That Lucky Fellow
Benny Goodman and His Orchestra Lyrics

"That Lucky Old Sun" is a song performed by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra. The lyrics tell the story of a hardworking individual who is exhausted from their daily labor. The singer describes waking up in the morning and going to work, putting in effort and working tirelessly to earn a living. However, they feel a sense of envy towards the sun which, in contrast to their own struggles, seems to have an easy and carefree existence. The sun is depicted as rolling around in heaven all day, with no responsibilities or worries.

The singer expresses their frustration and longing for a respite from their challenges. They implore the Lord above to understand their pain, with tears in their eyes, and request a silver lining in the form of a cloud to come down and lift them to paradise. They yearn for a change in their circumstances, for a river to appear that would carry away all their troubles. Similar to the lucky old sun, they desire to have nothing to do but roll around heaven all day, free from the burdens of their daily life.

The song conveys a sense of longing and frustration for a more carefree existence, highlighting the contrast between the hardships of the working class and the perceived ease of the natural world. It speaks to the universal desire for relief from the challenges of everyday life and the yearning for a more joyful and uncomplicated existence.