Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: ska
Song Meaning of “Unlucky Bastard” by Voodoo Glow Skulls
“Unlucky Bastard” by Voodoo Glow Skulls is a brutal, honest assessment of a person’s troubles in life. He’s seen as a misfit, never making the right choices and paying the price for it. The narrator pleads with the protagonist, trying to find the courage to make the right decisions and leave his “hard luck trajectory” behind. He acknowledges that the choices will be difficult, but that the person can’t accept being a victim anymore. Despite feeling overwhelmed, the narrator offers to stand by this man for as long as it takes him to find the strength to be the master of his own destiny.
The song cautions against accepting the status quo and encourages the listener to strive after a life of freedom. The protagonist is reminded that no matter how much darkness surrounds him or how unlucky he may be, he can be redeemed if he only finds he courage to face his problems and make the right choices.