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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Wish Me Luck
Chuck Prophet Lyrics
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That doesn't prove a thing
l wake up every morning
Wondering what the day will bring
Then I throw open the windows
I fill up both my lungs
And I shout, “Look out all you losers -
So wish me luck
Even it you don't mean it
Wish me luck
If it's not too much to ask
Wish me luck
It's not like l really need it
It just feels so good to hear it any way
Now I've harvested your cannabis
Down the Yucatan
In fact, l slept beside a Catholic priest one time
ln Henry Rollins’s van
I've marched in your parades
And I've fought your late night wars
But in my father's house
There are no doors
So wish me luck
Even though l don't need it
Wish me luck
If it's not too much to ask
Wish me luck
It's not like I really need it
It just feels so good to hear it any way
Now watch me dance upon a wire
Watch me dangle from a string
Shining like a diamond in the sun
Shining like a diamond
Shining like a diamond
Shining like a diamond in the sun
Wish me luck
Even if you don't mean it
Wish me luck
lf it's not too much to ask
Wish me luck
It's not like l really need it
It just feels so good to hear it any way
Chuck Prophet's song "Wish Me Luck" is about living life as an experiment where he doesn't know what each day will bring. The opening line of the song, "My life is an experiment/That doesn't prove a thing" sets the tone for the song which is one of uncertainty and searching for affirmation from those around him. The singer wakes up each morning wondering what the day will bring and sets out to face whatever comes his way. The line "And I shout, 'Look out all you losers - Here I come!'" shows the singer's confidence and swagger which is undercut by the repeated line "Wish me luck" which is a plea for validation from others.
In the second verse, the singer talks about his experiences traveling and living a wild and free life. He has harvested cannabis in the Yucatan and slept beside a Catholic priest in Henry Rollins's van. He has marched in parades and fought in late-night wars. Despite all this, he still feels like he is searching for something that he cannot find. He only finds comfort in his father's house where there are no doors, which suggests a sense of openness and acceptance.
Throughout the song, the repeated line "Wish me luck" is a plea for validation and hope, even if it's not entirely necessary. The singer is living life on his terms but still craves affirmation from others. The song ends with the lines "Watch me dance upon a wire/Watch me dangle from a string/Shining like a diamond in the sun" which is an image of the singer's bravado and confidence even as he faces uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
My life is an experiment
My existence is uncertain and unpredictable
That doesn't prove a thing
And that doesn't necessarily provide any conclusive results
I wake up every morning
Every new day brings me different opportunities
Wondering what the day will bring
And I am curious to find out what awaits me
Then I throw open the windows
I boldly embrace the world around me
I fill up both my lungs
I take a deep breath to invigorate myself
And I shout, 'Look out all you losers - Here I come!'
I confront my challengers and announce my arrival with confidence
So wish me luck
Offer me good wishes for success
Even if you don't mean it
Even if you don't genuinely believe in me
If it's not too much to ask
If it's not too inconvenient for you
It's not like I really need it
I am self-sufficient and capable
It just feels so good to hear it any way
But it still feels great to receive support and encouragement
Now I've harvested your cannabis
I have done some questionable things in my past
Down the Yucatan
In a faraway and exotic location
In fact, I slept beside a Catholic priest one time
In fact, I have experienced some strange and surprising incidents
In Henry Rollins’s van
In the company of unconventional and eccentric people
I've marched in your parades
I have participated in your causes and celebrations
And I've fought your late night wars
And I have struggled through your difficult times
But in my father's house
But in my own home and family
There are no doors
There are no limitations or barriers that hold me back
Now watch me dance upon a wire
Now see me take risks and face challenges
Watch me dangle from a string
Watch me overcome obstacles and danger
Shining like a diamond in the sun
Being magnificent and brilliant in my achievements
Wish me luck
Continue to offer me good wishes
Even if you don't mean it
Even if you have doubts or reservations
If it's not too much to ask
If it's not an inconvenience or burden for you
It's not like I really need it
I am capable and confident in my abilities
It just feels so good to hear it any way
But it still feels fantastic to know that others support and believe in me
Contributed by Camden S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@paulzenski
This is a great song! Just feels good to hear it and say “Wish Me Luck”! Yeah Chuck!
@plasticsoul9051
Awwww! Chuck gave him comfort and saved him! I love it. Send all your healing powers my way Chuck.
@jordisaura6748
This is actually one of my favourite songs ever
@AlexanderTheChill
Just heard ya on Mountain stage! Great performance, great music!
@dmutant2635
Chuck knows how to live life large.
@hennydoornekamp8875
i like this very very very much
@k.l.2761
I love Robert Longstreet. This video is godly 😂
@diannacohen9656
<3 LOVE LOVE, <3 Too much plastic for me!
The pillows look awesome!!!!!!!!!
@73spain
Little pleasures of life...
@moisesgil376
Wish me Luck even if you don't mean it