"Mr. Bad Luck" is a song originally released as "Look Over Yonder" by Jimi Hendrix. The lyrics depict a story of encountering misfortune and facing a series of challenging events. In the song, Hendrix sings about the "blues" personified as a character, representing bad luck or negative circumstances. The blues are described as wearing a blue armored coat, symbolizing their strength and power to bring trouble. The protagonist acknowledges their presence and the impact they have on their life, such as playing the wrong notes on their violin, metaphorically representing the challenges or obstacles faced. Hendrix further discusses how the blues or bad luck affect his life and happiness. He describes never having a happy day when the blues are around and how they even break his guitar strings, emphasizing the negative influence on his well-being and creative expression. The lyrics then shift to a specific scenario where Mr. Bad Luck is seen talking to the protagonist's partner, suggesting that he is causing problems in their relationship. The mention of finding a peace pipe on her implies that their peaceful and harmonious bond has been disrupted. As a result, she is being taken away, potentially indicating that their relationship is being destroyed by the interference of Mr. Bad Luck. The protagonist expresses resentment towards Mr. Bad Luck, referring to him as a devil and someone who beats them around or causes further hardship. The knocking on the door symbolizes the arrival of more trouble or challenges, resulting in the crumbling of their life, represented by their house tumbling down. As the song continues, the protagonist warns Mr. Bad Luck to stay away and not come closer, asserting their determination and resilience in the face of adversity. They suggest that if Mr. Bad Luck wants to avoid escalating conflicts, he should wait outside rather than provoking another war. Overall, "Mr. Bad Luck" portrays a narrative of encountering bad luck, misfortune, and adversity, both in personal relationships and in life in general. It reflects the struggles and challenges faced by the protagonist and their resilience in trying to overcome them.
