Everything Happens to Me
Tales of Misfortune: Life's Persistent Irony
Lyrics
Black cats creep across my path
Superstition is hinted as the speaker mentions black cats crossing their path, a sign of bad luck.
Until I'm almost mad
The accumulation of unfortunate events is affecting the speaker's mental state, driving them close to madness.
I must have 'roused the devil's wrath
The speaker believes their misfortune may have angered the devil, suggesting a sense of helplessness.
Cause all my luck is bad
The speaker reflects on consistently experiencing bad luck, reinforcing a negative pattern in their life.
I make a date for golf and you can bet your life it rains
Plans made by the speaker are thwarted by external factors, such as rain ruining a golf outing.
I try to give a party and the guy upstairs complains
Efforts to celebrate or enjoy life are disrupted by complaints from those around the speaker.
I guess I'll go through life
The speaker resigns themselves to a life filled with difficulties.
Just catchin' colds and missin' trains
Everyday troubles like catching colds and missing trains become a routine for the speaker.
Everything happens to me
Expressing a sentiment that misfortune is a constant in the speaker's life.
I never miss a thing
The speaker sarcastically claims never to miss any unfortunate event, highlighting the pervasive nature of their bad luck.
I've had the measles and the mumps
Listing past illnesses, emphasizing the speaker's history of enduring hardships.
And every time I play an ace
In card games, the speaker consistently faces unfavorable outcomes despite playing strong cards.
My partner always trumps
Continuing the theme of unfortunate outcomes, even when the speaker has an advantage, it is negated.
Guess I'm just a fool who never looks before he jumps
The speaker reflects on their impulsivity, often jumping into situations without considering the consequences.
Everything happens to me
Reiterating the theme that everything, especially misfortune, happens to the speaker.
At first my heart thought you could break this jinx for me
Initially hopeful that love could break the pattern of misfortune, but it proves otherwise.
That love would turn the trick to end despair
The speaker had hoped that love could bring an end to their despair, but it doesn't happen.
But know I just can't fool this head that thinks for me
Despite the initial hope, the speaker realizes that their emotions cannot override their rational thinking.
I've mortgaged all my castles in the air
Metaphorically, the speaker has invested heavily in dreams and hopes that are now lost or unattainable.
I've telegraphed and phoned
The speaker attempted various forms of communication, but all efforts were in vain.
I send an "Airmail Special" too
Even an extravagant gesture like an "Airmail Special" did not receive a positive response.
Your answer was "Goodbye"
The reply to the speaker's communication was a definitive "Goodbye," indicating a painful rejection.
And there was even postage due
There was even an additional cost associated with the rejection, adding insult to injury.
I fell in love just once
The speaker experienced love only once, and it was with the person who brought them so much misfortune.
And then it had to be with you
Reflecting on the inevitability of falling in love with someone who would add to the speaker's troubles.
Everything happens to me
Reaffirming the overarching theme that everything, including love, happens to the speaker in a negative way.
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