Her pseudonym comes from Kumar Pallana's character in Wes Anderson's "Rushmore."
Lady Luck
Mr. Little Jeans Lyrics
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Tell me nothing daughter
Here come the queen of the night
Helps herself to what she likes
Power of the poison
Standing by her lonesome
She begged and got what she took
Turn your head round
Just like a boomerang
It will come back around
What might seem easy ain't so breezy
And when you're out of luck
No one will pick you up
And when you're under
Then you'll wonder
Aah
Batting of the lashes
Gold dust into ashes
She said what's there to see
Oh sun I'm all ready
Turn your head round
Ripple in the water
Tell me nothing daughter
Here come the queen of the night
Helps herself to what she likes
Lady's a believer of luck
Lady's a believer of luck
Bats an eye and pulls your leg
Never asks before she takes
Baby's got the silver-spoon stuck
Ripple in the water
Tell me nothing daughter
Here come the queen of the night
Helps herself to what she likes
The song "Lady Luck" by Mr. Little Jeans starts off with the line "Ripple in the water, tell me nothing daughter." This line sets up a sense of foreboding and hints at something lurking beneath the surface. The next lines introduce the queen of the night, who is a powerful and mysterious figure that takes what she wants. The chorus warns of the consequences of luck, and how it can sometimes be fleeting and leave us stranded.
The next verse continues with the theme of power and deception, describing the queen of the night batting her lashes and turning gold dust into ashes. The following chorus reiterates the idea that luck can turn quickly and that relying on it too much can be dangerous. The song ends with a repetition of the opening lines, bringing the theme full circle.
Overall, "Lady Luck" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of relying too much on luck and the temptation of power. It suggests that these things are fleeting and can lead to one's downfall if not used carefully.
Line by Line Meaning
Ripple in the water
A small wave, movement or change that could imply something bigger.
Tell me nothing daughter
Asking for explanations, reasons or hidden truths.
Here come the queen of the night
Someone important and powerful arrives.
Helps herself to what she likes
Taking whatever she wants without asking or thinking about others.
Power of the poison
It's dangerous and harmful, but it's still desired and addictive.
Standing by her lonesome
Being alone and independent is a choice and a strength.
She begged and got what she took
Asking insistently, demanding or manipulating to achieve something.
Now honey's staying unhooked
Finally breaking free, being sober and avoiding bad habits.
Turn your head round
Pay attention, don't miss what's happening.
Just like a boomerang
Your actions and their consequences will return to you.
It will come back around
What you give is what you get.
What might seem easy ain't so breezy
Appearances can be deceiving, don't mistake simplicity for ease.
And when you're out of luck
When everything seems to go wrong, you're unlucky.
No one will pick you up
You're on your own, you have to solve your problems by yourself.
And when you're under
When you're stressed, overwhelmed or depressed.
Then you'll wonder
You'll start to question yourself and your choices.
Batting of the lashes
Flirting, seducing or trying to get attention with your eyes.
Gold dust into ashes
Something precious or valuable turning into something worthless or ugly.
She said what's there to see
Being confident, proud and unapologetic about yourself.
Oh sun I'm all ready
Being prepared, excited and optimistic for what's coming.
Lady's a believer of luck
Trusting fortune, destiny or chance rather than hard work or merit.
Bats an eye and pulls your leg
Joking, teasing or mocking someone in a playful or mischievous way.
Never asks before she takes
Assuming, presuming or stealing without permission or consent.
Baby's got the silver-spoon stuck
Being born in a wealthy, privileged or influential family and never facing hardship or adversity.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEPHEN KENDALL ANDERSON, TRAVIS ADAM WEBER
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