Shortly after forming they enlisted Milo Aukerman and made what started out a surf band into a full fledged punk unit. Descendents have diverged from their punk peers, perhaps because of the Beach Boys influences, and sang about topics that touched many young punks' lives like parents, food, girls and being rejected.
This band separated due to Milo actually going to college (he attended the University of California, San Diego) just like the title of their debut. This and other constraints have made them famous for their long hiatuses, which are sometimes a decade span in length. The band has now spread out across their country of origin and their future is somewhat uncertain.
Lead singer Milo Aukerman currently resides in Newark, Delaware. He was a biochemist for the internationally known DuPont Chemical company, which is based out of Delaware. However, whenever the end of Descendents seemed to be approaching, Milo popped up again and the band released a new record. Aukerman then later returned to his academic duties in teaching biochemistry. He then quit his academic life to pursue a career in music fulltime.
Lucky
Descendents Lyrics
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On Saint Patty's Day,
I found a lucky penny,
Along the way.
Put in my pocket,
The one with the hole in it.
These days things don't seem to go my way...
When I'm predicting rain most everyday.
But lately I've been right, almost every time
These days things don't seem to go my way...
What would I do?
If I hadn't already got lucky once with you?
I hadn't already got lucky once for you?
So I keep tellin' myself something's gonna change.
Maybe I'll get lucky,
Then I can smile again
'Cause that's what I wanna do,
I wanna smile for you
I'm waiting for somethings to go my way...
What would I do,
If I hadn't already got lucky once with you?
If I hadn't already got lucky once with you?
FUCK SAINT PATTY'S DAY!
I'm throwing my pennies away!
But I'm holdin' on,
To a single lucky charm!
That's what I wanna do,
I wanna smile for you,
I'm waiting for somethings to go my way...
What would I do,
If I hadn't already got lucky once with you?
If I hadn't of found you,
What would I do,
If I hadn't already got lucky once with you?
If I hadn't of, wouldn't of, couldn't of,
What would I do,
If I hadn't already got lucky once for you?
The Descendents' song "Lucky" deals with the idea of luck and how life seems to be going against the singer. It starts with the singer walking home on St. Patty's Day and finding a lucky penny. However, in the next lines, he admits that things haven't been going his way, and it's hard for people to be around him because he's always predicting rain.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of the singer's relationship with his partner, saying that he's already gotten lucky once with them. He's waiting for something to change and hopes that he can smile again. The song ends with the line "If I hadn't already got lucky once for you," emphasizing that the singer feels fortunate to have his partner in his life.
Overall, the song suggests that luck isn't just about finding pennies or four-leaf clovers but also about the people we have in our lives. The singer is struggling, but his relationship with his partner serves as a source of hope and positivity.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking home
The singer is on their way home.
On Saint Patty's Day,
The day is Saint Patrick's Day.
I found a lucky penny,
The singer found a penny that is associated with good luck.
Along the way.
The penny was found on the journey home.
Put in my pocket,
The artist placed the penny in their pocket.
The one with the hole in it.
The pocket has a hole in it.
These days things don't seem to go my way...
The singer is having a string of bad luck.
I know it it's tough sometimes to be with me,
The artist acknowledges that it is difficult to be around them.
When I'm predicting rain most everyday.
The artist is negative and predicts bad outcomes.
But lately I've been right, almost every time
The artist's negative predictions have been accurate.
So I keep tellin' myself something's gonna change.
The singer is hopeful that their luck will turn around.
Maybe I'll get lucky,
The artist hopes for good luck.
Then I can smile again
The singer is unhappy and hopes that good luck will bring them happiness.
'Cause that's what I wanna do,
The singer's desire is to be happy.
I wanna smile for you
The singer wants to make someone else happy by smiling.
FUCK SAINT PATTY'S DAY!
The artist is angry at Saint Patrick's Day due to their bad luck.
I'm throwing my pennies away!
The artist is getting rid of any association with luck.
But I'm holdin' on,
The singer is still holding on to one lucky charm.
To a single lucky charm!
The singer still believes in the idea of a lucky charm.
If I hadn't already got lucky once with you?
The artist recognizes that they are lucky to have someone special in their life.
If I hadn't already got lucky once for you?
The artist acknowledges that they are lucky to be with someone special.
If I hadn't already got lucky once with you?
The artist is grateful for the good fortune of finding someone special.
What would I do,
The singer wonders what their life would be like without their lucky charm.
If I hadn't of found you,
The artist recognizes that they have found someone special in their life.
If I hadn't of, wouldn't of, couldn't of,
The singer uses a play on words to emphasize the importance of finding someone special.
What would I do,
The singer wonders what their life would be like without their lucky charm.
If I hadn't already got lucky once with you?
The singer is grateful for the good fortune of finding someone special.
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Written by: MILO AUKERMAN
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Supah Gualtah
" Walking home on St. Patty's Day
I found a lucky penny along the way
Put it in my pocket
The one with the hole in it
These days things don't seem to go my day
I know it's tough sometimes to be with me
When I'm predicting rain most every day
Lately I've been right, almost every time
These days things don't seem to go my way
What would I do, if I hadn't already got lucky once with you
If I hadn't already got lucky once with you
So I keep telling myself something's going to change
Maybe I'll get lucky then I can smile again
Cause that's what I want to do
I want a smile for you
I'm waiting for some things to go my way
What would I do, If I hadn't already got lucky once with you
If I hadn't already got lucky once with you
Fuck St. Patty's Day
I'm throwing my pennies away
But I'm holding on to a single lucky charm
That's what I want to do
I want a smile for you
I'm waiting for some things to go my way
What would I do, If I hadn't already got lucky once with you
If I hadn't found you what would I do?
If I hadn't already got lucky once with you
If I handn't-a wouldn't-a couldn't-a, what would I do
If I hadn't already got lucky once with you "
Patrick Alexandre
Damn, it's almost ten years the first time I've heared you guys... Still love your music, thanx for stay with me for all those bad times. <3
GeneraIlvan
How is this not on spotify
Twitch
"What would I do if I haven't already gotta lucky once with you?" Fuck. Damn, this song reflects. The feeling is too real.
Waffle hunter III
This one kicks me right in the feels
Juggets
put the other EPs on spotify!
Supah Gualtah
" Walking home on St. Patty's Day
I found a lucky penny along the way
Put it in my pocket
The one with the hole in it
These days things don't seem to go my day
I know it's tough sometimes to be with me
When I'm predicting rain most every day
Lately I've been right, almost every time
These days things don't seem to go my way
What would I do, if I hadn't already got lucky once with you
If I hadn't already got lucky once with you
So I keep telling myself something's going to change
Maybe I'll get lucky then I can smile again
Cause that's what I want to do
I want a smile for you
I'm waiting for some things to go my way
What would I do, If I hadn't already got lucky once with you
If I hadn't already got lucky once with you
Fuck St. Patty's Day
I'm throwing my pennies away
But I'm holding on to a single lucky charm
That's what I want to do
I want a smile for you
I'm waiting for some things to go my way
What would I do, If I hadn't already got lucky once with you
If I hadn't found you what would I do?
If I hadn't already got lucky once with you
If I handn't-a wouldn't-a couldn't-a, what would I do
If I hadn't already got lucky once with you "
E M
I got the everything sucks reissue and it came with a 7" of this and "Shattered Milo"
Aníbal Serrano
Tengo este Ep, puta el tema hermoso!
Joe Care
Walking home on Saint Patty's Day.
Found a drunken Irishman along the way......
ALLroy
The Best part ever 1:55