Lucky
Bob Neuwirth Lyrics
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Theresa hit a streak and laid her waitress' apron down
She was playin' penny poker over at the ol' Gold Spike
She was tired of Texas Hold'em, so she switched to "Let It Ride"Over on Fremont Street, six bits won her a car
She rode it up the Strip to where the flashy hotels are
First she hit a royal -- not a dirty one this time
Then she drew four deuces -- and then five wilds
Then Hundred dollar "Homerun" -- three coin "Red, White and Blue"Then "Double Jackpots" -- "Double Diamonds" -- (both progressives, too)Six buck "Black and Gold", six times in a row"Blazing Sevens" seven times, so the story goes
She placed it on a parlay -- she took the Cowboys and the points
She had the 'Niners and the "over" -- the "under" and the Jets
She took the whole college schedule and she won every bet
She picked the six in Powerball and she called the Super Bowl
She had the Triple Crown - win, place, and show
At baccarat and blackjack, she could not seem to lose
At French roulette she pressed her bet, four times on 32She held the dice forever -- at least it seemed that way
She won a million dollars and then she walked away
It was Christmas in Las Vegas, when the locals take the town
Theresa hit a streak and laid her waitress' apron down In her room after New Years at the Thunderbird Hotel
On the back of a winning keno card they found this living will
My friends get all my money -- may they always have enough
To my enemies I leave my luck -- maybe not quite so tough
The dealers get my "bones" -- may they keep 'em on a roll
The Devil's had my body, now may the Good Lord take my soul
So do not try to find me, for I will not be found
I'm gonna keep this stake alive -- I'm headed out of town It was Christmas time in Vegas, when the locals take the town
Theresa hit that streak, and laid her waitress' apron down
The song "Lucky" by Bob Neuwirth describes the lucky streak of a woman named Theresa in Las Vegas during Christmas time. Theresa was tired of Texas Hold'em and decided to switch to "Let It Ride," and over at the ol' Gold Spike, she hit a royal, four deuces, and five wilds. She then went on to win various other progressive slot machines such as "Double Jackpots," "Double Diamonds," "Black and Gold," and "Blazing Sevens." The song also mentions that Theresa won bets on sports games, including the Cowboys and the points, the 'Niners and the "over," the "under," and the Jets, and even the Triple Crown - win, place, and show. She eventually won a million dollars and decided to walk away.
The song ends with Theresa's living will which says that all her enemies will get her luck, and her friends will get her money. The dealers will keep her "bones," and she hopes that the Good Lord will take her soul instead of the Devil. The song conveys the message that sometimes luck can come unexpectedly, and one should not let it get to their head.
Line by Line Meaning
It was Christmas in Las Vegas, when the locals take the town
It was the time of Christmas in Las Vegas when the town is filled by locals.
Theresa hit a streak and laid her waitress' apron down
Theresa hit a winning streak in gambling and quit her job as a waitress.
She was playin' penny poker over at the ol' Gold Spike
Theresa was gambling in a game of penny poker at Gold Spike.
She was tired of Texas Hold'em, so she switched to 'Let It Ride'
Theresa got bored of playing Texas Hold'em and changed to 'Let It Ride'.
Over on Fremont Street, six bits won her a car
Theresa won a car after gambling 75 cents on Fremont Street.
She rode it up the Strip to where the flashy hotels are
Theresa drove the car on the Strip where luxurious hotels are located.
First she hit a royal -- not a dirty one this time
Theresa got a royal flush in the first round, which she considers a clean win.
Then she drew four deuces -- and then five wilds
Theresa drew four 2s and then five wild cards consecutively after getting the royal flush.
Then Hundred dollar 'Homerun' -- three coin 'Red, White and Blue'
Theresa won a hundred dollars 'Homerun' and three coin 'Red, White and Blue' together.
Then 'Double Jackpots' -- 'Double Diamonds' -- (both progressives, too)
Theresa won 'Double Jackpots' and 'Double Diamonds', which were both progressing simultaneously.
Six buck 'Black and Gold', six times in a row
Theresa won the game of 'Black and Gold', six times in a row with six dollars per game.
'Blazing Sevens' seven times, so the story goes
As the story goes, Theresa won the game 'Blazing Sevens' seven times.
She even hit 'Big Bertha' -- five grand for just one coin
Theresa won 'Big Bertha' with just one coin and received a prize of five grand.
She placed it on a parlay -- she took the Cowboys and the points
Theresa bet 'Big Bertha' on a parlay by selecting the Cowboys and getting the points.
She had the 'Niners and the 'over' -- the 'under' and the Jets
Theresa bet on both 49ers and Over, and also on Under and the Jets.
She took the whole college schedule and she won every bet
Theresa won every bet on the entire college schedule.
She picked the six in Powerball and she called the Super Bowl
Theresa guessed the winning number '6' in Powerball and predicted the winning team of the Super Bowl.
She had the Triple Crown - win, place, and show
Theresa correctly predicted the horse racing of 'Triple Crown' by winning, placing, and showing.
At baccarat and blackjack, she could not seem to lose
Theresa had a lucky streak and couldn't seem to lose at baccarat and blackjack.
At French roulette she pressed her bet, four times on 32
Theresa increased her bet four times on 32 while playing French roulette.
She held the dice forever -- at least it seemed that way
Theresa played craps and held the dice for a very long time, or at least that's how it appeared.
She won a million dollars and then she walked away
Theresa won a million dollars, and then she left the game.
In her room after New Years at the Thunderbird Hotel
After New Year's, Theresa stayed at the Thunderbird Hotel room.
On the back of a winning keno card they found this living will
On the back of a winning keno card, they discovered Theresa's living will.
My friends get all my money -- may they always have enough
Theresa left all her money to her friends with a hope that they will always have enough.
To my enemies I leave my luck -- maybe not quite so tough
Theresa left her good fortune to her enemies, but not as intense as her own.
The dealers get my 'bones' -- may they keep 'em on a roll
Theresa left her winnings to the dealers so that they can continue their good luck.
The Devil's had my body, now may the Good Lord take my soul
Theresa felt that the Devil was lucky for giving her the perfect body, but she hopes that the Good Lord will receive her soul.
So do not try to find me, for I will not be found
Theresa doesn't want to be found, so there's no need to search for her.
I'm gonna keep this stake alive -- I'm headed out of town
Theresa will keep her winnings safe and head out of town to keep her bounty.
Contributed by Camilla O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jailbelle
Just heard this on a CSI rerun and came running to find out more! Love it! Have a great new Christmas song now.
Platinum_One
Me too!
Livin' The Dream
I love this song, all and all it was a good episode of CSI with this song and Nick making it out alive. Cheers fellow fans...
Carlos Alberto Castanedas
"the devil had my body, now may the good Lord take my soul"
trustingGuard
X3 i love this song, and how Nick sang it on the episode of "Grave Dangers Part 1".
Mark Ferraro
Rip Bobby
Alejandra Silva
Viendo CSI ahora mismo <3
Jonny Dounload
Like the moste of all i came over csi to this .despite of all, this song made me understand how guitar playing could work .And this very Moment made my Guitar playing better and better.Just one song lead me to Play .i am far far away of playing Guitar to audtions.No I Play it to myself.Just understanding how it could be.
Molly Parr
same on grave danger :)
Mirkog1983
back in the day when CSI was the best... now it sucks!