He was a member of the groups The Relations, Chocolate Syrup (also known as Larry Reynolds and Chocolate Syrup). He joined The Dramatics in 1973, left them in 1981 and rejoined in 1986. From 1981 to 2008 he has released eight solo albums.
Down on My Luck
L.J. Reynolds Lyrics
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アンモナイトを越えて
血と汗と涙乗り越えたけれど
いつのまにかこんなに
仲間が増えてたね
あふれてこぼれた誰かが泣いてる
いついつまでも どこまでも自由に
なんて思うけど そうもいかない
(Good luck! My friends)
やさしくて 悲しくて
わがままな 君に未来を
一粒の 青い砂
ここに住む 誰もに Good luck!
どんな朝に目を覚まし
どんな夜に震える
うわさの通りに滅びるつもりか
永遠の箱舟に生まれ継がれる事
幸せなんだと思えればいいさ
いついつまでも どこまでも自由で
なんて思うなら
ちょっとつらいけど
"ツケ″を払うことだろう
(Good luck! My friends)
やさしくて 悲しくて
わがままな 君に未来を
一粒の 青い砂
ここに住む 誰もに Good luck!
いついつまでも どこまでも自由に
なんて思うけど そうもいかない
たったひとつの世界
(Good luck! My friends)
やさしくて 悲しくて
わがままな 君に未来を
一粒の 青い砂
ここに住む 誰もに Good luck!
The lyrics of L.J. Reynolds's song “Down on My Luck” center around the theme of struggling and competing with oneself and others, and the consequences that come with it. The lyrics speak to the lack of words to express one's feelings and the need to flex and compete with others, highlighting the destructive nature of this mentality. The overarching message of the song appears to be one of reflection and self-discovery, as the lyrics touch on the idea of searching for oneself and finding relief in temporary escapes like alcohol and drugs.
The line "Take some pills I'm asleep, sip on Syrup relief, in the, function with Freaks is it the tricks or the treats" speaks to the use of substances as a means of temporary relief from life's struggles. The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware of this coping mechanism, but still finds themselves in a cycle of competition and struggle with others. The lines "My mind tends to wander in the Search for me, A sip of Hennessy feel like Hercules" also suggest a need for inner reflection and a feeling of empowerment from external sources.
Overall, the song appears to be a reflection of the human condition and the constant struggle and competition that can come with it. The lyrics touch on themes of self-discovery, temporary relief, and the consequences of a competitive mentality.
Line by Line Meaning
Too Complex for a nigga, just come Flex with a nigga
I'm too complicated for some people to understand, but just hang out with me and let's have a good time.
I ain't got the words to express to a Nigga
I don't have the language skills to communicate effectively with some people.
Always gotta be a contest wit a nigga Same flesh, same breath, let's invest My nigga
Some people always want to compete and one-up others, but we're all the same and should work together.
Kill and compete, no be my ally ally Build and repeat, my hammer drills Till I'm weak
I won't engage in harmful competition and instead will work hard until I exhaust myself.
Take some pills I'm asleep, sip on Syrup relief, in the, function with Freaks is it the tricks or the treats
I turn to drugs and partying to escape my problems and don't know if my surroundings are helpful or harmful to me.
I'm down, I'm up, my luck, my luck
My life has its highs and lows, and it's all just a matter of luck.
My mind tends to wander in the Search for me
I often feel lost and confused, searching for my true identity.
A sip of Hennessy feel like Hercules, Only room for two tell ya friend to Squeeze
Alcohol gives me a sense of power, and I only have space for one other person in my life.
Only thing strong as God is a humans Greed
Human greed is a powerful force, second only to God.
Toss a nigga to the ground like he Don't bruise and bleed, the benefit of Doubt he said it's you or me Bullet to the chest the way he drew a Brees
People can hurt each other without regard for their humanity, and in some cases, it's a matter of life or death.
I arrived at heavens gates and they r Refusing me
I feel like I'm being rejected by the higher powers, even when I try to do the right thing.
Lyrics © TV Asahi Music Co., Ltd.
Written by: 光康 知久
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