Lamentable Fortunes (JZ, MH, NV) 4:42
When I was seventeen I knew exactly what I wanted my life to be. I longed to be free of the family poverty
So I left my home. Packed my bags and headed out on to the lonely road
Fortunes to make, titles to take, so many things for me to own
I can’t believe it’s happening to me, I can’t believe it’s happening to me.
It’s my turn to win, my destiny
It’s happening to me, it’s happening to me, it’s happening to me. Ooh, etc.
Long ago I had a girl. I don’t know why but in her eyes I meant all the world
But I had to get away, love is fine I won’t deny, but it will not get the mortgage paid
So I let her go. Left her there crying by the side of the road
Putting her upon the shelf, giving her to someone else, leaving her with only this to moan
I can’t believe it’s happening to me, I can’t believe it’s happening to me.
Oh what have I done to make you leave?
It’s happening to me, it’s happening to me, it’s happening to me. Ooh, etc.
Mansion with towering walls, just one set of footsteps echoes in the empty halls
King of everything I see, in the kingdom only me. Money alone will not free, recall
Though I may have been born poor in these days I feel the poverty that much more
Never let them steer my way. Who needs people anyway? Hiding deep inside I slam the door
I can’t believe it’s happening to me, I can’t believe it’s happening to me.
All my money turned to misery
It’s happening to me, it’s happening to me, it’s happening to me. Ooh, etc.
JZ – Vocals, Piano, Synthesized Shakuhachi
MH – Bass, Drums, Stereotypical Asian-Sounding Percussion, Gong
NV – Vocals, 12-String Guitar
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Lyrics submitted by Coal.