Superstition
Dennis Mobley & Fresh Taste Lyrics

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Very superstitious, writing on the wall
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

Very superstitious, wash your face and hands
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

Overall Meaning

The song "Superstition" by Dennis Mobley and Fresh Taste is a commentary on the destructive power of superstitious beliefs. The lyrics begin with the phrase "very superstitious," which is repeated throughout the song to emphasize the pervasiveness of these beliefs. The first verse references common superstitions, such as writing on the wall and ladders about to fall, and how they can create a sense of impending doom. The second verse focuses on the idea that performing certain rituals, such as washing your face and hands, can rid you of bad luck. However, it also suggests that these habits can become obsessive and keep you from focusing on more productive pursuits.

The chorus builds on the idea that believing in things you don't understand will ultimately lead to suffering. The phrase "superstition ain't the way" is repeated multiple times, emphasizing that these beliefs are not a productive way to approach life. The final verse brings the theme full circle, with another reference to the thirteen-month-old baby who broke the looking glass and incurred seven years of bad luck. The idea is that these superstitions are so deeply ingrained in our culture that they are almost inevitable, but that we need to fight against them in order to live more fulfilling lives.

Line by Line Meaning

Very superstitious, writing on the wall
Believing in things written on walls or in omens brings bad luck

Very superstitious, ladders bout' to fall
Being superstitious about ladders leads to the fear of falling

Thirteen month old baby, broke the lookin' glass
Breaking a mirror has a negative impact lasting up to seven years

Seven years of bad luck, the good things in your past
Believing in superstition can make you focus on negative events and overlook the good things in your life

When you believe in things that you don't understand
Believing in superstition leads to confusion and a lack of critical thinking

Then you suffer
Following superstitious practices can lead to negative consequences

Superstition ain't the way
Superstition is not the path to follow for happiness and fulfillment

Very superstitious, wash your face and hands
Performing superstitious rituals like washing your face and hands can't solve your problems

Rid me of the problem, do all that you can
Trying to use superstitious practices to solve a problem is not an effective solution

Keep me in a daydream, keep me goin' strong
Believing in superstitious practices can lead to a false sense of security

You don't wanna save me, sad is my song
Believing in superstition can make you feel helpless and sad

Very superstitious, nothin' more to say
There is nothing else to be said about the damaging effects of superstition

Very superstitious, the devil's on his way
Believing in superstition can create an unhealthy fear and paranoia

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Actual Music, S.L.
Written by: Stevie Wonder

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