This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Just don't forget
That it's dumb luck that got you here
Don't fool yourself
Misfortunes waiting for the best time to appear
To make it clear
That all the courage and the talent that you had
Was just in dreams
And when you wake up
You will beg to get it back
To get it back
You interest your friends
They will betray you
With the love that's blinding
And then at the end they may admit
That you were missing something
And no one remembers even one word that left your mouth
All the melodies were stolen
From songs by someone else
You're out of time
And inspiration filled with self-pity and fear
And all the dreams that haven't dried up
Are slowly drowning in your tears
In your tears
Just don't forget
That it's dumb luck that got you here
Don't fool yourself
Misfortunes waiting for the best time to appear
To make it clear
That all the courage and the talent that you have
Was just in dreams
And when you wake up
You will beg to get it back
To get it back
That it's dumb luck that got you here
Don't fool yourself
Misfortunes waiting for the best time to appear
To make it clear
That all the courage and the talent that you had
Was just in dreams
And when you wake up
You will beg to get it back
To get it back
You interest your friends
They will betray you
With the love that's blinding
And then at the end they may admit
That you were missing something
And no one remembers even one word that left your mouth
All the melodies were stolen
From songs by someone else
You're out of time
And inspiration filled with self-pity and fear
And all the dreams that haven't dried up
Are slowly drowning in your tears
In your tears
Just don't forget
That it's dumb luck that got you here
Don't fool yourself
Misfortunes waiting for the best time to appear
To make it clear
That all the courage and the talent that you have
Was just in dreams
And when you wake up
You will beg to get it back
To get it back
Lyrics submitted by atarashiihito, edited by FredWilson, IchigoAmu
Dumb Luck Lyrics as written by James Tamborello
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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Whenever I am working on music/photography/graphic design, this is pretty much what goes through my head. Thank you Dntel for giving my creative blocks a gorgeous soundtrack.
I know exactly how ya feel! This song's awesome, but yeah, it gets in your brain and ends up sounding more like your very disapproving inner-self has finally found its own tiny, winsome voice. and it's telling you, "you're not great", haha.
Amazing.
is it "you interest your friends" or "you cant trust your friends?"
i thought it was "you can't trust your friends"
ya it is...but besides that, great opener!
I think this song is about Jimmy's own success. After his previous success, he expects "the jig to be up" and people will realize that maybe he isn't that talented -- his songs aren't original and his lyrics aren't good. His friends tell him his new music is good and he thinks they are lying -- his success will come crashing down once everyone realizes his music isn't that good and his success will just be a memory, like a dream.
I think this song is about Jimmy's own success. After his previous success, he expects "the jig to be up" and people will realize that maybe he isn't that talented -- his songs aren't original and his lyrics aren't good. His friends tell him his new music is good and he thinks they are lying -- his success will come crashing down once everyone realizes his music isn't that good and his success will just be a memory, like a dream.
Anyone who's ever questioned their success will get this song- you're just waiting for the day when everyone finally wises up and realises you're not as pretty/smart/talented/etc as they thought. I can really relate.
I'm new to dntel. Is this Jimmy singing? I ask because all the other songs have credited guest vocals
Yes it is Jimmy singing.