I Ain't Superstitious
Defying Fate: Rod Stewart's Resilience in a Superstitious World
Lyrics
Ain't superstitious,
Affirming a lack of belief in superstitions.
Black cat crossed my trail.
Noting that a black cat has crossed the speaker's path.
I ain't superstitious,
Reiterating a disbelief in superstitions.
But a black cat crossed my trail.
Emphasizing the occurrence of a black cat crossing the speaker's path.
Bad luck ain't got me so far,
Expressing that bad luck has not affected the speaker significantly so far.
And I won't let it stop me now.
Determined not to let bad luck hinder progress.
The dogs begin to bark,
Noting the reaction of dogs barking in the speaker's neighborhood.
All over my neighborhood.
Repeating the observation of dogs barking in the vicinity.
And that ain't all.
Indicating that there is more to the situation than just the barking dogs.
Dogs begin to bark,
Reiterating the dogs barking throughout the neighborhood.
All over my neighborhood.
Continuing the description of the widespread barking.
This is a mean old world to live in,
Characterizing the world as harsh and challenging.
And I can't face it all by myself, at all.
Expressing a sense of being overwhelmed and unable to face life alone.
And, dogs begin to bark,
Repeating the image of dogs barking in the neighborhood.
All over my neighborhood.
Continuing the portrayal of dogs reacting in the speaker's surroundings.
The dogs begin to bark,
Reiterating the theme of dogs barking throughout the neighborhood.
All over my neighborhood.
Emphasizing the widespread nature of the dog reactions.
I got a feelin' about the future,
Expressing a pessimistic feeling about the future.
And it ain't too good, I know that.
Acknowledging a negative anticipation of what lies ahead.
I know, I know, I know.
Repetition for emphasis, underlining the speaker's certainty.
Ain't superstitious,
Restating a lack of belief in superstitions.
But black cat crossed my trail,
Highlighting again the presence of a black cat in the speaker's path.
(I said it so many times before)
Repeating the previous line for emphasis.
Ain't superstitious,
Reiterating a disbelief in superstitions.
A black cat crossed my trail.
Emphasizing the occurrence of a black cat crossing the speaker's path.
Bad luck ain't got me so far,
Stating that bad luck has not significantly impacted the speaker.
And you know I ain't gonna let it stop me now.
Asserting determination not to let bad luck hinder progress.
Come on.
Encouraging forward movement despite challenges.
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