Bad Luck
Killer-B Lyrics
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Falling down like rain
Bad luck is falling
Falling down like rain
No matter what I do
Seems like my luck won't never change
I felt kinda lucky
The last hand I caught four aces and the police broke down the door
I said, Lord
Lord, what can a poor boy do?
Well, ain't it bad when you can't make no money
Seems like all the bad breaks will come to you
Yeah, I got home this morning
She was looking kinda funny
She said "Don't come in, daddy, daddy, unless you got some money"
And I said oh
Lord, what can a poor boy do?
Well, ain't it tough when you can't make no money
Without your woman turning her back on you
Yeah
Oh, yeah
All right
Well now, I asked my woman for some dinner
She looked at me like a fool
She said, "I'm playing checkers, daddy and I think it's your turn to move"
I said, oh
Lord, what can a poor boy do?
Yes, it's bad when you can't make no money
And your woman turns her back on you
In the song "Bad Luck" by Killer-B, the lyrics depict a sense of misfortune and bad luck that seems to continually plague the singer. The repetitive phrase "Bad luck is falling, falling down like rain" emphasizes the relentlessness and overwhelming nature of the bad luck that befalls him. No matter what he does, it appears that his luck will never change.
The lyrics also showcase specific instances of this bad luck. In one example, the singer experiences a stroke of good luck by getting four aces in a card game, only to have it quickly overshadowed by the police breaking down the door. This event symbolizes that even when things seem to be going well, there is always an unfortunate twist waiting around the corner.
The song also touches upon the financial struggles of the singer, with lines like "Ain't it bad when you can't make no money" and his partner demanding money before allowing him into their home. This highlights the negative impact that his bad luck has on his ability to provide for himself and potentially strained relationships.
Furthermore, the lyrics illustrate the emotional toll that the continuous bad luck takes on the singer. The line "Lord, what can a poor boy do?" reflects his resignation and helplessness in the face of circumstances beyond his control. The recurring theme of his woman turning her back on him emphasizes the added difficulty of his bad luck impacting his personal relationships.
Overall, "Bad Luck" captures the frustrations and hardships that come with enduring a perpetual streak of misfortune. The lyrics delve into the financial, emotional, and relational consequences of this bad luck, painting a vivid picture of the struggles the singer faces.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, my bad luck is falling
I am experiencing a continuous stream of unfortunate events.
Falling down like rain
These occurrences are descending upon me relentlessly and abundantly.
No matter what I do
Regardless of my efforts and actions
Seems like my luck won't never change
It feels like my fortune will never improve or shift in a positive direction.
I felt kinda lucky
There was a fleeting moment where I believed fortune was on my side.
My luck was running slow
However, that fortunate phase was short-lived and quickly faded away.
The last hand I caught four aces and the police broke down the door
I had a stroke of luck in a card game, obtaining four aces as my hand, but it resulted in an unexpected and unfortunate intrusion by the police.
I said, Lord
In my desperation and helplessness, I pleaded to a higher power, seeking guidance and assistance.
Lord, what can a poor boy do?
I expressed my frustration and lack of options as an individual with limited resources and opportunities.
Well, ain't it bad when you can't make no money
It is truly unfortunate when one is unable to earn any income.
Seems like all the bad breaks will come to you
It appears that I am destined to continuously experience negative and unfortunate circumstances.
Yeah, I got home this morning
Upon arriving home early in the morning
She was looking kinda funny
I noticed a peculiar expression on her face
She said 'Don't come in, daddy, daddy, unless you got some money'
She instructed me not to enter unless I had some money to offer.
And I said oh
In response, I exclaimed with frustration
Lord, what can a poor boy do?
Once again, I expressed my helplessness and lack of options as an individual with limited resources.
Well, ain't it tough when you can't make no money
It is undeniably difficult when one is unable to generate any income.
Without your woman turning her back on you
Furthermore, it adds to the hardship when your partner abandons or rejects you in such circumstances.
Yeah
Expressing acknowledgment or agreement.
Oh, yeah
Emphasizing the previous acknowledgment or agreement.
All right
Conveying acceptance or optimism in the face of adversity.
Well now, I asked my woman for some dinner
At a later instance, I made a simple request to my partner for a meal.
She looked at me like a fool
In response, she regarded me with scorn or disdain, as if I had acted foolishly.
She said, 'I'm playing checkers, daddy and I think it's your turn to move'
Indifferently, she dismissed my request, informing me that she was engaged in a game of checkers and suggesting it was my obligation to make a move.
I said, oh
Once again, my frustration surfaced and I exclaimed.
Lord, what can a poor boy do?
Again, expressing my helplessness and limited options in a desperate situation.
Yes, it's bad when you can't make no money
Undoubtedly, it is a dire situation when one is unable to generate any income.
And your woman turns her back on you
To compound matters, when your partner rejects or abandons you in such circumstances.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Riley B. King, Jules Bihari
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