They released two albums:
•Hurricane #1 (1997)
•Only The Strongest Will Survive (1999)
The band's greatest hit was "Step Into My World," which also made it onto a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle ad screened around the world.
Lucky Man
Hurricane #1 Lyrics
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I'm not allowed to walk home after dark
Mama screams as dad jumps out the window
I'm just another wasted soul here in the dark
But when I turn the lights on and see my baby dancing
Then I'm a lucky man, I walked down to the corner
And some voice from a window, says I'm a lucky man
Wake up, told you twice, you're no good liar
You're here again and I think it's time for school
You shouldn't put fingers in the fire
Just cause some TV guy says it's cool
But when I turn the lights on and see my baby dancing
Then I'm a lucky man, I walked down to the corner
And some voice from a window, says I'm a lucky man
"You're a lucky man, lucky man"
But when I turn the lights on and see my baby dancing
Then I'm a lucky man, I walked down to the corner
("You're a lucky man, lucky man")
And some voice from a window, says I'm a lucky man
The lyrics to Hurricane #1’s “Lucky Man” paint a vivid picture of a tumultuous home life, full of chaos and sadness. The singer describes a main street filled with people crying and a home where he is not allowed to walk home after dark. The presence of a screaming mother and a father jumping out of a window adds to the sense of instability that is prevalent in the verse. However, in the chorus, the tone shifts, and the singer talks about turning on the lights and seeing his baby dancing. Suddenly, in the midst of all the despair, there is a moment of pure joy, and the singer feels like a lucky man. It’s a powerful moment, and the contrast between the two emotions gives the song depth and meaning.
“Lucky Man” is a song that resonates with many people because it captures the complexity of life. It’s not always easy, and sometimes things are downright difficult, but there are moments of joy and beauty that can light up our lives. The singer’s realization of his good fortune in the midst of a challenging environment is a common theme that can be applied to many different situations. It’s a song that encourages us to keep pushing, keep striving, and keep looking for those moments of joy, no matter how small they may be.
Line by Line Meaning
Outside see the main street, people crying
Witnessing the distress of strangers on the main street as they cry in pain
I'm not allowed to walk home after dark
The singer is prohibited from walking in darkness to their place of residence
Mama screams as dad jumps out the window
The mother screams in terror as the father leaps out through the window
I'm just another wasted soul here in the dark
Expression of extreme hopelessness and feeling worthless in the present circumstance
Wake up, told you twice, you're no good liar
Insistence to the listener to awaken and discouragement for dishonesty
You're here again and I think it's time for school
Indication that the person referred to has been in the same spot before and need to go to school immediately
You shouldn't put fingers in the fire
Cautioning a person for getting into danger or facing negative consequences due to something that seems flashy or cool
But when I turn the lights on and see my baby dancing
Acknowledgment of a loved one's joy and happiness having the ability to make someone feel content
Then I'm a lucky man, I walked down to the corner
Realisation that the artist considers themselves fortunate to have this experience and emotional state
And some voice from a window, says I'm a lucky man
Another individual expressing that the artist is privileged in their current situation
"You're a lucky man, lucky man"
A repeating acknowledgement of the singer's fortune by both themselves and others
Contributed by Kylie N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Eugene Ax
That wah wah pedal effect...