Good Fortune

Wishes of Good Fortune: Todd Snider's Musical Tale of Positivity
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Lyrics

May some good fortune come to you

Wishing for positive outcomes and luck for the listener.

May some good fortune come to you

Repeating the wish for good fortune, emphasizing the sincerity or intensity of the wish.

May some good fortune come to you

Continuing the expression of a desire for positive circumstances and luck.


Shes always thinking up something when I'm feeling down

Describing someone (possibly the singer's partner) who is supportive and uplifting during difficult times.

She knows just what to say to pull me through

Highlighting the person's ability to say things that provide emotional support and help the singer overcome challenges.

Looking like Booker T and the MG's sound

Comparing the person's appearance to the sound of Booker T and the MG's, possibly suggesting a cool and soulful demeanor.

There ain't nothing my girl cant do

Expressing admiration for the capabilities of the singer's significant other, implying there's nothing she cannot handle.


Not to change the subject but have you seen my shoes

Introducing a shift in topic, mentioning misplaced shoes as a casual and light-hearted diversion.

I think I left them here the last time I played

Hinting at a forgetful or absent-minded nature, possibly due to the distractions of life on the road.

Sometimes I feel like all I ever get to do is lose

Reflecting on moments of perceived failure or disappointment, where the singer feels like all he does is lose.

Sometimes I feel like I've got it made

Contrasting the previous line, expressing a sense of achievement or contentment at times.


May some good fortune come to you

Reiterating the wish for good fortune, maintaining a positive and hopeful tone.

May some good fortune come to you

Repeating the desire for positive outcomes, underscoring the importance of good fortune.

May some good fortune come to you

Continuing the expression of the wish for luck and positive circumstances.


People say that life is precious

Introducing a reflection on the preciousness of life and the need to make the most of it.

And you have make to make the most of it

Stating a common belief about the value of life and the importance of seizing opportunities.

But nobody's proven either thing

Questioning the certainty of these beliefs, suggesting ambiguity or doubt.

When you stand back and look at the long and the short of it

Summarizing the uncertainties of life, implying that singing is a natural response to such uncertainties.

What else is there to do but sing

Highlighting singing as a positive and constructive way to cope with the uncertainties of life.


May some good fortune come to you

Repeating the wish for good fortune, emphasizing the ongoing hope for positive outcomes.

May some good fortune come to you

Expressing a continued desire for luck and positive circumstances for the listener.

May some good fortune come to you

Reiterating the hope for good fortune, maintaining a consistent positive theme.


Do you think that there's a kid in this whole entire town

Raising a question about the aspirations and dreams of a child in the town, possibly contemplating societal expectations.

Dreaming of being a bum

Suggesting the possibility of someone aspiring to be unconventional or deviating from societal norms.

I didn't think you did but we both know how

Expressing doubt about the listener's agreement with the previous idea, acknowledging the uncertainty of such aspirations.

That is exactly what some will become

Anticipating the unfortunate reality that some individuals may end up as societal outliers, like being a "bum."


Enough about me lets talk about you for a minute

Shifting the focus from the singer to the listener, inviting a brief discussion about the listener's life.

OK maybe that's long enough

Jokingly suggesting that talking about the listener might be a lengthy endeavor.

But getting back to me

Returning to the singer's perspective and his personal preferences.

My all time favorite movie

Introducing the singer's favorite movie and setting the stage for a humorous narrative.

Is that one where those two cops

Beginning to describe the plot of the favorite movie, involving two initially incompatible cops.

Who at first cant stand each other

Continuing the description, highlighting the tension between the two cops.

Later under pressure

Describing the turning point where the cops, under pressure, learn to work together.

Learn to work together

Emphasizing the positive transformation of their relationship into great partnership and friendship.

Become great partners even better friends

Continuing the positive narrative of the movie, suggesting a happy ending.

Then that one says something funny and the movie ends

Concluding the movie narrative with a humorous touch, possibly suggesting the simplicity of resolution in movies.

May some

Beginning the repetition of the wish for good fortune.

Good fortune come to you

Concluding the song with the final wish for good fortune.

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