Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: groove
Song Meaning of “Misfortune Teller” by DOWN
This song is an exploration of the idea of fear, insecurity, and uncertainty over the future. The speaker is afraid of what life may bring, and as a result has found himself a so-called ‘Misfortune Teller’, who tells him of the potential for bad things that may come. The speaker is warned that life “just might be more than he can take” as he contemplates his fate, and that he “must be careful not to turn around and face his fears, as he won’t know what he’ll find”.
The chorus of the song is where the speaker realizes the futility of worrying about what the future may hold and decides to live in the present. He tells himself to stop fretting about what may be and to enjoy the time that he has now, as “the future never promised anyone a thing.” The speaker finds comfort in the idea that, regardless of his fears, “he can’t relive yesterday, and tomorrow is a mystery.”
The song’s message is that life is full of uncertainty, and although we can plan and prepare for the future, there is no guarantee that it will turn out the way we hope it will. We must learn to accept this and make the most out of the present, before time runs out.