The song "Wrote For Luck" by Happy Mondays, released in 1988, is a track that combines elements of alternative rock, indie rock, and Madchester (a genre popular in Manchester during that time). The lyrics of the song can be interpreted in different ways, but an overarching theme seems to revolve around disillusionment and disappointment in relationships, as well as the realization of one's own limitations and personal flaws. The opening lines, "I wrote for luck, they sent me you. I sent for juice, you give me poison," illustrate a sense of frustration and letdown. The protagonist had hoped for something positive, but instead, they receive something negative or harmful. This could represent the disappointments experienced in love or relationships. The subsequent lines, "You're trying so hard is there anything else you can do? Well, not much - I've not been trained," suggest that the protagonist feels as though the other person is making an effort, but they are limited in their abilities. It could reflect a sense of being unprepared or inexperienced in dealing with love and its complexities. The lyrics, "And you were wet, but you're getting dryer. You used to speak the truth, but now you're clever," imply a change in the other person's behavior. They may have initially shown vulnerability (being wet) but have become more guarded or closed off (getting dryer). The phrase "you used to speak the truth, but now you're clever" indicates a shift from being honest and open to being deceitful or manipulative. The lines, "And when it's hot, you start to melt 'Cause you're not made a king, you're made of chocolate. And when it's cold, you tend to crack, And keep on piling out, not pulling back," use metaphorical language to describe the other person's fragility. Just like chocolate melting in heat or cracking in cold, they struggle to withstand challenging situations and tend to react impulsively without considering the consequences. Overall, "Wrote For Luck" appears to convey a sense of disappointment in relationships, observing the flaws and changes in the other person while also acknowledging one's own limitations. It captures the bittersweet and sometimes disillusioning aspects of love and human connections.
