Bad Luck
Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes
Struggling with Bad Luck? Become a better singer in 30 days with these videos!
Uh Woo Well, well Look down-hearted and confused Because lately you've been startin' to lose Losin' out on everything you might try to do Bad luck's there, it's got a hold on you Don't send you money, 'bout to lose your home Done lost your woman and everything's wrong Love always plainly states that chances go around But if you want to know the truth about it and tell you what's pullin' you down, yeah (You got) Bad luck That's what you got, that's what you got (Yes, uh) Bad luck That's what you got, that's what you got Bad luck That's what you got, that's what you got (You got) Bad luck, bad luck (Bad) Played a number 'cause that number's hot But the bookers gets you for every cent you've got Walk around in a daze with the richer pockets bare Got to see your woman and she ain't even there Don't seem to give a whiz about it and all your trapped in time The more I think about it, I think you're bout to lose your mind Some people call it jinxed, some say it ain't my day, huh But if you want to know the truth about it and tell you what's pullin' you way down Bad luck That's what you got, that's what you got (Yes, uh) Bad luck That's what you got, that's what you got (You got) Bad luck That's what you got, that's what you got (You got) Bad luck, bad luck (Bad, bad, bad, bad, bad, bad) One long week Ooh, huh Yeah, yeah One more thing Love always plainly states that chances go around But if you want to know the truth about it and tell you what's pullin' you down Down, down, down, down, down Bad luck (Yes, uh) That's what you got, that's what you got (You got) Bad luck (Oh yeah) That's what you got, that's what you got (You got) Bad luck That's what you got, that's what you got (You got) Bad luck, bad luck, bad luck, bad luck Bad luck That's what you got, that's what you got Bad luck That's what you got, that's what you got Bad luck That's what you got, that's what you got Bad luck, bad luck, bad luck, bad luck Bad luck That's what you got, that's what you got Bad luck That's what you got, that's what you got Bad luck That's what you got, that's what you got Bad luck, bad luck, bad luck, bad luck (I can't get away from this bad luck) Huh Bad luck Bad, bad I want to get away but I can't keep myself Cause I got bad luck Huh, bad luck, y'all Children sing with me, "Bad luck" Everybody's got bad luck, bad luck, bad luck Bad luck That's what you got, that's what you got Bad luck That's what you got, that's what you got Bad luck That's what you got, that's what you got Bad luck, bad luck, bad luck, bad luck Bad luck That's what you got, that's what you got (Mmm, mmm) Bad luck That's what you got, that's what you got Bad luck That's what you got, that's what you got (Hey) Bad luck (Yeah), bad luck, bad luck (Come on), bad luck (Come on) Ga-ga, woo People in the world out there I know none-a y'all satisfied, satisfied The way crisis has been goin' on, oh, babe I better say I'm just mad about mornin' paper, yeah They cut down on smokin'[Cut down on smokin'] We have to cut down on dreamin'[Cut down on dreamin'] Cause early one morning I got me a paper, huh I sat down on my living room floor Opened it up [Opened it up], opened it up [Opened it up] Guess, what I saw, huh? Saw the President of the United States, huh The man said he was gonna give it up He's giving us high hopes But he still turned around and left all us poor folks behind They say they got another man to take his place But I don't think they need to satisfy the human race Bad luck, huh Bad luck, bad luck, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey The only the thing that I got that I can hold on Is my God, huh, my God, huh Jesus be with me, Jesus Give me good luck, huh, good luck Help me Jesus, huh Everybody needs
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
2 fans
Written by: GENE MCFADDEN, JOHN WHITEHEAD, VICTOR CARSTARPHEN
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
9 facts about this song
Song's Origins"Bad Luck" is a popular song written and produced by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff in 1975. It was performed by renowned American R&B/Soul band Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes.
|
RidershipThe song featured Teddy Pendergrass as the lead singer. Pendergrass was the band's lead vocalist during the majority of the group's most successful period.
|
Chart Performance"Bad Luck" reached No. 4 on Billboard's R&B singles chart and No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of their most commercially successful songs.
|
Album SuccessThe song was included in their studio album titled “Wake Up Everybody” which was also a huge success, topping both the pop and R&B album charts in the United States.
|
Track Length"Bad Luck" is characterized by its extended length, with the full album version running just over six minutes. It showcases a rich blend of soulful lead vocals, smooth harmonies, and driving funk instrumentation.
|
Influence on Other ArtistsFollowing its release, "Bad Luck" has been covered by various artists and has been sampled in several songs, reflecting its influence on the world of R&B and soul music.
|
Use in Pop CultureThe song was popular in the '70s disco scene and has made multiple appearances in movies and TV shows, contributing to its widespread recognition and enduring popularity.
|
Song Theme"Bad Luck" talks about the challenging economic and social conditions faced by many African-Americans during the 1970s, and is a powerful critique of systemic inequality.
|
Band DisintegrationDespite the success of the song and the album, "Bad Luck" was one of the last big hits by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes with Teddy Pendergrass, who left the band in 1976 to pursue a solo career.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Bad Luck Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 18 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/678785/Harold+Melvin+%26+the+Blue+Notes/Bad+Luck>.
Powered by CITE.ME
Discuss the Bad Luck Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In