Odds Are
Barenaked Ladies
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Struck by lightning, sounds pretty frightening But you know the chances are so small Stuck by a bee sting, nothing but a B-thing Better chance you’re gonna buy it at the mall But it’s a twenty-three four-to-one That you can fall in love by the end of this song So get up, get up Tell the bookie "put a bet up" Not a damn thing will go wrong The odds are that we will probably be alright Odds are we're gonna be alright, odds are we're gonna be alright tonight The odds are that we will probably be alright Odds are we're gonna be alright, odds are we're gonna be alright for another night Hit by the A-Train, crashed in an airplane I wouldn’t recommend either one Killed by a Great White or a meteorite I guess there ain’t no way to go that’s fun But somewhere in the world someone is gonna fall in love by the end of this song So get up, get up No it’s never gonna let up so you might as well sing along The odds are that we will probably be alright Odds are we're gonna be alright, odds are we're gonna be alright tonight The odds are that we will probably be alright Odds are we're gonna be alright, odds are we're gonna be alright for another night Sure things go wrong, but I’ll take my chances Odds are long, so why not play? Struck by lightning, sounds pretty frightening But you know the chances are so small Hit by the A-Train, crashed in an airplane Better chance you’re gonna buy it at the mall But it’s a twenty-three four-to-one That you can fall in love by the end of this song So get up, get up No I’m never gonna let up So you might as well sing along The odds are that we will probably be alright Odds are we're gonna be alright, odds are we're gonna be alright tonight The odds are that we will probably be alright Odds are we're gonna be alright, odds are we're gonna be alright tonight The odds are that we will probably be alright Odds are we're gonna be alright, odds are we're gonna be alright tonight The odds are that we will probably be alright Odds are we're gonna be alright, odds are we're gonna be alright for another night
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Written by: ED ROBERTSON, KEVIN GRIFFIN
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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8 facts about this song
Release Information"Odds Are" was released as a single in 2013. It was included in the "Grinning Streak" album, which is the Barenaked Ladies' 11th studio album.
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Chart PlacementAlthough the song didn't make it to the hot 100 Billboard charts, it topped at number 45 on the Billboard's Adult Top 40.
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Musical StyleBarenaked Ladies are known for their distinctive blend of pop, rock, and comedy in their songs. The single "Odds Are" follows this trend with its upbeat tempo and witty lyrics.
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Artists InvolvementThe lyrics and music of "Odds Are" were written by band members Ed Robertson, Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn and Tyler Stewart.
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CollaborationThe music video for "Odds Are" was produced in collaboration with the Texan production company Rooster Teeth. The video was a humorous take on news coverage during disasters.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was generally well-received by critics. One reviewer lauded its cheerful optimism and catchy rhythm, calling it "a prime example of the Barenaked Ladies' signature sound."
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Song Meaning"Odds Are" sends a positive message about overcoming life's challenges, expressing that despite the odds, things will likely turn out okay.
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InspirationWhile promoting the song on a TV show, Ed Robertson said that he got the inspiration for the title from looking at how odds work, how we interpret them, and how often we misconstrue them from a statistical point of view.
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