Anderson's Luck
Jackopierce Lyrics


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It was Anderson's luck that found him outside the city
Eating bully-beef and drinking the weak coffee
And it was Anderson's luck that held him out for this long
From the city he smelled wood smoke and wondered how she did alone

At night she huddles tight around the wood stove
Listening to radio free, waiting for the distant low sounds
Of the big guns waking up for the evening
And it's just a nuisance, a shame that she's used to it

[Refrain 1]
Winter's on now
He's been months down
To the fighting for the city

She plays a mean game of hide and seek through the back streets
She makes a careful way past frozen eyes under dirty sheets
She knows the moment when it comes, ain't nothing more than pure luck
A great blinding instant then you rise up above it all

[Refrain 2]
Winter's on now
How much longer
Can she hold out in the city

[Chorus]
People open wide your eyes to this day dawning
People open wide your arms to your brothers
People open wide your eyes to what's going on
And pray, yeah

It was Anderson's luck to be there when it happened
He was on a short leave, they drank weak coffee by the wood stove
As the low moan of cannon came calling from the mountains
Perhaps they heard the shot come knocking on their door

[Refrain 3]
Winter's on now
There ain't no wood anyhow
They laid them under dirty sheets

[Chorus]

The ten o'clock news is on
In the mouth of the mountains the city lies still under siege
My wife reads quiet at the firelight
I turn it off, step outside for wood from a fallen tree

[Refrain 4]
Winter's on now
I got coffee on
My kids sleep safely in the city

[Refrain 5]
Winter's on now
There ain't no wood anyhow
They laid them out under dirty sheets

[Chorus] x2





And pray for the lucky ones
And pray for the lucky ones

Overall Meaning

The song Anderson's Luck by Jackopierce is a powerful narrative that highlights the struggles of war and the resilience of humanity. The singer of the song, Anderson, is found outside the city eating bully-beef and drinking weak coffee. Here, luck seems to be keeping him alive, since being outside the city during times of war is dangerous. The song speaks about Anderson's longing for the city and his loved ones. The woman mentioned in the song is holding down the fort in the city, with the help of a wood stove and a radio. The song narrates how people have become so used to war that it has become just another nuisance that they are accustomed to.


The chorus of the song urges people to open their eyes to what is going on around them, and the refrain keeps repeating that winter is on now. These lyrics signify the harsh reality of war and its brutal effects on people's lives. The final verse of the song shows a sense of hope as it mentions that the singer's children are sleeping safely in the city, and he has coffee to keep him going. However, the refrain reminds us that there are still many who are not as lucky and had been laid under dirty sheets.


Overall, the song Anderson's Luck is a moving representation of the physical and emotional toll that war takes on individuals and communities. It highlights the power of resilience and the human spirit to survive and overcome the odds.


Line by Line Meaning

It was Anderson's luck that found him outside the city
By chance, Anderson was outside of the war-torn city.


Eating bully-beef and drinking the weak coffee
He had little to eat and drink, a reflection of the desperate conditions outside the city.


And it was Anderson's luck that held him out for this long
His luck allowed him to survive outside the city for an extended period of time.


From the city he smelled wood smoke and wondered how she did alone
Despite being outside the city, Anderson still thought about his loved one who was trapped inside the war zone.


At night she huddles tight around the wood stove
His loved one spends her nights close to the warmth of the wood stove to keep herself warm.


Listening to radio free, waiting for the distant low sounds
She listened to Radio Free, which was a valuable source of information about the conflict, and waited for the sounds of the battle in the distance.


Of the big guns waking up for the evening
She dreaded hearing the sound of the guns firing and signaling the beginning of another night of war.


And it's just a nuisance, a shame that she's used to it
Despite the danger and discomfort, she has grown accustomed to the violence and hardship of the war.


Winter's on now
The harsh winter conditions make the situation even more dire.


He's been months down
Anderson has been fighting in the city for months on end.


To the fighting for the city
Anderson was fighting to protect the besieged city.


She plays a mean game of hide and seek through the back streets
His loved one has become skilled at navigating the dangerous alleyways and avoiding danger.


She makes a careful way past frozen eyes under dirty sheets
She walks past the bodies of those who have died in the conflict, which are often left lying under sheets in the streets.


She knows the moment when it comes, ain't nothing more than pure luck
No matter how careful she is, she recognizes that survival in the conflict ultimately comes down to luck.


A great blinding instant then you rise up above it all
The moment of impact from an explosion is sudden and overwhelming, but there is a fleeting sense of transcendence that comes with surviving.


How much longer can she hold out in the city
With scarce resources and constant danger, his loved one wonders how much longer she can survive in the besieged city.


People open wide your eyes to this day dawning
The song urges people to be aware of the struggles of others and to remain hopeful for a brighter future.


People open wide your arms to your brothers
The song encourages people to show compassion and support to those who are suffering.


People open wide your eyes to what's going on
The song wants to raise awareness about the harsh realities of conflict and its impact on ordinary people.


And pray, yeah
The song ends with a plea for people to pray for those who are suffering in warzones around the world.


It was Anderson's luck to be there when it happened
Anderson was unfortunately present when a significant event occurred during the conflict.


He was on a short leave, they drank weak coffee by the wood stove
During a brief break, Anderson was able to catch up with his loved ones and drink weak coffee for warmth.


As the low moan of cannon came calling from the mountains
The sound of artillery fire echoed through the mountains and signaled that the conflict continues.


Perhaps they heard the shot come knocking on their door
Anderson and his loved ones realized that the conflict has become even more personal and could affect them directly.


There ain't no wood anyhow
The scarcity of resources and supplies is a constant struggle in the warzone.


They laid them under dirty sheets
Deaths are common and often go untreated or unacknowledged.


The ten o'clock news is on
The news reports on the conflict continue to update Anderson and his loved ones about the situation.


My wife reads quiet at the firelight
Anderson's loved one sits quietly by the fire, likely exhausted from the struggles of surviving the conflict.


I turn it off, step outside for wood from a fallen tree
Anderson seeks to provide his family with the bare necessities, even if it means braving the harsh winter conditions outside.


I got coffee on
Despite the struggles of the conflict, Anderson remains focused on the little joys in life.


My kids sleep safely in the city
One of the few comforts that Anderson has is knowing his children are safe, if only for the time being.


And pray for the lucky ones
The song's final line reiterates the need for all people to pray for those who are afflicted by war and conflict.




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