The song "Everything Happens To Me" by Julie London is a heartfelt and melancholic tune that reflects on a series of unfortunate events and bad luck experienced by the narrator. The lyrics convey a sense of resignation and acceptance of life's challenges. The narrator begins by expressing their frustration with constantly facing misfortunes, highlighted by their failed attempts at planning events and always getting rained on or facing complaints. They feel like they are constantly catching colds and missing opportunities, symbolizing a cycle of disappointment. The narrator humorously recounts how they never miss a thing, but it's always the wrong thing. They have been plagued by contagious diseases, and even when they think they have the upper hand in a situation (playing an ace), they are always outdone by their partner (always trumps). This showcases their consistent streak of bad luck and misfortune. In the chorus, the narrator reflects on how they believed someone could break their streak of bad luck, bringing an end to their despair. However, they realize that they cannot deceive themselves into thinking that someone else can solve their problems. This realization leads them to metaphorically mortgage their dreams and aspirations, signifying a forfeiture of hope and resignation to their unfortunate circumstances. The narrator continues to express their efforts in reaching out to someone, telegraphing, phoning, and even sending a special air mail message, but the response they receive is a goodbye, with additional postage due. This suggests a rejection or dismissal by the person the narrator had sought solace from, deepening their sense of disappointment. The song concludes with the narrator acknowledging that they have only fallen in love once, and it had to be with the person who brought them so much heartache and bad luck. The repetition of the phrase "everything happens to me" emphasizes their acceptance of their seemingly perpetual streak of unfortunate events. Overall, "Everything Happens To Me" explores the theme of bad luck and misfortune in a resigned and somewhat humorous manner. It reflects on the narrator's experiences with constant setbacks and their acceptance of the inevitability of these unfortunate circumstances.
