Superstition
Raven-Symone Lyrics
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Very superstitious, ladders bout' to fall
Thirteen month old baby, broke the lookin' glass
Seven years of bad luck, the good things in your past
When you believe in things that you don't understand
Then you suffer
Superstition ain't the way
Rid me of the problem, do all that you can
Keep me in a daydream, keep me goin' strong
You don't wanna save me, sad is my song
When you believe in things that you don't understand
Then you suffer
Superstition ain't the way, yeh, yeh
Very superstitious, nothin' more to say
Very superstitious, the devil's on his way
Thirteen month old baby, broke the lookin' glass
Seven years of bad luck, good things in your past
When you believe in things that you don't understand
Then you suffer, superstition ain't the way, no, no, no
Raven-Symone's song "Superstition" is a remake of the original song by Stevie Wonder. The lyrics of this song talk about the negative impact of believing in superstitions. The opening lines "Very superstitious, writing on the wall, very superstitious, ladders bout' to fall" suggest that the singer is surrounded by superstitions everywhere she goes. The lyrics then mention a thirteen-month-old baby breaking a mirror, which is believed to result in seven years of bad luck. The singer then warns against believing in things that one doesn't understand and ends by saying that superstition is not the way.
In the second verse, Raven-Symone talks about someone trying to rid themselves of a problem by following superstitious beliefs like washing their face and hands. The lyrics "Keep me in a daydream, keep me goin' strong, you don't wanna save me, sad is my song" suggest that the singer doesn't want to be trapped by superstitions but is forced to live with them. The song ends with the repetition of the line "When you believe in things that you don't understand, then you suffer, superstition ain't the way, no, no, no," emphasizing the negative effects of superstitions on people's lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Very superstitious, writing on the wall
Believing in signs and omens is a sign of irrationality and fear.
Very superstitious, ladders bout' to fall
Believing that events can be predetermined or influenced by superstitions is illogical.
Thirteen month old baby, broke the lookin' glass
Something perceived as a bad omen is only significant if one assigns meaning to it.
Seven years of bad luck, the good things in your past
Focusing on superstitions can divert attention away from positive aspects of one's life.
When you believe in things that you don't understand
Believing in superstitions without understanding their origins or reasoning is not practical.
Then you suffer
Taking action based on unfounded beliefs can cause unnecessary harm or hardship.
Superstition ain't the way
Relying on superstitions is not a solution to one's problems or concerns.
Very superstitious, wash your face and hands
Performing rituals with the belief that it could rid one of problems or misfortunes is unfounded.
Rid me of the problem, do all that you can
Superstitions can distract from taking practical actions to solve problems.
Keep me in a daydream, keep me goin' strong
Superstitions can be a form of escapism or coping mechanism.
You don't wanna save me, sad is my song
Relying on superstitions instead of seeking help or solutions can lead to feelings of sadness or despair.
Very superstitious, nothin' more to say
The belief in superstitions often lacks logical reasoning or explanation.
Very superstitious, the devil's on his way
Assigning supernatural or evil entities as causes for misfortunes or problems is not based on any scientific evidence.
Thirteen month old baby, broke the lookin' glass
The significance of superstitious incidents is dependent on individual beliefs.
Seven years of bad luck, good things in your past
Obsessing over superstitions can lead to overlooking or downplaying good things in one's life.
When you believe in things that you don't understand
Believing in superstitions blindly without seeking explanation or understanding is irrational.
Then you suffer, superstition ain't the way, no, no, no
Relying on superstitions can cause suffering, and it is not a rational or effective way to approach life's problems or concerns.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEVLAND MORRIS
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Stocking Anarchy
"Superstiton"
[Digital:] Superstition
Hmmmm
Hmmmm (ooh)
Very superstitious
Writings on the wall
(Superstition ain't the way, ain't the way)
Very superstitious
Ladder's 'bout to fall
(Superstition ain't the way, ain't the way)
Thirteen month old baby (ooh)
Broke the looking glass
(Superstition ain't the way, ain't the way)
Seven years of bad luck
(Superstition ain't the way, ain't the way)
The good things in the past
(Superstition ain't the way, ain't the way)
When you believe in things
That you don't understand
Then you suffer...
Superstition ain't the way
(Superstition)
Na na na
Very superstitious
Wash your face and hands
(Superstition ain't the way, ain't the way)
Rid me of the problem
Do all that you can
(Superstition ain't the way, ain't the way)
Keep me in a daydream
Keep me goin' strong
(Superstition ain't the way, ain't the way)
You don't wanna save me
(You don't wanna save me)
Sad is my song
(Superstition ain't the way, ain't the way)
When you believe in things
That you don't understand
Then you suffer...
Superstition ain't the way
(Superstition ain't the way, yeah)
When you believe in things
That you don't understand
Then you suffer...
Superstition ain't the way
(Superstition ain't the way)
No no no no
Dave Aldama
I WANT THIS SONG ON SPOTIFYYYYYYY :(
Jennifer Moy
This was used for "The Haunted Mansion" movie.
IAmDonnieTae
Which makes it all the more disappointing that this never plays at any point in the film. I remember watching it in theaters, anticipating the end credits thinking the song would play then. Nope. All we ever got was the music video during commercial breaks on Disney Channel
Jade Hankerson
Listening to this now while a new Haunted Mansion is coming out ❤ I feel so old 😂
William K
I like this song by her!!!!!! And love her character raven Baxter she looks and does great as her!!!!!!! Her director for the music video was her dad!!!!! Love raven symone!!!!!
Stocking Anarchy
"Superstiton"
[Digital:] Superstition
Hmmmm
Hmmmm (ooh)
Very superstitious
Writings on the wall
(Superstition ain't the way, ain't the way)
Very superstitious
Ladder's 'bout to fall
(Superstition ain't the way, ain't the way)
Thirteen month old baby (ooh)
Broke the looking glass
(Superstition ain't the way, ain't the way)
Seven years of bad luck
(Superstition ain't the way, ain't the way)
The good things in the past
(Superstition ain't the way, ain't the way)
When you believe in things
That you don't understand
Then you suffer...
Superstition ain't the way
(Superstition)
Na na na
Very superstitious
Wash your face and hands
(Superstition ain't the way, ain't the way)
Rid me of the problem
Do all that you can
(Superstition ain't the way, ain't the way)
Keep me in a daydream
Keep me goin' strong
(Superstition ain't the way, ain't the way)
You don't wanna save me
(You don't wanna save me)
Sad is my song
(Superstition ain't the way, ain't the way)
When you believe in things
That you don't understand
Then you suffer...
Superstition ain't the way
(Superstition ain't the way, yeah)
When you believe in things
That you don't understand
Then you suffer...
Superstition ain't the way
(Superstition ain't the way)
No no no no
Makaela M
I just feel like it’s the time of year to listen to this lmao.
Will K
I love her version!!!!! And that's so Raven way to go raven for being yourself baby girl you make a gay guy proud to be himself your so awesome
Sandra Moroni
Love her
Dontae Watts
This giving me 7thgrade tease❤❤❤