Superstition
Stevie Wonder/Musicfire.in 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
Very superstitious, wash your face and hands
Rid me of the problem, do all that you can
Keep me in a daydream, keep me goin' strong
You don't want to 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
The song Superstition by Stevie Wonder is a warning about the dangers of superstitions and the negative consequences that can result from blindly believing in them. The lyrics describe various superstitious beliefs, such as the idea that breaking a mirror will bring seven years of bad luck, or that a 13-month-old baby is unlucky. The line "writings on the wall," refers to the ancient practice of divination by looking at messages or writing on the walls.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the message that blindly believing in superstitions will bring suffering, and that "superstition ain't the way." The second verse references the idea of trying to rid oneself of bad luck through various rituals, such as washing one's face and hands. However, the song suggests that these actions will not actually help and that they are simply a distraction or a way to maintain a false sense of control.
Overall, Superstition uses catchy funk rhythms and lyrics to caution against the belief in superstitions and to promote a more logical and empirical approach to life.
Line by Line Meaning
Very superstitious, writings on the wall
When people are very superstitious, they tend to see signs of luck or misfortune in ordinary things, like random writings on the wall.
Very superstitious, ladders bout' to fall
People who are very superstitious often believe that bad things will happen if they walk under a ladder that's about to fall.
Thirteen month old baby, broke the lookin' glass
If a superstitious person sees a thirteen-month-old baby break a mirror, they might think it will cause seven years of bad luck for the person who broke it.
Seven years of bad luck, the good things in your past
According to superstition, seven years of bad luck will wipe away any good luck you've had in the past, making it seem like everything is going wrong.
When you believe in things that you don't understand
Then you suffer
Superstition ain't the way
This is the chorus of the song, and it's saying that if you believe in things that you don't really understand, you might end up hurting yourself or causing problems for no reason. Superstition is not the way to live your life.
Very superstitious, wash your face and hands
Rid me of the problem, do all that you can
When people are very superstitious, they might try to cleanse themselves of any bad luck by washing their face and hands, or doing everything they can to get rid of the problem.
Keep me in a daydream, keep me goin' strong
You don't want to save me, sad is my song
Sometimes people get so caught up in their superstitions that they don't want to be brought back to reality. It's like living in a dream, and not being able to face the truth. The chorus repeats again after this verse.
Very superstitious, nothin' more to say
Very superstitious, the devil's on his way
This verse is saying that there's nothing else to talk about when it comes to superstition – it's just a bunch of nonsense. Some people might even say that the devil is involved in superstition, which makes it seem even more dangerous.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Stevie Wonder
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