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Critical Hit
Ghost Mice Lyrics
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And the cleric's down and dying
And you've taken all the potions you had left
And you feel like you are doomed
Because the demon you set loose
Is coming after you and you can smell/hear its breath.
And the door between you and it is pretty thin.
The wizard is all out of spells.
This thing, it came from hell,
It seems like it can't be killed.
Don't ever give up! not all fights are won by skill,
Some are won by luck. don't ever give in!
You've gotta keep fighting until you lose or you win.
Cross your fingers roll the die.
Wait with hope for the big two-oh (20).
Cross your fingers roll the die.
Let it go. let it roll. don't give up yet, no, don't ever quit.
There's always a chance for a critical hit.
The biggest baddest beasts have easily been beat with one lucky shot.
Dragons have fell and kingdoms have been saved
By people giving everything they've got,
By people who never gave up.
By people who know just to let the dice roll and see what comes up.
No we should never ever give up
"Critical Hit" by Ghost Mice is a song that beautifully captures the essence of perseverance within the context of a game of Dungeons and Dragons. The song describes a scenario in which the players are deep in a dark dungeon and have exhausted almost all their resources. The cleric, who is usually the one who heals and buff the players, is down and dying, and the demon they accidentally set loose is coming after them. The players are on the brink of losing, and the chances of their survival look bleak. The song's strength lies in the encouragement it offers: not all fights are won by skill, a lot of times, they are won by luck. Even in dire situations, players must keep fighting until they lose or win, and there's always a chance for a critical hit that can change everything.
The song's message is universal and can apply to any sphere of life. The lyrics remind us that even when we're stuck in a seemingly impossible situation, we must never give up hope. Sometimes, we need a stroke of luck, a critical hit, to turn the tides in our favor. It encourages us to keep fighting and never give in to the despair no matter how adverse the conditions may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're deep in a dark dungeon
When you find yourself in a difficult situation beyond your control
And the cleric's down and dying
Even when your last hope is fading out
And you've taken all the potions you had left
You have tried everything to improve your situation
And you feel like you are doomed
When your future looks bleak and hopeless
Because the demon you set loose
You are facing the consequences of your own actions
Is coming after you and you can smell/hear its breath.
You feel the threat is imminent and dangerous
And the door between you and it is pretty thin.
You feel vulnerable and unprotected
The wizard is all out of spells.
You have no more tricks up your sleeve
The fighters took a few too many hits.
You and your allies are hurt and weak
This thing, it came from hell,
The source of your troubles is powerful and evil
It seems like it can't be killed.
You doubt your ability to overcome the obstacle
Don't ever give up! not all fights are won by skill,
You must not lose hope, sometimes luck is on your side
Some are won by luck. don't ever give in!
Stay strong and don't surrender to your fears
You've gotta keep fighting until you lose or you win.
You need to keep trying until the end, whatever the outcome
Cross your fingers roll the die.
Take a chance and hope for the best
Wait with hope for the big two-oh (20).
Expect the best possible result, even if it's unlikely
Cross your fingers roll the die.
Take another chance and see what happens
Let it go. let it roll. don't give up yet, no, don't ever quit.
Relax and accept the uncertainty of the situation, but don't abandon your efforts
There's always a chance for a critical hit.
You may still succeed against all odds with a stroke of luck
The biggest baddest beasts have easily been beat with one lucky shot.
Even the most formidable opponent can be defeated with a bit of luck
Dragons have fell and kingdoms have been saved
History proves that miraculous victories are possible
By people giving everything they've got,
Success requires dedication and perseverance
By people who never gave up.
Winners never surrender to despair
By people who know just to let the dice roll and see what comes up.
Sometimes, the only way to succeed is to take a chance and accept the outcome
No we should never ever give up
We should always keep hoping and trying our best
Contributed by Adalyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@grinddelosmontes9444
I miss the friends I had with this song.
@obtorgecirb2100
They miss you, too.
@cujothemastiff84
Random crits are fair and balanced
@codymoon5315
Indeed
@nfischer17
Ahh the basement shows..miss those days
@earthwormjim9739
This is my new theme for when I dm.
@MRdeathGodification
very nice, a nice jovial song!
@vincentpeloso7304
Great Song.
@ariellarto6364
Amazing.
@vaxshin
This made me laugh!