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The Lucky One Lyrics
You're the lucky one, so I've been told
As free as the wind, blowin' down the road
Loved by many, hated by none
I'd say you were lucky, 'cause I know what you've done
Not a care in the world, not a worry in sight
Everything's gonna' be alright, 'Cause you're the lucky one
You're the lucky one, always havin' fun
A jack-of-all-trades, a master of none
You look at the world with a smilin' eye
And laugh at the Devil as his train rolls by
Give you a song and a one-night-stand
You'll be lookin' at a happy man, 'cause you're the lucky one
Well you're blessed, I guess
By never knowin' which road you're choosin'
To you the next best thing to playin' and winnin' is playin' and losin'
You're the lucky one, I know that now
Don't ask you why, when, where or how
You look at the world through your smilin' eye
And laugh at the Devil as his train rolls by
Give you a song and a one-night-stand
And you'll be lookin' at a happy man, 'Cause you're the lucky one
Well you're blessed, I guess
By never knowin' which road you're choosin'
To you the next best thing to playin' and winnin' is playin' and losin'
You're the lucky one, I know that now
Don't ask you why, when, where or how
No mattter where you're at, that's where you'll be
You can bet your love won't follow me
Just give you a song and a one-night-stand
You'll be lookin' at a happy man, 'cause you're the lucky one
The song is meant to be ironic. She does not really believe the person she is singing about is lucky. She is talking about a shallow life devoid of real love that drifts from song to song, one night stand to one night stand. "Well you're blessed, I guess" Behind the irony she is saying the person is cursed by their emotional immaturity and inability to love another.
I actually didnt think of that...thats actually really good.. I think carrying on from your point: that he thinks he is perfect? and actually nobody likes him? And in some ways she is actually taking the piss? I dont know what do you think?
I actually didnt think of that...thats actually really good.. I think carrying on from your point: that he thinks he is perfect? and actually nobody likes him? And in some ways she is actually taking the piss? I dont know what do you think?
Best explanation yet! It's seems that she may at one time fell for this person and is crushed for her impulsiveness. My two cents :)
Best explanation yet! It's seems that she may at one time fell for this person and is crushed for her impulsiveness. My two cents :)
@Roghozin This is borne out, I think, by the video. The "lucky one" is seen on the outside of many relationships, flirting with women with some success. But he seems a little sad, and Alison herself turns him down when he smiles at her.
@Roghozin This is borne out, I think, by the video. The "lucky one" is seen on the outside of many relationships, flirting with women with some success. But he seems a little sad, and Alison herself turns him down when he smiles at her.
This song is about the sadness, or perhaps jealousy, that a conservative person may feel by observing a 'free spirit'. Also, it's about the person knowing the free spirit will never be in their life very long because of his restlessness.
I think this song is about people who leave and she's the one who was left. I'm a wildland firefighter so during the summer i'm always leaving to go to fires unexpectedly. It is always a lot harder on the people who stay in their normal lives, I'm lucky because I'm seeing exciting new stuff and so think about it less. That's what I think this song is about. The person who leaves is lucky because he doesn't think about leaving, he just goes.
@amm4sf I just lost a loved one who is a huge Alison krauss fan, and there's part of me that feels he's the lucky one because he's free and I am still here, hoping someday to see him again. The sweet melancholy and the song just tears me up. I think your take is the one that works for me.
@amm4sf I just lost a loved one who is a huge Alison krauss fan, and there's part of me that feels he's the lucky one because he's free and I am still here, hoping someday to see him again. The sweet melancholy and the song just tears me up. I think your take is the one that works for me.
more people need to comment on this song b/c it is just amazing, her voice is sooo sweet and compares to nobody right now.
@Peyton2015 you’re absolutely right. Such an amazing song, her voice is so pure, so sweet, so crisp and clean. It’s just amazing, her voice and her songs land right in the middle of my chest, and spread out, leaving a soothing, warm glow. I just love her.
@Peyton2015 you’re absolutely right. Such an amazing song, her voice is so pure, so sweet, so crisp and clean. It’s just amazing, her voice and her songs land right in the middle of my chest, and spread out, leaving a soothing, warm glow. I just love her.
@Peyton2015 you’re absolutely right. Such an amazing song, her voice is so pure, so sweet, so crisp and clean. It’s just amazing, her voice and her songs land right in the middle of my chest, and spread out, leaving a soothing, warm glow. I just love her.
@Peyton2015 you’re absolutely right. Such an amazing song, her voice is so pure, so sweet, so crisp and clean. It’s just amazing, her voice and her songs land right in the middle of my chest, and spread out, leaving a soothing, warm glow. I just love her.
This song is so great. this is what music is missing. AK and US are great musicians.
I ♥♥♥ this song. It's WONDERFUL.
A full 5*s, seriously.
And I agree with leighannh2.
This song is so beautiful. It seems as if she's standing on the sidelines and envying the free spirited lifestyle of someone else.
it seems to me like she i singing about someone who has either moved on from her or who is too free-spirited to fall in love...
"You can bet your love won't follow me Just give you a song and a one-night-stand You'll be lookin' at a happy man, 'cause you're the lucky one"
the one-night-stand part is the biggest indication for me, since the guy seems to just be satisfied drifting around instead of settling. i can't tell if she is envious of the way that person is though
I have always liked this song, for very personal reasons.
I agree with amm4sf and maymyheart. From my perspective it's about being left. There are people who love too much and stay, and there are people who are satisfied with a one-night stand and the excitement of moving on from there to someone new.
I am one of those who stays and holds on, and I know far too many of the lucky ones who can quickly move on and leave behind.
Some people are just born with that certain "it"- a collection of talents and gifts that allow them to move slowly through life, seemingly never struggling and always happy. Being that way, there's no reason for worry- you're blessed enough the life will float you on down the river without your concern, and it won't ensnare you at any point.
I guess we all wish we were that person.
I don't see any evidence in the song to indicate anything more than that.
@OldSouth I agree with your assessment of this song 100%. From the first time I heard this beautiful song, I felt as if the person being sung about was someone who just didn’t let life get them down. They knew how to look on the sunny side and always stay positive. Because of that, the person singing the song was a bit envious, but not in a bad way. They saw “the lucky one” and said, “wow! you’re so fortunate to see life this way. I wish I could be more like you.”
@OldSouth I agree with your assessment of this song 100%. From the first time I heard this beautiful song, I felt as if the person being sung about was someone who just didn’t let life get them down. They knew how to look on the sunny side and always stay positive. Because of that, the person singing the song was a bit envious, but not in a bad way. They saw “the lucky one” and said, “wow! you’re so fortunate to see life this way. I wish I could be more like you.”