Lady Luck
Jack Purvis and His Orchestra Lyrics
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But there is room for doubt
At times you have a very un-lady-like way
Of running out
Your on this date with me
The pickin's have been lush
And yet before the evening is over
You might forget your manners
You might refuse to stay
And so the best that I can do is pray
Luck be a lady tonight
Luck be a lady tonight
Luck if you've been a lady to begin with
Luck be a lady tonight
Luck let a gentleman see
Just how nice a dame you can be
I know the way you've treated other guys you've been with
Luck be a lady with me
A lady never leaves her escort
It isn't fair, it isn't nice
A lady doesn't wander all over the room
And blow on some other guys dice
Lets keep this party polite
Never get out of my sight
Stick with me baby, I'm the guy that you came in with
Luck be a lady tonight
A lady never flirts with strangers
She'd have a heart, she'd be nice
A lady doesn't wander all over the room
And blow on some other guys dice
Lets keep this party polite
Never get out of my sight
Stick with me baby, I'm the guy that you came in with
Luck be a lady tonight
In the song Lady Luck by Jack Purvis and His Orchestra, the singer is addressing a fickle and unpredictable force known as Lady Luck. The lyrics refer to the idea that despite being called "lady luck," there is still a sense of uncertainty and doubt surrounding her. The singer speaks directly to Lady Luck, describing her in terms of her nature and behavior, including her tendency to "run out" and leave people in a lurch.
The main thrust of the song is the singer's attempt to convince Lady Luck to be on his side for the evening, as he has a date with her (figuratively speaking). He implores her to be a "lady" and treat him well, promising to keep the evening polite and respectful. He asks her to stick with him and not abandon him for someone else's company.
This song captures the fickle nature of luck, and the desire of people to control it and have it work in their favor. It also highlights the chivalrous behavior expected of men towards women, even when dealing with something abstract like luck.
Line by Line Meaning
They call you lady luck
You are often referred to as a symbol of good luck
But there is room for doubt
However, one cannot completely rely on you
At times you have a very un-lady-like way
Sometimes your luck is not very kind
Of running out
You tend to disappear when most needed
Your on this date with me
You are accompanying me at this moment
The pickin's have been lush
Things have been going well for us so far
And yet before the evening is over
However, it is possible that before the night ends
You might give me the brush
You might reject me or abandon me
You might forget your manners
You might overlook etiquette
You might refuse to stay
You might decide to leave
And so the best that I can do is pray
I can only hope and request not to be abandoned
Luck be a lady tonight
May your luck favor me tonight
Luck be a lady tonight
May your luck favor me tonight
Luck if you've been a lady to begin with
I am not sure you have always been a symbol of good luck
Luck be a lady tonight
May your luck favor me tonight
Luck let a gentleman see
May your luck allow me to witness
Just how nice a dame you can be
How kind you can be, as a symbol of luck
I know the way you've treated other guys you've been with
I am aware of how you have behaved with others in the past
Luck be a lady with me
May your luck favor me as well
A lady never leaves her escort
Leaving one's companion is not considered appropriate for a lady
It isn't fair, it isn't nice
It is not ethical or courteous
A lady doesn't wander all over the room
A lady does not move aimlessly in the room
And blow on some other guys dice
And interfere with someone else's luck or fate
Lets keep this party polite
Let us maintain a civil decorum during this gathering
Never get out of my sight
Please stay by my side
Stick with me baby, I'm the guy that you came in with
Stay with me, as I am your partner for this evening
Luck be a lady tonight
May your luck favor me tonight
A lady never flirts with strangers
A lady does not engage in suggestive behavior with unfamiliar people
She'd have a heart, she'd be nice
A lady will have compassion and kindness in her heart
Lets keep this party polite
Let us maintain a civil decorum during this gathering
Never get out of my sight
Please stay by my side
Stick with me baby, I'm the guy that you came in with
Stay with me, as I am your partner for this evening
Luck be a lady tonight
May your luck favor me tonight
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSEF MYROW, MACK GORDON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
lindyhoppers
Beautiful!
Atticus Jazz
+lindyhoppers Thank you! It's a A-1 stamper... Just wonderful!
Janette Walker
Beautiful Hot recording - love it!
BixBix81
Beautiful recording. Mr. Atticus Quality. I hope You have more records to us. Thank You Very Much Bixbix91
phredl
From 2:18 on this really "rocks"
RatPfink66
I suspect Bruce Yantis has some help on fiddle - you can hear a definite section in the verse. Might be why a 2d trumpet and trombone were not budgeted for.
RatPfink66
Btw, how is the flipside ("Love is a Dreamer")? It was the first Casa Loma release. There are some not-so-great dubs of it on the Tube, so please do think about posting yours if it's up to this quality. ;)