Lucky Strike
berhana Lyrics
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Wondering where this life could go
Even my fortuneteller
Said that she'd rather me not know
Right now
Sunday morning
Wonder how hard it can get
Light my lucky cigarette
We were so lost
We're so lost
We were so lost
We're so lost
Bad news breaking
'Bout my cousin back at home
They said his lungs are blackened
Should have never let him smoke (smoke)
My dad screams murder
'Cause he'll never understand (never understand)
I'm not my brother's keeper
Keep his blood off of my hands (blood off of my hands)
We were so lost
We're so lost
We were so lost
We're so lost
Knocking at my door
She said she wanted more
Though you're not my type
I'll let you stay the night (night)
Knocking at my door
She said she wanted more
No I'm not your type
You're my Lucky Strike
The lyrics to "Lucky Strike" by Berhana express a sense of uncertainty and anxiety about the future, coupled with a desire to find something to hold onto in the face of impending hardship. The first verse finds the singer up past midnight, pondering the direction of their life, and even a fortuneteller is unable to provide answers. The chorus emphasizes the feeling of being lost, of not knowing where to turn or what to do.
The second verse brings a more specific concern to light: the singer's cousin's lungs have been damaged by smoking. The father's reaction is angry and accusatory, but the singer distances themselves from their brother's actions, refusing to bear the responsibility for his choices. The chorus once again highlights the feeling of being lost.
The final verse introduces a different kind of uncertainty -- a romantic one. But even as the singer is reluctant to let someone into their life, they find in this person a kind of refuge, a "lucky strike" that might provide some measure of stability and hope in uncertain times. Overall, the song is a poignant commentary on the search for meaning and direction in a world that can often feel chaotic and out of control.
Line by Line Meaning
Up past midnight
I'm awake late at night, thinking about where my life might go.
Wondering where this life could go
I'm uncertain about what the future holds for me and where I'm headed.
Even my fortuneteller
Even someone who claims to be able to predict the future can't tell me what's in store for me.
Said that she'd rather me not know
The fortuneteller thinks it's best if I don't know what the future holds.
Right now
At this moment.
Sunday morning
It's a Sunday morning.
Wonder how hard it can get
I'm wondering how difficult life can be.
Something bad is coming
I have a feeling that something bad is about to happen.
Light my lucky cigarette
I'm hoping that smoking my lucky cigarette will help me avoid the upcoming bad situation.
We were so lost
We were really confused and didn't know what to do.
Bad news breaking
I just received some bad news.
'Bout my cousin back at home
It's concerning my cousin who lives back home.
They said his lungs are blackened
They told me that his lungs have turned black due to smoking.
Should have never let him smoke (smoke)
It's regrettable that we allowed him to smoke which led to this health condition.
My dad screams murder
My dad is furious and expressing his anger in a violent way.
'Cause he'll never understand (never understand)
He's angry because he can't comprehend why someone would do something that would harm their health.
I'm not my brother's keeper
I can't be responsible for my brother's actions and their consequences.
Keep his blood off of my hands (blood off of my hands)
I don't want to be blamed for the poor choices my brother made that caused his health problems.
Knocking at my door
Someone is knocking at my door.
She said she wanted more
She's expressing that she wants more from me than just a brief encounter.
Though you're not my type
I don't think you and I are compatible in that way.
I'll let you stay the night (night)
Despite not being interested romantically, I agree to her request to stay over.
No I'm not your type
I'm telling her that I'm not interested in her romantically.
You're my Lucky Strike
However, I still consider her a 'lucky strike' because she was there for me when I needed someone to talk to or be with.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Amaine Berhane, David Brian Pimentel
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