Bad Luck
Royal City Lyrics

Bad luck, bad luck
The singer is addressing bad luck, which has been causing them problems.

Came to me without warning
Bad luck arrived suddenly and unexpectedly.

Bad luck came with one
Bad luck came accompanied by one thing.

Horrible flashing eye
The thing that accompanied bad luck was a horrible flashing eye, which could indicate a sense of foreboding or unease.

In the corners of the darkness
Bad luck has been present in the darkest, most hidden places.

Bad luck has lingered
Bad luck has not gone away or ceased to affect the singer.

And now comes forth
Bad luck is becoming more prominent and obvious.

With a gluttonous mind
Bad luck is personified as having a greedy or insatiable nature.

And you will never know
The artist is addressing someone who will not be able to understand the artist's experiences without them.

The places that I go to without you
There are places that the artist goes to without the other person, and these places are significant or meaningful to the artist.

I've met you in the alley
The singer has encountered the addressee in a dark or shadowy place outside.

All covered in maggots
The addressee was revolting or unpleasant in this encounter.

And I have seen you in the chambers
The singer has also encountered the addressee in a more intimate or private space.

Of the silent sea
This space was possibly associated with feelings of isolation or loneliness.

Bad luck, you are a terrible laughing god
The singer again addresses bad luck, this time describing it as something powerful and merciless.

Underneath a blackened sky
This image could further emphasize the sense of turmoil or darkness surrounding the artist.

You will never ever ever know, ah
The repetition of this line, along with the use of 'ah', suggests a sense of frustration or despair on the part of the artist, who feels unseen or unacknowledged.