Superstition
Unraveling Mysteries: Superstition's Deeper Message Revealed
Lyrics
Very superstitious, writing on the wall
Belief in superstitions, indicated by writing on the wall.
Very superstitious, ladders bout' to fall
Continued emphasis on superstition, warning about potential danger with falling ladders.
Thirteen month old baby, broke the lookin' glass
An event involving a thirteen-month-old baby breaking a mirror, bringing bad luck.
Seven years of bad luck, the good things in your past
Consequence of breaking the mirror: seven years of bad luck contrasted with the good things in the past.
When you believe in things that you don't understand
Encouragement to avoid believing in things not understood, suggesting negative consequences.
Then you suffer
Result of believing in unexplained things is suffering.
Superstition ain't the way
Rejecting the idea that superstition is a valid approach or solution to life's challenges.
Very superstitious, wash your face and hands
Additional superstitious actions: washing face and hands to ward off problems.
Rid me of the problem, do all that you can
Seeking solutions to problems and asking for assistance to rid oneself of issues.
Keep me in a daydream, keep me goin' strong
Desire to remain in a positive, hopeful state of mind, avoiding negativity.
You don't wanna save me, sad is my song
Suggesting that saving the speaker may not be in the listener's interest, expressing a sense of melancholy.
When you believe in things that you don't understand
Reiteration of the consequences of believing in unexplained things leading to suffering.
Then you suffer
Reinforcing the idea that superstition is not a favorable path as it results in suffering.
Superstition ain't the way, yeh, yeh
Reaffirming the rejection of superstition as a way of navigating life.
Very superstitious, nothin' more to say
Further emphasizing the avoidance of superstition, suggesting there is nothing more to say on the matter.
Very superstitious, the devil's on his way
Warning about the imminent arrival of negative forces, possibly associated with superstition.
Thirteen month old baby, broke the lookin' glass
Repetition of the event involving the thirteen-month-old baby and the broken mirror.
Seven years of bad luck, good things in your past
Reiteration of the consequences of breaking the mirror, contrasting with past good experiences.
When you believe in things that you don't understand
Repeating the caution against believing in unexplained things due to the associated suffering.
Then you suffer, superstition ain't the way, no, no, no
Final emphasis on the rejection of superstition as a way of life.
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