position did not do any poster to share or post but after the election he won the opponent hands down. And came out that his spiritual father ordered him not to do anything like poster or serious compaign.
Opatola Olufunmilayo Margaret
Thanks for missing your conversation with English, good work
Frimps Gh
This politicians are the one's not helping our African continent to develop so ck I don't think y'all should have talked about this issue here for real.
Nana Yeboah
I agree with you is very bad
Nana Kwabena
Good evening brothers
Justina Nelson
Can you make it an English program? A lot of our African people and others as well can greatly benefit from these spiritual info. As you realize, this is the age of technology and free knowledge. Mankind needs to be aware of utilizing nature to help solve issues. Thank you.
Carl Johnson Vibes
You are right but most of the people who have knowledge about universe and nature cant really express demself well in english than our Ghanaian local dialect..that why he has english subtitles for the masses to understand