Odds Are

Barenaked Ladies

About Odds Are

"Odds Are" is a song by Canadian rock band Barenaked Ladies. It is the second single from their 2013 album, Grinning Streak. It was released as a promotional single on July 14, 2013. The song is also the theme song for the television show Working the Engels.


Year:
2014
3:05
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Struck by lightning, sounds pretty frightening
But you know the chances are so small
Stuck by a bee sting, nothing but a B-thing
Better chance you’re gonna buy it at the mall

But it’s a twenty-three four-to-one
That you can fall in love by the end of this song
So get up, get up
Tell the bookie "put a bet up"
Not a damn thing will go wrong

The odds are that we will probably be alright
Odds are we're gonna be alright, odds are we're gonna be alright tonight
The odds are that we will probably be alright
Odds are we're gonna be alright, odds are we're gonna be alright for another night

Hit by the A-Train, crashed in an airplane
I wouldn’t recommend either one
Killed by a Great White or a meteorite
I guess there ain’t no way to go that’s fun
But somewhere in the world someone is gonna fall in love by the end of this song
So get up, get up
No it’s never gonna let up so you might as well sing along

The odds are that we will probably be alright
Odds are we're gonna be alright, odds are we're gonna be alright tonight
The odds are that we will probably be alright
Odds are we're gonna be alright, odds are we're gonna be alright for another night

Sure things go wrong, but I’ll take my chances
Odds are long, so why not play?

Struck by lightning, sounds pretty frightening
But you know the chances are so small
Hit by the A-Train, crashed in an airplane
Better chance you’re gonna buy it at the mall

But it’s a twenty-three four-to-one
That you can fall in love by the end of this song
So get up, get up
No I’m never gonna let up
So you might as well sing along

The odds are that we will probably be alright
Odds are we're gonna be alright, odds are we're gonna be alright tonight
The odds are that we will probably be alright
Odds are we're gonna be alright, odds are we're gonna be alright tonight

The odds are that we will probably be alright
Odds are we're gonna be alright, odds are we're gonna be alright tonight
The odds are that we will probably be alright
Odds are we're gonna be alright, odds are we're gonna be alright for another night

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Barenaked Ladies

Barenaked Ladies (often abbreviated BNL or occasionally BnL) is a Canadian alternative rock band. The band is currently composed of Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn, Ed Robertson, and Tyler Stewart. Barenaked Ladies formed in 1988 in Scarborough, Ontario, then a suburban municipality outside the City of Toronto. They are best known for their hit singles, "One Week", "The Old Apartment", "Pinch Me", "If I Had $1000000", "Brian Wilson"; as well as the theme for the sitcom The Big Bang Theory. They have won multiple Juno Awards and have been nominated for Grammy Awards. They are also known for their light-hearted, comedic performance style. Their live shows are known for humorous banter between songs and improvised raps/songs, both of which are staples at virtually eve… more »

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Written by: ED ROBERTSON, KEVIN GRIFFIN

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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8 facts about this song

Release Information
"Odds Are" was released as a single in 2013. It was included in the "Grinning Streak" album, which is the Barenaked Ladies' 11th studio album.
Chart Placement
Although the song didn't make it to the hot 100 Billboard charts, it topped at number 45 on the Billboard's Adult Top 40.
Musical Style
Barenaked Ladies are known for their distinctive blend of pop, rock, and comedy in their songs. The single "Odds Are" follows this trend with its upbeat tempo and witty lyrics.
Artists Involvement
The lyrics and music of "Odds Are" were written by band members Ed Robertson, Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn and Tyler Stewart.
Collaboration
The music video for "Odds Are" was produced in collaboration with the Texan production company Rooster Teeth. The video was a humorous take on news coverage during disasters.
Critical Reception
The song was generally well-received by critics. One reviewer lauded its cheerful optimism and catchy rhythm, calling it "a prime example of the Barenaked Ladies' signature sound."
Song Meaning
"Odds Are" sends a positive message about overcoming life's challenges, expressing that despite the odds, things will likely turn out okay.
Inspiration
While promoting the song on a TV show, Ed Robertson said that he got the inspiration for the title from looking at how odds work, how we interpret them, and how often we misconstrue them from a statistical point of view.

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