Prophet released his solo debut Brother Aldo in 1990 on Fire records,(later reissued in the late 1990's on Walter Yetnikoff's Velvel imprint. His immediate career path took him through mostly European touring markets and his followup "Balinese Dancer" came out in 1993 & later the Steve Berlin produced "Feast of Hearts" came out in Europe only through the Fire imprint. After a decade long bout with substance abuse, Prophet resurfaced refreshed and renewed on the critical breakthroughs 1998's "Homemade Blood", 2000's "The Hurting Business" and 2002's live "Turn The Pigeons Loose" (all available via Cooking Vinyl in UK). By 2000 he'd recorded a side project with his wife Stefanie called Go Go Market and begun incorporating electronic influences into his traditional roots rock formula, resulting in some mainstream radio play and expanded exposure, culminating in the wider distribution of albums "No Other Love" from 2002 and 2004's "Age of Miracles" on New West Records. Chuck signed a new arrangement in the US with North Carolina based Yep Roc for 2007's "Soap and Water", an album that saw the musician invited to play twice on National Public Radio, as well as on televison talk shows like Late Night With David Letterman, and The Carson Daly Show.
Over the years he also began collaborating with other songwriters like Kelly Willis, Steve Yerkey and contributing as a guitarist/musician to studio efforts from folks like Jonathan Richman, Warren Zevon, Kim Carnes, Cake, Tom Heyman and Jewel. Alejandro Escovedo's upcoming 2008 release produced by Tony Visconti entitled Real Animal was co-written and recorded with Prophet. In addition to having his songs recorded by artists like Solomon Burke, Heart & Cyndi Thomson he has also recorded with men who started out as his influences like Jim Dickinson, Dan Penn and the late Warren Zevon.
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Lucky
Chuck Prophet Lyrics
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Put yourself in my shoes
You'll hear all about it
On the evening news
I have heard the siren's call
And I've played schoolyard games
I'd like to get Lucky once
Who's gonna get Lucky
Who's gonna get Lucky
I'd like to get Lucky
Get my fingers around his throat
So if you see Lucky
Tell him I asked if he can float
With fifty pounds of rusty chains
Wrapped around his leg
I'd like to see him cry
I'd like to hear him beg
Tell me who's gonna get to Lucky
Tell me who's gonna get to Lucky first
She used to love me only
Lucky staked her like a claim
Filled her mind with sugar plums
Even made her change her name
Now she's working overtime
To keep him dressed in silk
Drinking up his poison lies
Like they was mother's milk
Tell me who's gonna get to Lucky
Tell me who's gonna get to Lucky first
Chuck Prophet's song "Lucky" tells the story of someone who wants to get revenge on a man named Lucky who has wronged them in some way. The opening lines express this desire for vengeance, as the singer declares that they would like to get Lucky and that anyone who puts themselves in their shoes will hear about it on the evening news. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been hurt by Lucky in some way and that they are now seeking payback.
The middle of the song describes Lucky as a manipulative and toxic person. The singer portrays Lucky as someone who has seduced and betrayed a former lover, causing her to work overtime to keep him happy while he feeds her lies like they were mother's milk. The singer then goes on to describe their own plans for revenge, using imagery of chains wrapped around Lucky's leg and a desire to see him cry and beg for mercy.
The chorus of the song expresses the singer's desire to be the one to get revenge on Lucky, asking who is going to get to him first. Overall, the song paints a dark and vengeful picture of someone who has been hurt and is seeking to get even with the person who wronged them.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I'd like to get Lucky
I want to have good luck or fortune.
Put yourself in my shoes
Try to understand my perspective and situation.
You'll hear all about it
It will be a big news story.
On the evening news
It will be broadcasted on television in the evening.
I have heard the siren's call
I have been tempted by something dangerous or alluring.
And I've played schoolyard games
I have engaged in childish or immature behavior.
I'd like to get Lucky once
I want to experience good fortune just once.
Then just watch me take the reins
Then you'll see me take control and succeed.
Who's gonna get Lucky
Who will be the one to experience good fortune?
Get my fingers around his throat
I want to harm or hurt Lucky.
So if you see Lucky
If you come across Lucky.
Tell him I asked if he can float
Tell him I want to know if he can swim or keep himself afloat.
With fifty pounds of rusty chains
Lucky is heavily restrained with heavy, old chains.
Wrapped around his leg
The chains are tightly coiled around Lucky's leg.
I'd like to see him cry
I want to witness Lucky in an emotional and vulnerable state.
I'd like to hear him beg
I want to hear Lucky plea for mercy or forgiveness.
She used to love me only
She used to only love me.
Lucky staked her like a claim
Lucky has claimed her like a possession.
Filled her mind with sugar plums
Lucky has filled her head with unrealistic dreams and expectations.
Even made her change her name
Lucky has influenced her to change her identity.
Now she's working overtime
She is putting in extra effort and time.
To keep him dressed in silk
She is working hard to maintain his luxurious lifestyle.
Drinking up his poison lies
She is believing his harmful and deceitful words.
Like they was mother's milk
She is consuming his lies like it is nourishing and beneficial.
Tell me who's gonna get to Lucky
Who will be the one to harm Lucky or take revenge on him?
Tell me who's gonna get to Lucky first
Who will be the first one to harm Lucky or take revenge on him?
Contributed by Annabelle S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.