Superstition
Unraveling the Grip of Superstition: Understanding Beliefs Beyond Reason
Lyrics
Very superstitious, writing on the wall
Caution against superstition; warning about interpreting signs or omens
Very superstitious, ladders bout' to fall
Concern about potential misfortune, possibly related to superstitions like avoiding walking under ladders
Thirteen month old baby, broke the lookin' glass
Reference to a superstition involving breaking a mirror and the resulting bad luck
Seven years of bad luck, the good things in your past
Consequence of seven years of bad luck due to breaking the mirror contrasted with past good experiences
When you believe in things that you don't understand
Caution against believing in things one doesn't understand, suggesting potential negative consequences
Then you suffer
Expression of the suffering that may result from believing in the unknown
Superstition ain't the way
Rejecting the idea that superstition is a valid or helpful way to navigate life
Very superstitious, wash your face and hands
Another superstition, emphasizing the ritualistic nature of trying to avoid problems
Rid me of the problem, do all that you can
Seeking solutions to problems through superstitious actions
Keep me in a daydream, keep me goin' strong
Desire to stay in a positive, dreamlike state and maintain strength
You don't wanna save me, sad is my song
Expressing a sense of despair and the idea that no one wants to help or save the speaker
When you believe in things that you don't understand
Reiteration of the warning against believing in things without understanding
Then you suffer
Reiteration of the idea that suffering results from blindly believing in the unknown
Superstition ain't the way, yeh, yeh
Reaffirmation that superstition is not a beneficial or wise way to live
Very superstitious, nothin' more to say
Emphasizing the futility of superstition by suggesting there is nothing more to say about it
Very superstitious, the devil's on his way
Warning of impending danger or negativity, possibly associated with superstitions
Thirteen month old baby, broke the lookin' glass
Repetition of the earlier reference to a thirteen-month-old breaking a mirror
Seven years of bad luck, good things in your past
Reiteration of the consequences of seven years of bad luck and contrast with past positive experiences
When you believe in things that you don't understand
Final warning against believing in things that are not understood
Then you suffer, superstition ain't the way, no, no, no
Reiteration that suffering is the result of following superstitions
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