Lucky Day
Jack Hylton and His Orchestra Lyrics
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But that lucky old sun has nothin' to do
But roll around heaven all day
Fuss with my woman toil for my kids
Sweat 'til I'm wrinkled and gray
While that lucky old sun has nothin' to do
But roll around heaven all day
Tears all in my eyes
Send down that cloud with a silver linin'
Lift me to paradise
Show me that river
Take me across and wash all my troubles away
Like that lucky old sun, give me nothin' to do
But roll around heaven all day
Up in the mornin' out on the job,
Work like the devil for my pay
But that lucky old sun has nothin' to do
But roll around heaven all day
Fuss with my woman toil for my kids
Sweat 'til I'm wrinkled and gray
While that lucky old sun has nothin' to do
But roll around heaven all day
Good Lawd above, can't you know I'm pinin'
Tears all in my eyes
Send down that cloud with a silver linin'
Lift me to paradise
Show me that river
Take me across and wash all my troubles away
Like that lucky old sun, give me nothin' to do
But roll around heaven all day
The lyrics to "Lucky Day" by Jack Hylton and His Orchestra express the feeling of longing for a break from the daily struggles of life. The singer starts by describing their daily routine of going to work and working hard to earn a living. They emphasize that despite their efforts, the sun seems to have an effortless and carefree existence, as it simply rolls around heaven all day. This highlights the unfairness and frustration the singer feels towards their own challenging life circumstances.
The singer then addresses a higher power, referring to the "Good Lawd above," expressing their deep yearning for a change. They are overwhelmed with sadness, as tears fill their eyes. They plea for a silver lining, a sign of hope that can lift them out of their current situation. They desire to be transported to paradise, where their troubles can be washed away by a river, just like the lucky old sun has nothing else to do but roll around in heaven all day.
The repetition of the verses emphasizes the singer's daily struggles and their ongoing desire for a better life. They continue to work hard, fuss with their responsibilities, and go through the motions of life, while the lucky sun seemingly has nothing to worry about. The longing intensifies, as they once again plea to the higher power to send them a cloud with a silver lining and to show them a river that can serve as an escape from their troubles.
In essence, the lyrics of "Lucky Day" capture the universal feeling of the longing for a reprieve from the difficulties and monotony of everyday life. It conveys a sense of hopelessness in the face of ongoing struggles and a deep yearning for a stroke of luck or divine intervention that can bring about a change in circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Up in the mornin' out on the job, work like the devil for my pay
Every morning I wake up and go to work, putting in a lot of effort to earn my wages.
But that lucky old sun has nothin' to do But roll around heaven all day
Meanwhile, the sun remains idle in the sky, simply rolling around in the heavenly realm.
Fuss with my woman toil for my kids Sweat 'til I'm wrinkled and gray
I constantly worry about my relationship with my partner and work hard to provide for my children, which leads me to exhaustion and aging.
While that lucky old sun has nothin' to do But roll around heaven all day
Yet, the sun remains unaffected by the troubles of human life, simply continuing to roll around aimlessly in the heavens.
Good Lawd above, can't you know I'm pinin' Tears all in my eyes
Oh, dear Lord, don't you understand that I am yearning and filled with sorrow, as tears stream down my face?
Send down that cloud with a silver linin' Lift me to paradise
Please send a comforting cloud with a positive outcome, and elevate me to a state of blissful paradise.
Show me that river Take me across and wash all my troubles away
Reveal to me a symbolic river that can carry me to the other side, where all my worries and problems will be cleansed and eliminated.
Like that lucky old sun, give me nothin' to do But roll around heaven all day
Similar to the carefree sun, I wish to have no responsibilities or tasks, and simply enjoy a leisurely existence in heaven.
Up in the mornin' out on the job, Work like the devil for my pay
Once again, I wake up in the morning and head to work, exerting myself like a demon to earn my wages.
But that lucky old sun has nothin' to do But roll around heaven all day
However, the sun remains idle, having nothing to occupy its time except aimlessly rolling around in the heavens.
Fuss with my woman toil for my kids Sweat 'til I'm wrinkled and gray
I find myself constantly arguing with my partner and working tirelessly for the well-being of my children, causing me to perspire until my skin is wrinkled and aged.
While that lucky old sun has nothin' to do But roll around heaven all day
Meanwhile, the sun remains blissfully unaware and untouched by the struggles of everyday life, continuing its aimless rolling in the heavenly realm.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Beasley Smith, Haven Gillespie
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