Superstition
Unveiling the Power of Belief: Superstition's Grip
Lyrics
Very superstitious, writing on the wall
Warning about superstitions, suggesting ominous signs with "writing on the wall."
Very superstitious, ladders bout' to fall
Highlighting the fear of superstitions, particularly the superstition related to ladders.
Thirteen month old baby, broke the lookin' glass
Describing a negative event involving a thirteen-month-old baby breaking a mirror, symbolizing bad luck.
Seven years of bad luck, the good things in your past
Connecting the broken mirror to seven years of bad luck, contrasting with the good things in the past.
When you believe in things that you don't understand
Encouraging skepticism towards beliefs that lack understanding.
Then you suffer
Emphasizing the negative consequences of blindly following superstitions.
Superstition ain't the way
Rejecting superstition as a valid or helpful approach to life's challenges.
Very superstitious, wash your face and hands
Advising ritualistic actions, like washing face and hands, to ward off perceived problems.
Rid me of the problem, do all that you can
Urging to do everything possible to eliminate or solve problems.
Keep me in a daydream, keep me goin' strong
Desiring to stay in a positive, hopeful state of mind through daydreaming.
You don't wanna save me, sad is my song
Expressing a sense of despair or resignation, suggesting that no one wants to help.
When you believe in things that you don't understand
Reiterating the theme of skepticism towards unexplained beliefs.
Then you suffer
Emphasizing the negative consequences of blind belief, reinforcing the message of suffering.
Superstition ain't the way, yeh, yeh
Reaffirming the rejection of superstition as a guiding principle in life.
Very superstitious, nothin' more to say
Stating the redundancy of discussing or explaining superstitions.
Very superstitious, the devil's on his way
Warning about an impending negative force, possibly the devil, associated with superstitions.
Thirteen month old baby, broke the lookin' glass
Repeating the scenario of a thirteen-month-old baby breaking a mirror, reinforcing the theme of bad luck.
Seven years of bad luck, good things in your past
Reiterating the connection between a broken mirror and seven years of bad luck, contrasting with the good past.
When you believe in things that you don't understand
Encouraging skepticism towards unexplained beliefs, emphasizing the potential for suffering.
Then you suffer, superstition ain't the way, no, no, no
Concluding with a strong rejection of superstition as a way of life.
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