Bad Luck
DJ L.A.B. Lyrics

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Well, my bad luck is falling
Falling down like rain
Bad luck is falling
Falling down like rain

No matter what I do
Seems like my luck won't never change
I felt kinda lucky

My luck was running slow
The last hand I caught four aces and the police broke down the door
I said, Lord
Lord, what can a poor boy do?

Well, ain't it bad when you can't make no money
Seems like all the bad breaks will come to you

Yeah, I got home this morning
She was looking kinda funny
She said "Don't come in, daddy, daddy, unless you got some money"
And I said oh
Lord, what can a poor boy do?
Well, ain't it tough when you can't make no money
Without your woman turning her back on you

Yeah
Oh, yeah
All right

Well now, I asked my woman for some dinner
She looked at me like a fool
She said, "I'm playing checkers, daddy and I think it's your turn to move"
I said, oh
Lord, what can a poor boy do?

Yes, it's bad when you can't make no money
And your woman turns her back on you

Overall Meaning

The song "Bad Luck" by DJ L.A.B. is about the unfortunate circumstances the singer finds himself in. He describes his bad luck as falling down like rain, emphasizing how it seems to constantly pour down on him. He laments that no matter what he does, his luck never seems to change. The lyrics portray a frustrated and troubled individual who has encountered a series of misfortunes.

The first stanza talks about a time when he thought he was lucky because he caught four aces in a hand, only to have the police break down the door. He calls out to the Lord for help, expressing his desperation. In the next stanza, he talks about coming home and finding his partner looking funny, asking him not to come in unless he has some money. The chorus emphasizes how tough it is when one can't make any money, and all the bad breaks seem to follow them.

In the third stanza, the singer asks his partner for some dinner, but she responds by saying she's playing checkers and it's his turn to move, indicating a lack of interest or care for his needs. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, with the singer expressing his dismay at being unable to make money and having his partner turn her back on him. The song paints a vivid picture of someone struggling with financial difficulties and being let down by those closest to them.

Line by Line Meaning

Well, my bad luck is falling
I feel like I'm constantly experiencing negative events

Falling down like rain
My misfortune is never-ending and feels just as steady as the rain falling from the sky

Bad luck is falling
Reiterating how unlucky I am feeling at the moment

Falling down like rain
Emphasizing my constant streak of bad luck

No matter what I do
Despite my best efforts and intentions

Seems like my luck won't never change
It feels like my bad luck is here to stay and will never improve

I felt kinda lucky
For a brief moment, I thought things were going well for me

My luck was running slow
My fortunes were taking their time, but I didn't mind the slower pace

The last hand I caught four aces and the police broke down the door
Even when I finally had good luck, it was followed by something terrible happening

I said, Lord
Turning to a higher power for guidance and help

Lord, what can a poor boy do?
Asking for advice and solutions when it seems like there are none

Well, ain't it bad when you can't make no money
Expressing frustration and hopelessness when trying to earn a living

Seems like all the bad breaks will come to you
Feeling like I am always dealt a bad hand in life

Yeah, I got home this morning
Sharing a recent experience that highlights my misfortune

She was looking kinda funny
My partner's expression and demeanor made me uneasy

She said "Don't come in, daddy, daddy, unless you got some money"
My partner made it clear that they wanted money from me in order to let me inside

And I said oh
Expressing disappointment, frustration, or resignation in response to the situation

Lord, what can a poor boy do?
Asking for help, guidance, or solutions that may not exist or be feasible

Well, ain't it tough when you can't make no money
Repeating the frustration and helplessness experienced when facing financial difficulties

Without your woman turning her back on you
Not only is it difficult to make money, but my partner is also not offering support or understanding

Well now, I asked my woman for some dinner
Relaying another recent interaction that highlights my misfortune and my partner's lack of support

She looked at me like a fool
My partner appeared to be mocking or downplaying my request for help

She said, "I'm playing checkers, daddy and I think it's your turn to move"
My partner was more concerned with their own leisure activities than helping me or addressing my needs

I said, oh
Expressing disappointment, frustration, or resignation in response to the situation

Lord, what can a poor boy do?
Feeling helpless and unsure of what actions to take when faced with a lack of support and resources

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Riley B. King, Jules Bihari

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