The Luckiest
Ben Folds Lyrics
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In fact, I am told that a lot
Now I know all the wrong turns the stumbles,
And falls brought me here
And where was I before the day
That I first saw your lovely face,
Now I see it every day
And I know
That I am, I am, I am, the luckiest
What if I had been born fifty years before you
In a house on the street
Where you lived
Maybe I'd be outside as you passed on your bike. Would I know?
And in a wide sea of eyes
I see one pair that I recognize
And I know
That I am, I am, I am, the luckiest
I love you more then have
Ever found the way to say
To you
Next door there's an old man who lived to his nineties and one day
Passed away in his sleep,
And his wife, she stayed for a couple of days, and passed away
I'm sorry I know that's a strange way to tell you that I know we belong,
That I know
That I am, I am, I am, the luckiest
Ben Folds's song, The Luckiest, is a beautiful love song about how finding the love of his life has made him feel like the luckiest person in the world. The song starts off with Folds admitting that he isn't perfect and that he has made mistakes, but those mistakes have led him to where he is today, standing next to the person he loves. He then reflects on how, if he had been born in a different time or place, he might never have met the love of his life. But now, he sees her every day and he knows how lucky he is to have found her.
The song also touches on the theme of mortality, with Folds referencing an old couple who lived long, happy lives together and ultimately passed away. In a way, this couple serves as a reminder that life is short and that we should cherish every moment we have with the ones we love.
Overall, The Luckiest is a powerful testament to the joys and difficulties of love, and how finding the right person can make all the difference in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't get many things right the first time,
I often make mistakes and rarely get things right on the first try.
In fact, I am told that a lot
People often point out my mistakes to me.
Now I know all the wrong turns the stumbles,
I've learned from my mistakes and missteps in life.
And falls brought me here
My failures and setbacks have led me to where I am now.
And where was I before the day
I wonder where I would be if it weren't for the moment
That I first saw your lovely face,
When I first saw and fell in love with you.
Now I see it every day
I'm grateful that I get to see your lovely face every day.
And I know
I am certain
That I am, I am, I am, the luckiest
That I'm extremely fortunate to have you in my life.
What if I had been born fifty years before you
I imagine what my life would be like if I had been born much earlier.
In a house on the street
Living on the same street as you, but much earlier.
Where you lived
Living near your childhood home.
Maybe I'd be outside as you passed on your bike. Would I know?
I might have seen you sometimes on the street, but would I have realized that you were the one for me?
And in a wide sea of eyes
In a huge crowd of people.
I see one pair that I recognize
I finally spot the one person that I know and love.
And I know
I am certain.
That I am, I am, I am, the luckiest
That I'm extremely fortunate to have found you, and to have you in my life.
I love you more then have
I love you more than I am able to express in words.
Ever found the way to say
I feel incapable of really communicating my love for you.
To you
To express it to you directly and adequately.
Next door there's an old man who lived to his nineties and one day
I tell you this story about my neighbor.
Passed away in his sleep,
He died peacefully in his sleep.
And his wife, she stayed for a couple of days, and passed away
His wife followed him just a few days later.
I'm sorry I know that's a strange way to tell you that I know we belong,
I know that it seems like an odd way to say this to you.
That I know
I am certain.
That I am, I am, I am, the luckiest
That I'm so fortunate to have found you, and to have you in my life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BEN FOLDS
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@rvsam4u
Wow, I'm 68 years old tomorrow and I'm going to play this for my wife of 48 years. I've never heard this song before and I kid you not...I cried. Just beautiful.
@jamiefisher8411
You are the luckiest
@slickskate3782
Your a sweet sensitive man. I'm like that too! My wife of 17 years played that for me when I got right out of jail . And knock on wood haven't been back since. I tear up when I hear it too. I'm 59 and going on 60. I really thank you for your inspiring text
@slickskate3782
Me too my friend. I'm the luckiest guy in the world. I'm 60 and my wife of 20 years is my best friend ever. She loves me despite my PTSD AFTER 6 FAILED MARRIAGE . We seen Ben Folds twice. Sign me peace at last
@deewwwd
https://youtu.be/XzmCVZx_Ws4
@amandajackson848
this made ME cry! Thats so sweet, I wish you many more happy years!
@heartcartography5781
“It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages.”
― Friedrich Nietzsche
@billbutler6926
100% true
@brokent163
God that was a powerful quote. Thank you so much for sharing it!!
@jeremy1392
There's nothing Nietzsche couldn't teach ya 'bout the raising of the wrist.