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Mistress Luck
Chick Corea Elektric Band Lyrics
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To rest my head I'd take a life
Outside the girls are dancing
'Cause when you're down it just don't seem right
Feeling second fiddle to a dead man
Up to my neck with your disregard
Like a beat dog that's walking on the broadway
Sister luck is screaming out
Somebody else's name
Sister luck is screaming out
Somebody else's name
A flip of a coin
Might make a head turn
No surprise, who sleeps
Held my hand over a candle
Flame burnin' but I never weep
Sister luck is screaming out
Somebody else's name
Sister luck is screaming out
Somebody else's name
What a shame
Sister luck is screaming out
Somebody else's name
Sister luck is screaming out
Somebody else's name
The lyrics of "Mistress Luck" by Chick Corea Elektric Band describe a person who is feeling down and out, overwhelmed by worries and stress. The world outside is vibrant and alive, with girls dancing, but the singer feels like an outsider, like a "second fiddle" to a dead man. The lyrics touch on themes of isolation, disregard, and the feeling of being ignored by others when you're going through a tough time. The chorus, "Sister luck is screaming out somebody else's name," could refer to the sense that others are lucky and carefree, while the singer is struggling.
There's also a sense of resignation and acceptance in the lyrics, with lines like "To rest my head I'd take a life" and "Flame burning but I never weep." It's a dark, somewhat disturbing image of someone who is in a dark place and can no longer see a way out.
Overall, the lyrics of "Mistress Luck" are powerful and emotional, conveying a sense of despair and frustration with life's challenges. The images and themes in the song are evocative and memorable, making it a standout track from Chick Corea Elektric Band's catalog.
Line by Line Meaning
Worried sick my eyes are hurting
I'm anxious and stressed, my eyes become sore and tired
To rest my head I'd take a life
I'm desperate for a break and willing to take drastic measures to get it
Outside the girls are dancing
Despite my inner turmoil, others are enjoying life and having fun
'Cause when you're down it just don't seem right
It's difficult to appreciate good times when you're going through a rough patch
Feeling second fiddle to a dead man
I feel inferior to someone who is no longer alive
Up to my neck with your disregard
I'm overwhelmed by your lack of consideration and care for me
Like a beat dog that's walking on the broadway
I feel beaten down and defeated like a stray dog wandering the streets
No one wants to hear you when you're down
People tend to ignore or avoid someone who's struggling
Sister luck is screaming out
I'm hoping for some good fortune or a lucky break
Somebody else's name
But it seems like luck is favoring someone else instead of me
A flip of a coin
The outcome of a situation is unpredictable and based solely on chance
Might make a head turn
A sudden turn of events could completely change the situation
No surprise, who sleeps
It's not surprising that people who are asleep don't know what's going on
Held my hand over a candle
I'm enduring intense pain or hardship without showing emotion
Flame burnin' but I never weep
Despite the agony I'm facing, I refuse to cry or show weakness
What a shame
It's disappointing and regrettable
Sister luck is screaming out
I'm still hoping for a change in fortune
Somebody else's name
But it still feels like my luck has run out and someone else is benefiting instead
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS ROBINSON, CHRISTOPHER MARK ROBINSON, RICH ROBINSON, RICH S. ROBINSON
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