The Jinx
Peter and the Test Tube Babies Lyrics


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He joins the gang as we leave the pub
We're off downtown to a nightclub
And whereas usually we'd get in
We don't tonight 'cause we're with him

We're miles from home waiting for the last bus
But when it comes it don't stop for us
We can't afford a cab and it's quite clear
This wouldn't happen if he weren't here

He's a jinx, jinx, everything goes wrong
He's a jinx, jinx, when he strings along

It's Saturday night and there's parties on
But we can't get in any 'cause he's come along
So we end up walking 'round all night
If it weren't for him we'd been alright

Jinx, jinx, everything goes wrong
Jinx, jinx, when he strings along

If you want a partner for pool or darts
Play with him you've lost before it starts
Go to a match and he comes in
You can guarantee our team won't win

Jinx, jinx, everything goes wrong
Jinx, jinx, when he strings along





He's a jinx, jinx, everything goes wrong
Jinx, jinx, when he strings along

Overall Meaning

The song "The Jinx" by Peter and the Test Tube Babies is a humorous take on a character who seems to bring bad luck wherever he goes. The song describes the singer joining the gang as they leave the pub, headed to a nightclub. Normally, they would be able to get in, but with him around everything goes wrong and they're unable to gain entry. As they're stranded miles from home waiting for the last bus, it doesn't stop for them, and they can't afford a cab. The song then goes on to describe various situations where the character causes bad luck, including losing at pool and darts and always being on the losing team.


The theme of the song can be interpreted in a few ways. It could be seen as a commentary on how one person can sometimes spoil a good time, or it could be a lighthearted way to tease someone who always seems to be unlucky. The sarcastic tone of the song adds to its humor, and the catchy chorus only adds to the song's appeal.


Line by Line Meaning

He joins the gang as we leave the pub
As we exit the pub, he becomes a part of our group


We're off downtown to a nightclub
Our destination is a nightclub in the downtown area


And whereas usually we'd get in
Normally, we would have been granted entry


We don't tonight 'cause we're with him
However, due to his presence, we're denied access tonight


We're miles from home waiting for the last bus
We're far away from our residence, waiting for the final bus of the night


But when it comes it don't stop for us
Despite the wait, the bus does not stop for us


We can't afford a cab and it's quite clear
We're unable to afford a taxi ride, and the situation is evident


This wouldn't happen if he weren't here
Had he not been with us, this occurrence would not have happened


It's Saturday night and there's parties on
On a Saturday evening, there are celebrations taking place


But we can't get in any 'cause he's come along
We're unable to attend any of these parties because of his appearance


So we end up walking 'round all night
We're forced to walk around aimlessly throughout the entire night


If it weren't for him we'd been alright
In his absence, things would have been fine for us


If you want a partner for pool or darts
If you're seeking a companion for a game of pool or darts


Play with him you've lost before it starts
Playing with him, it's as if you've already been defeated before the game has even begun


Go to a match and he comes in
If he arrives at an event


You can guarantee our team won't win
Our team is certain to lose if he is there


He's a jinx, jinx, everything goes wrong
He is a bearer of misfortune, causing all to fall apart


Jinx, jinx, when he strings along
In his presence, everything goes awry


He's a jinx, jinx, everything goes wrong
He's an omen of bad luck, bringing about failure


Jinx, jinx, when he strings along
Whenever he tags along, things take a bad turn for the worse




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHRISTOPHER EDWIN BLASTOCK, PETER SEAN BYWATERS, DEREK FRANCIS GREENING, HOGGINS

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