Mr. Bad Luck
Battling Blues and Broken Strings: Jimi's Encounter with Mr. Bad Luck
Lyrics
Look over yonder here come the blues
Observing the arrival of sorrow or troubles
The thirteenth of any time, powered by fools
Suggesting that misfortune often arises unexpectedly, driven by foolish actions
I can see 'em comin'
Anticipating the approach of difficulties
Wearing a blue armoured coat
Describing the impending challenges with a metaphorical "blue armoured coat"
You're sittin' here with your violins
Portraying a person surrounded by instruments, possibly symbolizing a musical or artistic environment
Hittin' wrong notes
Highlighting mistakes or discord in the creative process, represented by "hittin' wrong notes"
Look over yonder, he's comin' my way
Noticing the arrival of the troubles or a negative influence
When he's around, I never have a happy day
Expressing that the presence of this influence brings unhappiness
(you even bust my guitar strings)
Commenting on the negative impact, even affecting personal possessions like guitar strings
Look over yonder, look over yonder, look over yonder etc.
Repeating the observation of approaching difficulties
Look over yonder
Reiterating the need to look out for impending troubles
Well, he's talkin' to my baby
Describing an interaction between the negative force and the speaker's loved one
They found my peace pipe on her
Referring to the discovery of something significant (peace pipe) with possible negative consequences
Now they're draggin' her away
Describing the consequences of the discovery, with the loved one being taken away
Lord knows we don't need a devil like him beatin' us around
Expressing the undesirability of being mistreated by a harmful force
Well, he's knockin' on my door
Stating that the negative force is approaching the speaker's personal space
How my house is tumblin' down
Describing the destructive impact of the negative force on the speaker's home
Now don't you come no closer
Warning the negative force to stay away
The path is keepin' me bolder
Indicating that the speaker is resolute and unyielding
Wait by my door baby
Advising the loved one to wait patiently to avoid conflict
Unless you want to start another war
Suggesting that approaching the speaker's space may lead to confrontation
Look over yonder, hey
Repeating the need to be vigilant and observe potential threats
Look over yonder
Reiterating the theme of being watchful and alert
Look over yonder
Continuing the emphasis on staying vigilant
Look over yonder
Repeating the call to be observant and aware of surrounding challenges
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