Born Under a Bad Sign
Navigating Life's Rough Tides: Born Under a Bad Sign
Lyrics
One, two
Expressing the beginning of a count or sequence.
Born under a bad sign
Feeling fated to experience misfortune throughout life.
I been down since I begin to crawl
Struggling and facing difficulties since the early stages of life.
If it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all
Attributing all luck to bad luck, emphasizing a lack of positive fortune.
Hard luck and trouble is my only friend
Stating that hardship and problems are constant companions.
I been on my own ever since I was ten
Being independent and facing challenges alone since childhood.
Born under a bad sign
Reiteration of the theme of being born under an unfortunate sign.
I been down since I begin to crawl
Reiterating the ongoing struggles since the early years.
If it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all
Reemphasizing the central idea that luck has been consistently bad.
I can't read, haven't learned how to write
Highlighting a lack of education and literacy.
My whole life has been one big fight
Describing life as a continuous and challenging battle.
Born under a bad sign
Reaffirming the theme of being born under an unfortunate sign.
I been down since I begin to crawl
Echoing the persistent struggles from the beginning of life.
If it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all
Restating the belief that luck has consistently been unfavorable.
I ain't lyin'
Asserting the truthfulness of the previous statements.
If it wasn't for bad luck I wouldn't have no kind-a luck
Speculating on the type of luck that would exist without bad luck.
If it wasn't for real bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all
Emphasizing that real bad luck has been a pervasive aspect of life.
Wine and women is all I crave
Expressing a desire or preference for the pleasures of wine and women.
A big legged woman is gonna carry me to my grave
Anticipating that a particular type of woman will be with the speaker until death.
Born under a bad sign
Reiterating the theme of being born under an unfortunate sign.
I been down since I begin to crawl
Reaffirming the ongoing struggles and challenges.
If it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all
Reiterating the belief that luck has consistently been unfavorable.
Yeah, my bad luck boy
Acknowledging a history of bad luck.
Been havin' bad luck all of my days, yes
Summarizing a lifetime filled with persistent misfortune.
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