Superstition
Unlocking Fate: Superstition's Grip on Life
Lyrics
Very superstitious, writing on the wall
Cautioning against belief in superstitions, suggesting that relying on mystical signs may not be wise.
Very superstitious, ladders bout' to fall
Highlighting the danger of superstitions, using the image of a falling ladder to symbolize potential misfortune.
Thirteen month old baby, broke the lookin' glass
Describing a superstition-related incident involving a baby breaking a mirror, traditionally seen as bringing bad luck.
Seven years of bad luck, the good things in your past
Connecting the broken mirror to seven years of bad luck, contrasting with the positive experiences from the past.
When you believe in things that you don't understand
Advising against belief in things that lack understanding, suggesting potential negative consequences.
Then you suffer
Emphasizing the consequences of blind belief – suffering may result from embracing unexplained concepts.
Superstition ain't the way
Asserting that superstition is not a reliable or desirable path to follow.
Very superstitious, wash your face and hands
Continuing the theme of caution, recommending actions like washing face and hands to counteract superstitions.
Rid me of the problem, do all that you can
Encouraging efforts to rid oneself of problems rather than relying on superstitions.
Keep me in a daydream, keep me goin' strong
Expressing a desire to remain in a positive, dream-like state, resisting the negative impact of superstitions.
You don't wanna save me, sad is my song
Indicating a plea for help, implying that superstitions can contribute to a sense of sadness.
When you believe in things that you don't understand
Reiterating the warning about believing in incomprehensible things and the subsequent suffering that may result.
Then you suffer
Re-emphasizing the idea that suffering is a consequence of believing in unexplained phenomena.
Superstition ain't the way, yeh, yeh
Reaffirming that superstition is not a recommended or effective approach to life.
Very superstitious, nothin' more to say
Repeating the notion that superstition is futile, suggesting there's nothing more to say about it.
Very superstitious, the devil's on his way
Warning about impending negative consequences, personifying it as the devil being on the way.
Thirteen month old baby, broke the lookin' glass
Recalling the broken mirror incident, reinforcing the idea of superstitions leading to bad luck.
Seven years of bad luck, good things in your past
Reiterating the contrast between bad luck from superstitions and the positive experiences from the past.
When you believe in things that you don't understand
Repeating the caution against believing in incomprehensible things and the resulting suffering.
Then you suffer, superstition ain't the way, no, no, no
Concluding that superstition is not the recommended or beneficial way to navigate life.
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