Out of Bad Luck
Rising from Despair: Out of Bad Luck by Walter Trout Unveils a Journey of Resilience
Lyrics
I've been down so long
I've experienced a prolonged period of difficulty or misfortune.
But I'm on my way up again
I am in the process of overcoming my challenges and improving my situation.
I've been down so long
Reiteration of a past extended period of hardship.
But I'm on my way up again
Reassurance that I am making progress and moving towards better circumstances.
When I reach the top now, baby
Anticipating reaching a successful position or achievement.
You won't be my friend
Warning that when I achieve success, you (referring to someone) won't support or be my friend.
I gave you all my money
I gave you all my money and possessions, including a Cadillac.
Cadillac and everything, everything
Emphasis on the extent of the material and financial sacrifices made for you.
I gave you all my money
Repetition of giving everything, underscoring the magnitude of the sacrifice.
Cadillac and everything
Reiterating the significant material sacrifices made, expressing a sense of loss.
But you've gone and left me
Expressing the emotional pain of being abandoned by the person to whom everything was given.
You left me for another man, yes you did
Confirmation that the person left for someone else, emphasizing the betrayal.
I been walking from town to town
Describing a period of aimless wandering from place to place.
I had no food to eat
Highlighting the struggle of not having enough food to eat.
I was wearing lousy clothes
Describing a period of wearing poor-quality or inadequate clothing.
No shoes upon my feet
Emphasizing the lack of basic necessities, such as shoes.
I've been down so long
Reiteration of the prolonged period of adversity.
But I'm on my way up again
Assurance that despite the challenges, I am making progress and improving.
When I reach the top, baby
Anticipating achieving success and implying a change in the dynamics of the relationship.
You won't be my friend no no no, you won't
Asserting that when success comes, you won't be supportive or friendly.
I've been down so long
Reiteration of the extended period of difficulty.
But I'm on my way back up again
Emphasizing the ongoing process of overcoming challenges and moving upward.
Oh yeah, I've been down so long
Confirmation of the past struggles but with a focus on the journey towards improvement.
But I'm on my way back up again
Reiteration of the positive trajectory towards improvement.
When I reach the top this time, baby
Anticipating a successful outcome, but with a warning that support won't be reciprocated.
You won't be my friend
Reiterating the potential lack of friendship when success is achieved.
You won't be my friend
Confirming that friendship won't be extended when success is reached.
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