Bad Luck
Sylvia Rose Novak Lyrics

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BAD LUCK

Chin up, baby, it's gone before you know
Like the shoreline to the ocean
Or the flowers to the snow
It's nothing but a shadow
It's nothing but a dream
And if that makes you wanna scream

Then scream

Cheer up, baby, but don't you get too high
You're a star, you're a star
Like a firework in July
Some people call it magic
Some people call it fate
But, me, I think we're all just born
Too late

Nothing's bad luck, is it?
No.
Nothing's bad luck, is it?
No.
Nothing's bad luck, is it,
Anymore?

Wake up, baby, you're talking in your sleep
Of shoes and ships and ceiling wax
And wolves among the sheep
You're running from the future
You're hiding from the past
At least we know these nightmares
Don't last

Nothing's bad luck, is it?
No.
Nothing's bad luck, is it?
No.
Nothing's bad luck, is it,
Anymore?

Nothing's bad luck, is it?
No.
Nothing's bad luck, is it?
No.
Nothing's bad luck, is it?

Is it?
Anymore.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sylvia Rose Novak's "Bad Luck" convey a message of resilience and defiance in the face of adversity. The opening lines "Chin up, baby, it's gone before you know" suggest that challenges and misfortunes are temporary, fleeting like the shoreline to the ocean or the flowers to the snow. This comparison emphasizes the transient nature of bad luck and encourages the listener to persevere through difficult times. The repetition of "It's nothing but a shadow, it's nothing but a dream" reinforces the idea that bad luck is illusory and not insurmountable.

The next verse urges the listener to "Cheer up, baby, but don't you get too high" which cautions against excessive optimism or hubris. The metaphor of being a star, akin to a firework in July, suggests a sense of fleeting brilliance and the recognition that our lives are subject to external forces beyond our control. The line "me, I think we're all just born too late" hints at a sense of missed opportunities or feeling out of sync with the world, adding a layer of introspection to the lyrics.

The chorus of the song repeatedly questions whether bad luck truly exists, affirming each time with a resounding "No." This repetition challenges the conventional idea of luck as a negative force and invites the listener to consider a different perspective on life's challenges. The lyrics suggest a shift in mindset from seeing obstacles as bad luck to viewing them as temporary setbacks that can be overcome with resilience and determination.

The final verse addresses the listener directly, urging them to wake up from their metaphorical slumber and confront their fears and anxieties. The mention of "nightmares" that "Don't last" reinforces the message of hope and endurance in the face of difficulties. The repeated questioning of whether bad luck is real or not serves as a rallying cry for the listener to reclaim their agency and challenge the notion of being at the mercy of external forces. Overall, "Bad Luck" by Sylvia Rose Novak offers a message of empowerment and optimism in the face of life's uncertainties.

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Written by: Sylvia Rose Novak, Kelen J. Rylee

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