Question
Can luck be manifested through listening to “good luck songs”?
Answer
Based on the empirical data and authoritative studies available, there is little direct evidence to suggest that luck can be manifested through listening to “good luck songs.” However, there are a number of related studies that might provide insight into the broader context of luck, music, and human perception. Here are summaries of four relevant studies:
- Figurative Language in Music: Nadeak (2023) investigated the use of figurative language in the album “Good Luck to You, Girl Scout!” by The Black Skirts. While this study doesn’t directly address the manifestation of luck through music, it explores the deeper meanings and emotions conveyed through songs, which could indirectly influence listeners’ perceptions and feelings, potentially affecting their sense of luck or fortune (Nadeak, 2023).
- Concept of Luck in Health: Michalek (2015) discusses the concept of luck in the context of health outcomes. Although not directly related to music, this study might provide insight into how people perceive luck in different aspects of life, including health, which could be extrapolated to other areas such as the influence of music (Michalek, 2015).
- Molecular Underpinning of “Good Luck”: Priori and Napolitano (2006) discuss the genetic and molecular basis of what might be perceived as “good luck” in the context of inherited arrhythmogenic diseases. This study provides a scientific perspective on the concept of luck, suggesting that what might be perceived as luck could actually be the result of complex genetic factors (Priori & Napolitano, 2006).
- Perception of Luck and Redistribution Preferences: Chanel and Paul (2022) explore how differences in perceived brute luck influence individual preferences for redistribution in favor of public policies related to health and the environment. This study is relevant as it delves into how perceptions of luck can influence attitudes and preferences, which could be extended to understand how music might affect perceptions of luck (Chanel & Paul, 2022).
References
- Nadeak, A.L. (2023) ‘Figurative Language in the Album “Good Luck to You, Girl Scout!” by The Black Skirts’, ELTR Journal, 7(2). doi: 10.37147/eltr.v7i2.173.
- Michalek, A. (2015) ‘Bad Luck, No Luck, Good Luck!’, Journal of Cancer Education, 30(2). doi: 10.1007/s13187-015-0817-0.
- Priori, S. and Napolitano, C. (2006) ‘Molecular underpinning of “good luck”‘, Circulation, 114(4). doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.106.643866.
- Chanel, O. and Paul, P. (2022) ‘Do differences in brute luck influence preferences for redistribution in favour of the environment and health?’, Palgrave Communications, 8(1). doi: 10.1057/s41599-022-01346-7.
While these studies provide various perspectives on luck and its influences, none directly address the manifestation of luck through listening to “good luck songs.” Further research would be needed to explore this specific question.