Langhorne Slim is an American singer-songwriter (born Sean Scolnick in Lang… Read Full Bio ↴Langhorne Slim is an American singer-songwriter (born Sean Scolnick in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, on August 20, 1980). He has recorded as Langhorne Slim & the War Eagles and as Langhorne Slim & The Law. In 2016 he released the song "Sea of Love" as Langhorne Slim & Jill Andrews.

He released his first album, entitled "Slim Pickens", in 1999. "When The Sun's Gone Down" followed in 2005.

In August 2006, Langhorne Slim and his then band (The War Eagles) signed to V2 Records, who folded on the deal. The band then signed to Kemado Records and released their only album.

In its December 2008 edition, Paste Magazine named his 2008 solo self-titled album number 14 in its list of 25 best albums of the year. His song "Electric Love Letter" was number 5 on the Rolling Stone editor's top 10 picks. In 2008 Slim and band were a guest act on David Letterman.

In 2009 he released, Be Set Free, which includes guest vocals from Erika Wennerstrom (of Heartless Bastards).

In 2009 the War Eagles welcomed a new upright bass player, Jeff Ratner (succeeding long-time member Paul Defiglia) to join Malachi DeLorenzo (the son of Victor Delorenzo, drummer of the Violent Femmes) on drums and David Moore on keyboard and banjo. The touring band varied, and sometimes included a horn section.

Langhorne sang "God Bless America" for the seventh inning stretch during a Philadelphia Phillies game, and the song "Worries" was featured in a Travelers Insurance commercial. T

Langhorne Slim and his new band, The Law, released "The Way We Move" on June 5, 2012. "The Spirit Moves" followed on August 7, 2015 (via Dualtone Records).

Subsequent solo albums are "Lost At Last Vol. 1" (2017), "Strawberry Mansion" (2021), ...

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Bad Luck
Langhorne Slim Lyrics

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I kissed my mother, I kissed my friends
Well, I told my brother I'm not coming home again
And I said might not be lucky, even though I've tried
Bad luck got in me but I will survive, come on in

I was born with a thorn in my soul, sometimes it hurts
Might not got much but I know what its worth
And I said might not be lucky even thought I've tried

Bad luck got in me but I will survive, aw yeah

Well I was born with a thorn in my soul, guess it could be worse
I might not got much but I know what its worth
I might not be lucky even though I know I've tried
Bad luck got in me, so I will survive

I kissed my mother, I kissed my friends
I told my brother John I'm not coming home again
And I said might not be lucky, even though I've tried
Bad luck got in me but I will survive

I said bad luck got in me but I will survive
I said bad luck got in me but I will survive

Overall Meaning

In Langhorne Slim's song "Bad Luck," the singer speaks to the difficulties he has faced in his life. He starts by saying that he kissed his mother and his friends, and told his brother John that he was not coming home again. This could signify a goodbye, either to his old self or to his loved ones, as he embarks on a new journey. He acknowledges that he may not be lucky, despite his efforts. The line "bad luck got in me but I will survive" shows that he has been confronted by hardships but will overcome them. The line "come on in" could be an invitation to bad luck, almost as though he is daring it to try and defeat him.

The singer was born with a "thorn" in his soul, which he says sometimes hurts. This could represent a deep sadness or pain that he carries with him constantly. He recognizes that he may not have much, but he knows what it's worth to him. The repetitive lines of not being lucky, although he has tried, could reflect his struggle with life's curveballs. He repeats that bad luck got in him, but he will survive, with renewed vigor. This song is a powerful testament to the human spirit's resilience and determination, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.

Line by Line Meaning

I kissed my mother, I kissed my friends
I said my goodbyes to my loved ones.

Well, I told my brother I'm not coming home again
I let my brother know that I am leaving and will not return.

And I said might not be lucky, even though I've tried
Despite my best efforts, I still may not have good fortune.

Bad luck got in me but I will survive, come on in
I have encountered misfortune, but I will push through and keep going.

I was born with a thorn in my soul, sometimes it hurts
Since birth, I have carried a pain inside me that can be difficult to bear.

Might not got much but I know what it's worth
Although I may not have many possessions, I understand their true value.

Well I was born with a thorn in my soul, guess it could be worse
I recognize that my struggles could be more severe and grateful for what I have.

I might not be lucky even though I know I've tried
Despite my best effort, I cannot guarantee good fortune.

Bad luck got in me, so I will survive
I have encountered misfortune, but I will push through and keep going.

I told my brother John I'm not coming home again
I communicated to my sibling that I will not return to our shared dwelling.

I said bad luck got in me but I will survive
I acknowledge my run-in with bad luck but have promised myself that I will push through and succeed.