The Dance Hall Crashers recorded a few songs during their first year (these are featured on The Old Record), and in 1990, they made their most notable lineup change, adding second vocalist Karina Denike. Soon after, the band members parted ways, but they played a reunion show in 1992 due to pressure from fans. The show met with great fanfare, and so the band decided to reunite on a more permanent basis, with Rogers and Denike on vocals, Hammon on lead guitar, his brother Gavin on drums, Scott Goodell on second guitar, and Mikey Weiss on bass. The Dance Hall Crashers song "Enough" was featured on the soundtrack for Angus (1995 film). The song "Don't Wanna Behave" was featured in the 1996 film "Biodome" as well.
As of August 2005, the band members lead separate lives but still play a few shows per year. In November 2004 they played and recorded a show at the Hollywood House of Blues; the concert was released by Kung Fu Records in September 2005 as part of the popular The Show Must Go Off DVD series.
Lady Luck
Dance Hall Crashers Lyrics
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When the skies sends thunder through the horizon and the rain keeps falling
Do you believe in truth or in fantasy? (said she would be there)
Don't forget he risked it all for one last chance at going somewhere
On his back he lies awake and he's down again (is it all over?)
Looking up the one he trusts is beautiful bu nowhere to be found
Have you seen his lady called Lady Luck? (said she would be here)
Calling out he sees her then she fades
Now he wants to know where did she go?
Now he wants to know where has she gone?
Now he wants to know where did she go?
There was a time when all his dreams were in his hands (now he's spinning)
Lucky charms and one-eyed jacks won't bring it back
The writing's on the wall
And the day when he believed in everything (now it's crumbled)
All the cracks he's staring at belonged to him
But a long time ago
Now he wants to know where did she go?
Now he wants to know where has she gone?
Now he wants to know where did she go?
And he seems to remember when he was stronger
The grass was greener, the air was clearer
The sun shone brighter, he wasn't frightened
Everything counted, nothing mattered
Was she a vision that he created?
Held onto, but now she's gone
When the minutes drag like all eternity (who will be there?)
When the black and white pictures fade to a dirty brown
And curl at the edges
Does he believe in fate or reality? (is there a distinction?)
Now his world is crashing down on heaven an yes she is gone
Now he wants to know where did she go?
Now he wants to know where has she gone?
Now he wants to know where did she go?
Now he wants to know where has she gone?
Now he wants to know where did she go?
The lyrics of "Lady Luck" by Dance Hall Crashers paint a vivid portrait of a man who is desperately seeking answers about what has happened to his luck and his lady, Lady Luck. The song is a lamentation of the highs and lows of life and the endless pursuit of answers to things that may be beyond our control. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer facing the wrath of the elements and seemingly losing the faith that Lady Luck will be there for him. The repeated question of "where did she go?" underscores his confusion and sense of helplessness as he grapples with the reality of his situation.
As the song progresses, the chorus serves as a refrain, repeating the same questions over and over again. The lyrics conjure up images of a man who is haunted by the memory of Lady Luck and the promise of something better. The image of "snake eyes, smile that's devilish" suggests that Lady Luck was not always what she seemed to be, and the singer may have been blinded by his own illusions. The final lines of the song suggest that the singer's world has come crashing down and Lady Luck is truly gone, leaving him without any answers.
Overall, "Lady Luck" is a haunting and introspective song that speaks to the universal human experience of searching for answers and coming up short. The lyrics are poetic and thought-provoking, making it a timeless classic that resonates with listeners to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
When the waves come crashing down on heaven (she will be there)
She promised to be there for the singer during difficult times.
When the skies sends thunder through the horizon and the rain keeps falling
The weather is bad and adds to the singer's negative feelings.
Do you believe in truth or in fantasy? (said she would be there)
The singer questions whether the promise of presence was true or just fantasy.
Don't forget he risked it all for one last chance at going somewhere
The artist took a risk in hopes of a better situation but it didn't work out.
On his back he lies awake and he's down again (is it all over?)
The artist is feeling down and wonders if things are hopeless.
Looking up the one he trusts is beautiful but nowhere to be found
The singer's trusted partner is not around to comfort him.
Have you seen his lady called Lady Luck? (said she would be here)
The singer wonders where luck went when he needed it.
Snake eyes, smile that's devilish
The artist describes Lady Luck with negative attributes like snake eyes and a devilish smile.
Calling out he sees her then she fades
The artist thinks he sees Lady Luck but then realizes it's just his imagination.
Now he wants to know where did she go?
The artist is searching for answers about Lady Luck's disappearance.
There was a time when all his dreams were in his hands (now he's spinning)
The singer used to have control over his dreams and goals but now feels lost and out of control.
Lucky charms and one-eyed jacks won't bring it back
The artist knows that luck and superstition won't help him recover his dreams.
The writing's on the wall
It's becoming clear that the situation is not going to improve.
And the day when he believed in everything (now it's crumbled)
The singer used to believe in everything but now his beliefs are crumbling.
All the cracks he's staring at belonged to him
The singer caused the cracks in his beliefs and life situation.
But a long time ago
The artist is reminiscing about when things were better.
And he seems to remember when he was stronger
The artist remembers when he had more strength and confidence.
The grass was greener, the air was clearer
The singer remembers a time when everything seemed better.
The sun shone brighter, he wasn't frightened
The singer remembers a time when he wasn't as anxious or scared.
Everything counted, nothing mattered
The artist used to care about everything but now nothing seems to matter.
Was she a vision that he created?
The artist questions if Lady Luck was just a figment of his imagination.
Held onto, but now she's gone
The artist held onto the idea of Lady Luck but now realizes she's gone.
When the minutes drag like all eternity (who will be there?)
The singer wonders who will be there for him during long and difficult times.
When the black and white pictures fade to a dirty brown
The artist describes the fading of memories and sentimental items.
And curl at the edges
The memories and items are becoming distorted and less recognizable.
Does he believe in fate or reality? (is there a distinction?)
The singer questions if there is a difference between fate and reality.
Now his world is crashing down on heaven an yes she is gone
Things are falling apart for the singer and Lady Luck is still missing.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ELYSE ROGERS, GAVIN HAMMON, JASON HAMMON, KARINA DENIKE, MIKEY WEISS
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Roopaloooop
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When I listen to it, it makes me sad in a good way. It makes me think it's being sung to a terminally ill child.
"Why are you worried about the dirt? I don't think that you'll mind. When it's your time." And the "promise I'll wait a while. To make sure that you've moved on." If it's a lullaby, it's scary. Ha. I thought maybe it was her singing to her grandma on her deathbed, too. Makes more sense I guess.