The Lucky Ones
Blackie and the Rodeo Kings Lyrics
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When your plans don't work out
Still count yourself a lucky one
with a God so smart
We were born with 2 hands reaching out
A heart that knows the joys of love
And the stars above, is a lucky one
CHORUS
Oh the lucky ones
To have these dreams
To dream at all
Oh the lucky ones
Who never stumble and fall
blue flame searchin for a hot love
Deep in the city
Is deep in his heart
Searching the scene
He raises his black glove
He wants the love
He don't know where to start
CHORUS
A wino wakes up on the street
And he counts his feet
Sees there's two
Counts himself a lucky one
with a God so smart
We were born with 2 hands reaching out
A heart that knows the joys of love
And the stars above, is a lucky one
CHORUS
they don't know nothing at all
"The Lucky Ones" by Blackie and the Rodeo Kings is a reflective song that speaks to the different struggles that people go through in life. The song opens with the realization that smiling through tough times is the hardest part. When plans do not work out, it is important to still count oneself as lucky. The song then goes on to say that we were born lucky with two hands reaching out and a heart that knows the joys of love. Despite the struggles that we face in life, we are lucky to have the ability to dream and to love.
The song is in praise of ordinary people who may be struggling, but are still considered lucky. This is captured in the chorus, which says, “Oh the lucky ones, to have these dreams, to dream at all. Oh the lucky ones, who never stumble and fall." The song also speaks to the different struggles that people go through, including the search for love. The search for love is likened to a blue flame which is searching for a hot love deep in the heart of the city. The song also speaks to the plight of the homeless, specifically the wino who wakes up on the street, counts his feet and in doing so, counts himself as a lucky one. In summary, the song emphasizes the importance of gratitude and having a positive outlook on life.
Line by Line Meaning
The hardest part baby is smiling
Even when things don't go as planned, it's hard to keep a smile on your face.
When your plans don't work out
Things don't always go according to plan.
Still count yourself a lucky one
Even when things don't go as planned, you can still be grateful for what you have.
with a God so smart
Acknowledging a higher power.
We were born with 2 hands reaching out
We are born with the capacity to help others.
A heart that knows the joys of love
We have the ability to love and be loved.
And the stars above, is a lucky one
Acknowledging the beauty of the universe and feeling lucky to be part of it.
Oh the lucky ones
Referring to people who are fortunate in various ways.
To have these dreams
Being fortunate to have dreams or aspirations.
To dream at all
Reflecting on how not everyone has the luxury of dreaming.
Who never stumble and fall
People who seem to never face hardships or challenges.
blue flame searchin for a hot love
Describing someone actively searching for passionate love.
Deep in the city
The search is happening in an urban setting.
Is deep in his heart
The search for love is intense and heartfelt.
Searching the scene
Continuing the search for the perfect love match.
He raises his black glove
The man is trying to look cool and confident while searching for love.
He wants the love
The man desires a deep love connection.
He don't know where to start
Feeling overwhelmed or unsure of where to begin in the search for love.
A wino wakes up on the street
Referring to someone who is homeless and an alcoholic.
And he counts his feet
Appreciating having two feet to walk on, as not everyone has that ability.
Sees there's two
Noticing that he still has two feet despite his current situation.
they don't know nothing at all
Potentially referring to people who are lucky in some way but may not understand the struggles of others.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: WILL BOWEN, SCOTT STEPAKOFF
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