Lyrics
Well, my bad luck is falling
Expresses the narrator's current state of experiencing misfortune.
Falling down like rain
Describes the intensity of the bad luck, using the metaphor of rain falling.
Bad luck is falling
Reiterates the theme of bad luck falling, emphasizing its continuous and relentless nature.
Falling down like rain
Continues the metaphor of bad luck falling like rain.
No matter what I do
Expresses the narrator's frustration with the persistent bad luck despite their efforts to change it.
Seems like my luck won't never change
Highlights the perceived inability to alter the course of the narrator's luck.
I felt kinda lucky
Recalls a time when the narrator felt fortunate.
My luck was running slow
Indicates a slowdown in the narrator's good luck.
The last hand I caught four aces and the police broke down the door
Tells a story of a fortunate hand in a game of cards that was disrupted by the police.
I said, Lord
The narrator calls upon the Lord for guidance or assistance.
Lord, what can a poor boy do?
Expresses the narrator's sense of helplessness and seeking divine intervention.
Well, ain't it bad when you can't make no money
Comments on the difficulty of making money, with bad breaks seemingly inevitable.
Seems like all the bad breaks will come to you
Reinforces the idea that unfortunate events are bound to happen.
Yeah, I got home this morning
Describes the narrator returning home to an uneasy situation.
She was looking kinda funny
Highlights the peculiar behavior of the narrator's partner.
She said "Don't come in, daddy, daddy, unless you got some money"
Quotes the partner urging the narrator to bring money if entering.
And I said oh
Expresses the narrator's distress and calls upon the Lord for guidance.
Lord, what can a poor boy do?
Reiterates the narrator's sense of helplessness and seeking divine assistance.
Well, ain't it tough when you can't make no money
Reflects on the challenge of sustaining a relationship without financial stability.
Without your woman turning her back on you
Emphasizes the difficulty when a partner turns away due to financial struggles.
Yeah
Introduces exclamations expressing emotions like frustration or disbelief.
Oh, yeah
Continues with expressive interjections, indicating strong emotions.
All right
Additional expressive interjections to convey the intensity of emotions.
Well now, I asked my woman for some dinner
Shares an incident where the narrator asks for a meal from their partner.
She looked at me like a fool
Describes the partner's response, implying neglect or indifference.
She said, "I'm playing checkers, daddy and I think it's your turn to move"
Portrays the partner's dismissive attitude and engagement in a game rather than providing support.
I said, oh
Expresses the narrator's frustration and calls upon the Lord for guidance.
Lord, what can a poor boy do?
Reiterates the narrator's sense of helplessness and seeking divine assistance.
Yes, it's bad when you can't make no money
Repeats the theme of the challenges associated with financial instability and strained relationships.
And your woman turns her back on you
Concludes with the impact of financial difficulties on the relationship, with the partner turning away.
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