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Superstition
Cotton Club Lyrics
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Very superstitious, ladders bout' to fall
Thirteen month old baby, broke the lookin' glass
Seven years of bad luck, the good things in your past
When you believe in things that you don't understand
Then you suffer
Superstition ain't the way
Rid me of the problem, do all that you can
Keep me in a daydream, keep me goin' strong
You don't wanna save me, sad is my song
When you believe in things that you don't understand
Then you suffer
Superstition ain't the way, yeh, yeh
Very superstitious, nothin' more to say
Very superstitious, the devil's on his way
Thirteen month old baby, broke the lookin' glass
Seven years of bad luck, good things in your past
When you believe in things that you don't understand
Then you suffer, superstition ain't the way, no, no, no
The lyrics to Cotton Club's "Superstition" are cautionary, warning listeners against the dangers of superstition. The first verse describes various superstitions: writing on the wall, ladders about to fall, and breaking a mirror. The second verse encourages listeners to take action to rid themselves of their problems, but not to rely on superstition to do so. The third verse reiterates the message of the previous two, emphasizing that belief in things you don't understand will only lead to suffering.
The repetition of the line "When you believe in things that you don't understand, then you suffer" is significant. It suggests that superstition is harmful because it leads to irrational beliefs and behaviors that often have negative consequences. The song is advocating for a rational, scientific worldview that relies on evidence and reason rather than myth and superstition.
Overall, "Superstition" is a powerful anthem that encourages listeners to reject superstition and embrace reason. It is a call to action that urges people to take control of their lives and reject the beliefs and practices that hold them back.
Line by Line Meaning
Very superstitious, writing on the wall
Believing in superstitions is dangerous and can make you see signs of bad luck everywhere.
Very superstitious, ladders bout' to fall
Fearing superstitions can make you anxious even about normal things like ladders.
Thirteen month old baby, broke the lookin' glass
Even innocent things like a baby breaking a mirror can lead to superstitious fears of bad luck.
Seven years of bad luck, the good things in your past
Superstitions can make you focus on the negative instead of being grateful for the good things in life.
When you believe in things that you don't understand
Then you suffer
Believing in superstitions without questioning them can cause unnecessary stress and anxiety.
Superstition ain't the way
Superstitions are not an effective or rational way to deal with life's ups and downs.
Very superstitious, wash your face and hands
Some superstitions involve specific actions like washing your face and hands to ward off bad luck.
Rid me of the problem, do all that you can
People might go to great lengths to try to avoid or lift a supposed curse or bad luck.
Keep me in a daydream, keep me goin' strong
Superstitious thinking can give false comfort and hope, but can also distract from reality and progress.
You don't wanna save me, sad is my song
Even if someone else tries to talk sense into a superstitious person, the person might resist change and feel sad or victimized.
Very superstitious, nothin' more to say
Believing in superstitious ideas can become a self-perpetuating cycle that is hard to break out of.
Very superstitious, the devil's on his way
Some superstitions involve supernatural forces or beliefs in evil that can be scary and threatening.
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Written by: STEVLAND MORRIS
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