The Fortunate
Cartel Lyrics


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Hey don't pay no mind,
We are the second, you're minutes behind
So you say, Yea I'm alright
You are the fortunate all the time
Yea, you are the fortunate...

I've been looking for a way out
Something that isn't so cruel
Well I'm a little tired, you see
Complacent and miserable
I think you're missing out
I think you're dumbing it down
You're past the point of holding up to your words,
There's no getting it by us now
So if it's OK by you,

Hey don't pay no mind,
We are the second, you're minutes behind
So you say, 'Yea I'm alright'
You are the fortunate all the time

So full of this adventure
The feelings insecure
It's so easy, push the pin, fake the tense
And give us nothing more
And if it's OK by you,

Hey don't pay no mind,
We are the second, you're minutes behind
So you say, Yea I'm alright
You are the fortunate all the time

And if it's the one thing
That I've been sure of,
Well its OK, I know you've got the time
If it's all one in the same thing
Then I've been waiting for the fallout with history
But it's got on for so long, for so long
That I don't think you'll ever be the same

Hey don't pay no mind,
We are the second, you're minutes behind
So you say, Yea I'm alright
You are the fortunate all the time

Hey don't pay no mind,
We are the second, you're minutes behind
So you say, Yea I'm alright
You are the fortunate all the time

Hey (don't pay no mind)
Heyo heyyy (we are the second, you're minutes behind)




Heyo heyo heyyyo (So you say, 'Yea I'm alright')
Heyo Heyo Heyo (You are the fortunate all the time)

Overall Meaning

The song "The Fortunate" by Cartel is a commentary on the concept of fortune and privilege. The lyrics suggest that certain people are "fortunate all the time," while others struggle to find their way and feel trapped in their circumstances. The lines "I've been looking for a way out, something that isn't so cruel" and "complacent and miserable" convey a sense of frustration and disillusionment. The singer feels that they are missing out on something and that the people who are "minutes behind" are somehow luckier than they are.


The song also touches on the idea of authenticity and sincerity. The lines "you're past the point of holding up to your words, there's no getting it by us now" imply that the singer believes that some people are not genuine in their actions or words, and that it is becoming harder for them to conceal their true intentions. The repeated refrain of "hey don't pay no mind, we are the second, you're minutes behind" is a reminder that the singer and others like them are not invisible, and that the people who seem to have it all together are not necessarily better off.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey don't pay no mind,
Ignore what I'm saying


We are the second, you're minutes behind
We're ahead, you're lagging behind


So you say, Yea I'm alright
You claim to be doing well


You are the fortunate all the time
You are always lucky and privileged


I've been looking for a way out
I'm searching for an escape


Something that isn't so cruel
A less harsh reality


Well I'm a little tired, you see
I'm exhausted and worn out


Complacent and miserable
I've settled for unhappiness


I think you're missing out
You're not experiencing everything


I think you're dumbing it down
You're simplifying and limiting experiences


You're past the point of holding up to your words,
You're not keeping your promises


There's no getting it by us now
We know better than to trust you


So if it's OK by you,
If you don't mind


So full of this adventure
Exciting experiences


The feelings insecure
Uncertain emotions


It's so easy, push the pin, fake the tense
It's easy to create tension and drama


And give us nothing more
But not provide real substance


And if it's the one thing
And if there's one thing


That I've been sure of,
That I'm certain about


Well its OK, I know you've got the time
It's fine, you have time


If it's all one in the same thing
If everything is the same


Then I've been waiting for the fallout with history
Then I've been waiting for the consequences of our actions to catch up to us


But it's got on for so long, for so long
But it's gone on for too long


That I don't think you'll ever be the same
That things won't be the same again


Hey (don't pay no mind)
Hey, forget what I said


Heyo heyyy (we are the second, you're minutes behind)
We're ahead of you


Heyo heyo heyyyo (So you say, 'Yea I'm alright')
You say you're doing fine


Heyo Heyo Heyo (You are the fortunate all the time)
You're always lucky




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOSEPH PEPPER, KEVIN SANDERS, NICOLAS HUDSON, WILLIAM PUGH

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