Born Under a Bad Sign
John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers ft. Albert King Lyrics
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Been down since I began to crawl
If it wasn't for bad luck, you know I wouldn't have no luck at all
Hard luck and trouble is my only friend
I been on my own ever since I was ten
Born under a bad sign
Been down since I began to crawl
I can't read, haven't learned how to write
My whole life has been one big fight
Born under a bad sign
I been down since I began to crawl
If it wasn't for bad luck, I said, I wouldn't have no luck at all
That ain't no lie
You know if it wasn't for bad luck I wouldn't have no kind o' luck
If it wasn't for real bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all
You know wine and women is all I crave
A big legged woman is gonna carry me to my grave
Born under a bad sign
I been down since I begin to crawl
If it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all
Yeah, my bad luck boy
Been havin' bad luck all of my days, yes
"Born Under A Bad Sign" by John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers ft. Albert King is a blues classic that speaks about a person's life that has been plagued by misfortune since the very beginning. The song suggests that the singer has never had any luck in his life regardless of his efforts. The lyrics describe a life of hardships and troubled relationships with wine and women. It is as if he is doomed to a life of hardship and misery. The singer of the song is aware of his downtrodden state and expresses frustration with his lack of fortune. The repetition of the phrase "If it wasn't for bad luck, you know I wouldn't have no luck at all" highlights that the singer has simply resigned himself to his fate.
The song can be interpreted as a reflection of how we view ourselves and the world around us. It suggests that sometimes, despite our best efforts, life can be difficult, and we may not have control over the outcomes. The lyrics serve as a reminder to accept and deal with the struggles that come our way, rather than resenting them.
Line by Line Meaning
Born under a bad sign
My life has been plagued with misfortune from the start.
Been down since I began to crawl
My troubles started early on and have persisted throughout my life.
If it wasn't for bad luck, you know I wouldn't have no luck at all
My luck is so consistently bad that it seems like I have none at all.
Hard luck and trouble is my only friend
I am so used to difficulties in life that they feel like my only companions.
I been on my own ever since I was ten
I have had to rely on myself since a young age.
I can't read, haven't learned how to write
I have struggled to acquire basic skills due to a lack of opportunities and resources.
My whole life has been one big fight
My life has been a constant battle against adversity.
If it wasn't for bad luck, I said, I wouldn't have no luck at all
My bad luck has been so consistent that it feels like it is the only luck I will ever have.
That ain't no lie
What I am saying is completely truthful.
You know if it wasn't for bad luck I wouldn't have no kind o' luck
My life is defined by misfortune to such an extent that I cannot even imagine having good luck.
If it wasn't for real bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all
My luck is so poor that without it being truly terrible, I wouldn't have any at all.
You know wine and women is all I crave
The only things I have to look forward to are drinking and being with women.
A big legged woman is gonna carry me to my grave
The only hope I have for any sort of pleasure or joy is through women, even if it leads to a premature death.
Yeah, my bad luck boy
I am a person whose life has been filled with bad luck.
Been havin' bad luck all of my days, yes
I have never experienced anything but bad luck in my entire life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOOKER T. JONES, WILLIAM BELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ralphmonka1723
One of the best Versions of Born under a bad sign.
@donhoag1052
Man these guys are really getting down best jam session I’ve ever heard in my life.❤
@rvic11
The funkiest Born Under A Bad Sign I've heard. That bassist is awesome.
@teershi179
Perfect show.
@johnlany3940
Ten years after has wicked bass player
@hambletonhorsewhisperer
Bass player is Frank Dunbar
@tedmarakas2626
I bet the bassist went to sleep that night and he was still hitting the notes sleep waking.
@teterouge1472
Mick Taylor ciggies in mouth..... Blows em away.... 🙂
@bernardliu8526
Mick Taylor is so good !
@jeffsmith2022
Who's better?...