{"id":32099,"date":"2024-02-07T13:47:03","date_gmt":"2024-02-07T13:47:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/idea.membrane.com\/songwriter\/?p=32099"},"modified":"2024-02-07T13:47:03","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T13:47:03","slug":"explain-how-lucky-is-lame","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/2024\/02\/07\/explain-how-lucky-is-lame\/","title":{"rendered":"Explain How Lucky is Lame"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>LYRICS<br \/>\nYou call yourself lucky<br \/>\nThough damage is plenty<br \/>\nI&#8217;m missing the lovely<br \/>\nObviously<br \/>\nHow do you explain<br \/>\nLucky is lame<br \/>\nIn pursuit of fortune and fame?<\/p>\n<p>You know it was risky<br \/>\nThe outcome was murky<br \/>\nI&#8217;m missing the lovely<br \/>\nObviously<br \/>\nHow do you explain<br \/>\nLucky is lame<br \/>\nIn pursuit of fortune and fame?<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;re begging for mercy<br \/>\nWhile killing our baby<br \/>\nI&#8217;m missing the lovely<br \/>\nObviously<br \/>\nHow do you explain<br \/>\nLucky is lame<br \/>\nIn pursuit of fortune and fame?<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s only Earth<br \/>\nTo give birth<br \/>\nLearn to learn<br \/>\nFor what it&#8217;s worth<br \/>\nOnly one Earth<br \/>\nTo give birth<br \/>\nLearn to learn<br \/>\nFor what it&#8217;s worth<br \/>\nOr in the end&#8230;<br \/>\nThe End<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/danielle.membrane.com\/Daniel-Brouse\/Rawhide-ous\/240206_0645-Explain-Lucky-is-Lame-Part-I.mp3\"> Explain-Lucky-is-Lame-Part-I.mp3<\/a> (unplugged to save energy)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/danielle.membrane.com\/Daniel-Brouse\/Check-Your-Temperature\/240206_0647-Explain-Lucky-is-Lame-Part-II.mp3\"> Explain-Lucky-is-Lame-Part-II.mp3<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/camelot.kingarthur.com\/Daniel-Brouse\/hyper-terrestrial\/Gobsmackingly-Bananas\/240206_0648-Explain-Lucky-is-Lame-Part-II-Instrumental.mp3\"> Explain-Lucky-is-Lame-Part-II-Instrumental.mp3<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/camelot.kingarthur.com\/Daniel-Brouse\/hyper-terrestrial\/Gobsmackingly-Bananas\/midi\/Explain-Lucky-is-Lame-LH-Casio-Wk-3500.MID\"> Explain-Lucky-is-Lame-LH-Casio-Wk-3500.MID<\/a> (Left Hand \/ also controlled Korg PS60)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/camelot.kingarthur.com\/Daniel-Brouse\/hyper-terrestrial\/Gobsmackingly-Bananas\/midi\/Explain-Lucky-is-Lame-RH-Yamaha-PSR-740.MID\"> Explain-Lucky-is-Lame-RH-Yamaha-PSR-740.MID<\/a> (Right Hand \/ also controlled microKorg and miniNOVA vocorder)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Chords: Em G A \/ C EM A C B7 Em \/ Em C \/ B7 Em; Part II @ 120 Beats Per Minute<br \/>\nInstrumentation: Vocals (TC-Helicon VOICELIVE and MiniNova Vocorder), Ibanez Acoustic Guitar (AW54CE), Ibanez Electric RG-270 (Boss Digital Delay), Fender Jazz Bass (Boss Digital Delay), Keyboards (Korg PS60, Casio WK-3500, Yamaha PSR-740, MiniNova, MicroKorg)<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT THE SONG<br \/>\nThe lyrics of &#8220;Explain How Lucky is Lame&#8221; convey a critical message about the current state of the world, particularly in relation to climate change and environmental degradation. The lyrics suggest a sense of urgency and concern about the choices humanity has made in pursuit of material wealth and fame, even as it takes a toll on the environment.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Critique of the Pursuit of Fortune and Fame:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The repetition of the question &#8220;How do you explain \/ Lucky is lame \/ In pursuit of fortune and fame?&#8221; suggests a critical stance towards the societal values that prioritize material success and recognition over more meaningful and sustainable aspects of life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Acknowledgment of Damage and Risk:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The lines &#8220;You call yourself lucky \/ Though damage is plenty&#8221; and &#8220;You know it was risky \/ The outcome was murky&#8221; highlight the acknowledgment of the environmental damage caused by human activities and the risks associated with pursuing unsustainable paths.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yearning for the Lovely:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The repeated mention of &#8220;missing the lovely&#8221; could imply a longing for a more harmonious and balanced relationship with nature. The use of &#8220;lovely&#8221; contrasts with the perceived emptiness or lack of fulfillment in the pursuit of fortune and fame.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Environmental Consequences:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The lines &#8220;You&#8217;re begging for mercy \/ While killing our baby&#8221; suggest a plea for mercy or forgiveness in the face of environmental destruction. The metaphorical use of &#8220;killing our baby&#8221; emphasizes the impact of human actions on the Earth, our shared home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limited Resources and Responsibility:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The lines &#8220;There&#8217;s only Earth \/ To give birth \/ Learn to learn \/ For what it&#8217;s worth&#8221; underscore the finite nature of Earth&#8217;s resources and the need for responsible stewardship. The repetition emphasizes the urgency of learning and taking action for the planet&#8217;s well-being.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reflection on Choices and Consequences:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The closing lines &#8220;Or in the end&#8230; \/ The End&#8221; leave the listener with a sense of contemplation about the potential consequences of our collective actions. It suggests that, if unsustainable practices persist, there may be a bleak outcome for the Earth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Overall, the lyrics appear to advocate for a reevaluation of societal values, a reconsideration of the environmental impact of human actions, and a call to prioritize sustainability and the well-being of the planet over the pursuit of material success. The choice of words and imagery suggests a sense of urgency and a desire for positive change in the face of the challenges posed by climate change.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/membrane.com\/global_warming\/Climate-Change-End-of-Times.html\">Climate Change: The End of Times<\/a> Brouse and Mukherjee (2023)<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/membrane.com\/global_warming\/\">A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment<\/a><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LYRICS You call yourself lucky Though damage is plenty I&#8217;m missing the lovely Obviously How do you explain Lucky is lame In pursuit of fortune and fame? You know it was risky The outcome was murky I&#8217;m missing the lovely Obviously How do you explain Lucky is lame In pursuit of fortune and fame? 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