Oakland’s multi-generational rock band Don’t Tell John returns with “Hard Luck”, a bluesy, grunge-infused song that dives straight into the heart of addiction and struggle.
Veronica Larkin’s powerhouse vocals cut through the heavy instrumentation, delivering chilling lines like “It’s not the right thing, the monster’s frightening / But it’s easier than fighting from the future.”
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The song captures the tug-of-war between self-destruction and the fight for control, with lyrics that reveal a personal battle: “The monster knows how to get her own way / Won’t come and give her time and space.”
Built on gritty guitars, pounding drums, and raw emotional weight, “Hard Luck” reflects Don’t Tell John’s unique blend of 90s grunge nostalgia and modern blues-rock storytelling.
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As Veronica hauntingly asks “But why must you play it again?” listeners are pulled into the endless cycle of temptation and regret. It’s easily their most intense and resonant track yet.
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