The Lucky One
Mary Lou Lord Lyrics
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Couldn't wait to get off
I know I am the lucky one
Hmm, hmm
Walking in the twilight
Cold Nevada twilight
I know I am the lucky one
On the wheels
On the tabletop
On the handles where the 7's stop
On the floor
On my hells again
I know I'm the one
I'm the one, I'm the one
Standing on the corner
If I could find a dollar
I know I'd be the lucky one
Hmm, hmm
Standing in the last night
Artificial daylight
I know I am the lucky one, hmm, hmm
On the wheels
On the tabletop
On the handles when the lemons stop
On the floor
On my heels again
I know I'm the one
I'm the one, I'm the one
On the wheels
On the tabletop
On the handles when the lemons stop
On the floor
Mary Lou Lord's song "The Lucky One" appears to be about a woman who is grateful for the small blessings in life. She walks to the bus stop, eager to leave wherever she is, but takes a moment to appreciate her fortune. She feels lucky to be alive and able to experience both the beauty of the twilight and the neon light of the city at night. She is also lucky to be able to play games of chance, like slot machines, and take risks.
The song's chorus, "On the wheels, on the tabletop, on the handles where the sevens stop, on the floor, on my heels again, I know I'm the one," suggest that she feels in control of her life and circumstances, even when the odds may not be in her favor. She recognizes that many people may not feel as lucky as she does, and that she is grateful for her blessings, no matter how small they may seem.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to appreciate what they have, instead of always striving for more. The woman in the song has a positive attitude and a sense of gratitude that allows her to experience joy even in difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking to the bus stop
Excitedly heading to the bus stop
Couldn't wait to get off
Eager to start the journey
I know I am the lucky one
Feeling fortunate and grateful
Walking in the twilight
Walking during sunset
Cold Nevada twilight
Cold weather in Nevada during sunset
On the wheels
On the slot machine
On the tabletop
Playing games on the table
On the handles where the 7's stop
Pulling the slot machine handle for lucky 7s
On the floor
Coins or tokens dropped on the floor
On my heels again
Continuing to stand and walk around the casino
I know I'm the one
Confident in winning at the casino
Standing on the corner
Standing on the street corner
If I could find a dollar
Desperately in need of money
I know I'd be the lucky one
Believing that finding a dollar would be fortunate
Artificial daylight
Bright lights in the casino
On the handles when the lemons stop
Pulling the slot machine handle until lemons appear
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: FREEDY JOHNSTON
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