They have performed throughout the United States as both headliner and as the supporting act for artists such as Zac Brown Band, Eric Church, ZZ Top & Lynyrd Skynyrd. On August 26, 2012, they performed at a charity benefit called the Boot Ride with the cast of Sons of Anarchy, partnered with The Boot Campaign at the Happy Ending Bar and Grill in Hollywood, California. They performed 20+ dates with Zac Brown Band nationwide in the summer of 2011. Their album Little Piece of Dixie has been featured by Paste magazine and other publications.
The band was formerly signed to Zac Brown's record label Southern Ground. On November 5, 2014, the band announced that it had left Southern Ground and signed with Rounder Records.
Lucky Seven
Blackberry Smoke Lyrics
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But I probably should've gone
'Cause I broke the law 12 dozen times
But I never did get caught
I'm a different kind of daredevil
Than alot of folks I know
But I still walk the tight rope with no net down below
I dance to my own tune
I may not get to heaven Lord
For the wicked things I do
If you want to walk in my boots
And take all that I took
It ain't as easy as it looks
Life ain't always simple
Some things you can't explain
If you quit that's what you get
'Cause you couldn't take a pain
I ain't never had it easy
That's just the way it is
But if circumstance opened up the chance
I'd do it all again
Hey I'm lucky as a seven
I dance to my own tune
I may not get to heaven Lord
For the wicked things I do
If you want to walk in my boots
And take all that I took
It ain't as easy as it looks
Ain't no place to turn around
If I scream don't come unwound
Hey I'm lucky as a seven
I dance the mountain
I may not get to heaven Lord
For the wicked things I do
If you want to walk in my boots
And take all what I do
It ain't as easy as it looks
It ain't easy baby,no no
I tell you, oh now
He-he-hey
The lyrics to Blackberry Smoke's song "Lucky Seven" are about a character who has lived their life breaking the law, making risky choices, and facing the consequences of their actions. The singer notes that they have never been to prison, but probably should have been considering the number of times they have broken the law without getting caught. They see themselves as a different kind of daredevil, one who walks the tightrope of life without any safety net. Despite the challenges they face and the wicked things they have done, the singer considers themselves lucky and dances to their own tune.
The song touches on the theme that sometimes life is not easy and that there are consequences for the choices we make. The singer acknowledges that they have made some questionable decisions but sees themselves as fortunate in the grand scheme of things. They also suggest that it takes a certain kind of person to handle the risks and pressures of their lifestyle, warning others that it's not as easy as it may seem.
Overall, "Lucky Seven" is a character study that paints a portrait of a person who has lived an unconventional, sometimes reckless life. It touches on themes of risk-taking, personal responsibility, and the consequences of one's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't never been prison
I have never been to prison.
But I probably should've gone
I have committed many crimes and should have been put in prison.
'Cause I broke the law 12 dozen times
I have broken the law over a hundred and forty times.
But I never did get caught
Despite breaking the law numerous times, I was never caught.
I'm a different kind of daredevil
I enjoy taking risks different from most people.
Than alot of folks I know
My friends tend to avoid these kinds of risks in their life.
But I still walk the tight rope with no net down below
I still take risks without any safety measures in place.
Hey I'm lucky as a seven
I consider myself to be extremely lucky.
I dance to my own tune
I prefer to live my life in my own unique way.
I may not get to heaven Lord
I am not sure if I will go to heaven after I die.
For the wicked things I do
I have done some bad things in my life.
If you want to walk in my boots
If you want to be in my position.
And take all that I took
And experience everything that I have gone through.
It ain't as easy as it looks
It is much more challenging than it appears.
Life ain't always simple
Life is often complicated.
Some things you can't explain
Some things are difficult to understand or describe.
If you quit that's what you get
If you give up, you won't succeed.
'Cause you couldn't take a pain
Because you were unable to handle the difficulty.
I ain't never had it easy
My life has been challenging.
That's just the way it is
That's just the reality of the situation.
But if circumstance opened up the chance
But if the opportunity presented itself.
I'd do it all again
I would make the same choices again.
Ain't no place to turn around
There is no way to back out or change direction.
If I scream don't come unwound
If I yell for help, don't freak out.
I dance the mountain
I pursue challenges and climb mountains.
It ain't easy baby,no no
It is not an easy life.
I tell you, oh now
I am telling you the truth.
He-he-hey
A simple expression of amusement or joy.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TRAVIS MEADOWS, RICHARD TURNER, PAUL JACKSON, CHARLES TURNER, CHARLIE STARR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dee Harris
What can I say I still like this song in 2019.
When something's good you don't stop listening to it.
✌🤓👍
Sheila Kalcevic
Love , love LOVE these fellas !!!!! Flat out NO DOUBT ...
and yes I will tell anybody who listens ...As anybody who knows me KNOWS !!!
often tell folks CHECK THEM OUT ...
serena marks
Love it!!!!
Del Smith
love it you guys kick ass cant wait to see you guys next weekend at big sky brewery in missoula montana usa.
Rev Eddro
Southern Music is ALIVE
Tanya Kwiatkowski
So is the south thank God
kittshicker
Blackberry Smoke makes my life better. Period. Dot.
The Bald Chef
Just had the worst day of my life, anybody that knows me personally knows what I have experienced. But I’m lucky and as a good friend of mine once said, I’d rather be lucky than good. Sigh. Even in the darkest hours. I have always managed to come up on top. It has amazed my adversaries time and time again. Listen to this song in solitude and know that I am in fact, lucky as a 7. Great song from a great band!
And I’m still lucky as 7!
Valerie Neal
You got that right, Chef! You are one extremely awesome dude!!
Tess Cooks 4u
Glenn, Lucky 7! No, this life is not fair and can be really really really dark at times. Never give up hope. Luv this song!