Lucky
Bernie Paul Lyrics
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One day we'll know
Maybe I'm a fool
Only time can show
But now these lonely nights are killing me
I'm so far away from reality
The pain grows stronger
I can still remember
That day in September
The words that set you free.
Lucky! Be a man and try and understand
Lucky! Be a man if you can
Lucky! You know I really
Really love you so
But Lucky, I still have to go.
Baby can't you see
That tears on my face
Painful memories of a love I can't replace
I'm sailing in the past and I'm sinking fast
You can hear my S.O.S. crying out for tenderness
Though yesterday's dead and gone
Your magic still lingers on
I can still remember that day in September
The words that set you free
Lucky! Be a man and try and understand
Bernie Paul's song "Lucky" is a heart-wrenching ballad that explores themes of regret, heartbreak, and acceptance. The singer expresses his emotions and feelings of confusion as he ponders if he is a fool for still holding on to the hope of love with a particular someone. The singer acknowledges that time will tell if he is foolish or not to hold on to these emotions. However, the loneliness and pain that come from the distance he feels from reality are taking a toll on him. This isolation is driven by the memories of the past and the hurt he experienced. The last straw came when the special someone left him with words that set him free, which he continues to remember vividly.
The chorus urges the singer and the "lucky" person to be a man and try to understand each other. The singer expresses deep affection for the lucky person and admits to still loving them even though they have to go. The pain of saying goodbye is visible on the singer's face, which is now covered in tears. The memories and the love that the singer and the lucky person shared before are like anchors to his past, sinking him deeper and deeper, and he feels like he is drowning. The singer recognizes that yesterday is gone, and even though the magic still lingers on for him, the reality is that he still must move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I'm a fool
I am not certain if I am foolish or not.
One day we'll know
Time will reveal if I have been foolish or not.
Only time can show
Regardless of my uncertainty, time will tell the truth.
But now these lonely nights are killing me
The current state of being alone and missing someone is causing me great pain.
I'm so far away from reality
The pain I am experiencing is so great that I feel disconnected from what is actually happening.
The pain grows stronger
With each passing day, the pain of missing someone grows more powerful.
I can't hold on much longer
The intensity of my longing for someone is causing me to feel like I cannot continue to endure this feeling for much longer.
I can still remember
Despite the passing of time, I can recall a specific moment in the past with great clarity.
That day in September
The moment I am remembering took place in the month of September.
The words that set you free.
During that moment, something was said that caused the person I long for to move on from our relationship.
Lucky! Be a man and try and understand
It would be fortunate if you were able to empathize and comprehend my current emotional state.
Lucky! Be a man if you can
It would be beneficial if you were able to handle this situation with maturity and strength.
Lucky! You know I really
Really love you so
Despite the challenges of our current situation, I still deeply care for you.
But Lucky, I still have to go.
Even though I love you, our relationship cannot continue.
Baby can't you see
I wish you could understand how I feel.
That tears on my face
My outward emotional display is indicative of my immense sadness and grief.
Painful memories of a love I can't replace
I am struggling to move on from a love that was unique and special.
I'm sailing in the past and I'm sinking fast
The memories of our relationship are causing me to feel as if I am drowning in sorrow.
You can hear my S.O.S. crying out for tenderness
I am reaching out for help and compassion in dealing with the aftermath of our relationship ending.
Though yesterday's dead and gone
Despite our past love coming to an end, I must move forward.
Your magic still lingers on
I still feel the impact of our past love with great intensity.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAY JOYCE
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