Bad Luck
Cook Thugless Lyrics
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Making a fool of you
Tripping well then stand up
Making a fool of you
Don′t believe in-
I stay feeling fresh when things fall apart
I'm confident in my failure
Let it cause joy as you lose it all
You stack your chips against mine
You put the odds in my favor
Tried to keep it low key
Got it on my back
Like it′s hanging over me
Get the fuck off me
Try to shake it off
Hope I get lucky
I hope you don't believe in bad luck
It'll make a fool of you
Hope you don′t believe in bad luck
It′ll get ahold of you
And never ever let you go
So never let it get to you
Hope you don't believe in bad luck
It′ll make a fool of you
Yeah
You've been toward the rocks
Hoping you don′t fall in them
Still calling on ya
Think perchance you wanted it
Oh your mirrors cracking under pressure
Blame your fortune
Odds are you're contorting, yeah
I can′t stop thinking
'Bout what you said to me
Wishing fate was different
But it's not
I hope you don′t believe in bad luck
It′ll make a fool of you
Hope you don't believe in bad luck
It′ll get ahold of you
And never ever let you go
So never let it get to you
Hope you don't believe in bad luck
It′ll make a fool of you
Can't have it all
You′re given what you've taken
So you should smile
Every once in a while
So you should smile
Every once in a while
I hope you don't believe in bad luck
It′ll make a fool of you
Hope you don′t believe in bad luck
It'll get ahold of you
And never ever let you go
So never let it get to you
Hope you don′t believe in bad luck
Don't be a fool
In "Bad Luck," Cook Thugless addresses the theme of believing in bad luck and how it can alter one's perception and approach to life. In the chorus, he warns the listener against giving in to superstitious beliefs as "it'll make a fool of you" and "get a hold of you" forever. Instead, Cook Thugless embraces failure and sees it as an opportunity for growth and even joy.
In the first verse, Cook Thugless says he stays "feeling fresh" even when things fall apart because he puts his all on the table, regardless of the outcome. He challenges his opponent to stack their chips against his and put the odds in his favor, suggesting he's confident in his abilities to win, even if it means failing along the way. In the second verse, Cook Thugless acknowledges the pressures of life and how they can cause one's "mirror" to crack, but ultimately blames it on chance and recognizes that fate isn't something he can control.
Overall, "Bad Luck" is a message of hope and perseverance, encouraging the listener to smile in the face of adversity and not give in to negative superstitions or beliefs that may hinder their progress or success.
Line by Line Meaning
Bad luck
Negative circumstances or events that randomly occur
Making a fool of you
Causing someone to appear foolish or incompetent
Tripping well then stand up
Despite falling or failing, one can recover and succeed
Making a fool of you
Causing someone to appear foolish or incompetent
Don′t believe in-
Rejecting the notion of negative luck or fate
I stay feeling fresh when things fall apart
Remaining confident and composed in difficult situations
I'm confident in my failure
Having faith in one's ability to learn and grow from mistakes
I put my all on the table
Giving everything and taking risks without fear of failure
Let it cause joy as you lose it all
Finding positivity in negative situations
You stack your chips against mine
Comparing and competing with others
You put the odds in my favor
Making favorable bets or decisions
Tried to keep it low key
Attempting to keep something private or subdued
Got it on my back
Feeling burdened or overwhelmed by a situation
Like it′s hanging over me
Feeling weighed down or haunted by a problem
Get the fuck off me
Expressing frustration or anger towards the issue
Try to shake it off
Attempting to remove or overcome a challenging circumstance
Hope I get lucky
Desiring a stroke of good fortune or luck
You've been toward the rocks
Nearing dangerous or harmful situations
Hoping you don′t fall in them
Desiring to avoid negative outcomes
Still calling on ya
Persistently pursuing or reaching out for help or support
Think perchance you wanted it
Contemplating whether one subconsciously desired or caused a negative outcome
Oh your mirrors cracking under pressure
Feeling the strain and impact of negative circumstances on one's mental health or self-image
Blame your fortune
Attributing negative outcomes to luck or fate
Odds are you're contorting, yeah
Likelihood suggests that one is twisting or distorting the truth
I can′t stop thinking
Unable to disregard or forget a negative event or circumstance
′Bout what you said to me
Reflecting on someone's negative words or actions
Wishing fate was different
Desiring a change in the course of events
But it's not
Accepting that the situation cannot be changed
Can't have it all
Accepting that one cannot achieve every desired outcome or goal
You′re given what you've taken
One's actions or efforts directly impacts what they receive or achieve
So you should smile
Finding positivity in what one is able to receive or accomplish
Every once in a while
Occasionally and infrequently
Writer(s): Aj Seferlis, Jerry Sanchez
Contributed by Madelyn I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.