Lucky Day
Julian Thomas Lyrics
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You pull yourself together to be a man once and for all
So you get your brand new toolbox from the garage
You pull out the hammer and you start to pound
You don't really hit the nail, you hit an awful sound
That lets you know you got a new five foot hole in the wall
Chorus:
When I don't look on the bright side
I'm in trouble even on my lucky day
It's your holiday, another day at the beach
Your phone is far away and your work's finally out of reach
The only thing scheduled is your appointment with the sun
So you're just about ready putting all of your sunblock on
Then this kid and a truckload of sand run along
Now you just have to start all over again
Repeat chorus
Well you might believe I'm not the only one
I don't believe you're right
'Cause I'm in trouble... Even on my lucky day
It's the middle of the night and you really have to go
But you wanna be quiet, so you don't switch on the light,
Thinking I should find my way in the dark by now...
So you climb out of bed and you reach for the door
But you forgot all about the box you put there the night before
Now you're all awake staring at the pack of ice on your foot.
Repeat chorus
The lyrics to Julian Thomas's song 'Lucky Day' tells the story of someone who is constantly on the receiving end of bad luck. The first stanza describes the character's attempt at fixing a painting on the wall, but accidentally ends up creating a hole instead. The chorus emphasizes the character's unfortunate streak, even when things seem to be going okay. The second stanza portrays a holiday at the beach that is disrupted by a child's game and having to reapply sunblock. The final stanza takes place in the middle of the night and highlights how the character's bad luck continues, as he accidentally kicks a box and ends up with a pack of ice on his foot.
Throughout the song, the lyrics are laced with a hint of sarcasm, suggesting that the character is aware of their misfortune and almost accepting of it. This could suggest that the song is not just about bad luck but is also a commentary on the importance of attitude and how remaining positive can change the outcome of events.
Overall, 'Lucky Day' is a relatable and catchy song that highlights the humorous aspects of unfortunate situations while also emphasizing the importance of perspective and positivity in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Got a painting in your hand, found a spot on the wall
You are starting a new project with expectations on how it should turn out
You pull yourself together to be a man once and for all
You are taking on the challenge of this project with determination to succeed
So you get your brand new toolbox from the garage
You gather the necessary tools to complete the project
You pull out the hammer and you start to pound
You begin the project with enthusiasm
You don't really hit the nail, you hit an awful sound
The project hits an unexpected obstacle
That lets you know you got a new five foot hole in the wall
The project has not gone as planned and now there is a major problem to fix
People say that I can do nothing right
Others have negative opinions about your abilities
When I don't look on the bright side
You tend to focus on the negative aspects of life
I'm in trouble even on my lucky day
Even when you think things are going well, something goes wrong
It's your holiday, another day at the beach
Taking a break from the stresses of everyday life
Your phone is far away and your work's finally out of reach
Severing ties with work-related responsibilities
The only thing scheduled is your appointment with the sun
Taking time for relaxation and self-care
So you're just about ready putting all of your sunblock on
Taking precautions to protect yourself
Then this kid and a truckload of sand run along
Unexpected events can disrupt even the most relaxing situations
Now you just have to start all over again
Starting from square one after an unexpected setback
Well you might believe I'm not the only one
Others may also experience similar setbacks
I don't believe you're right
Your experiences are unique to you
'Cause I'm in trouble... Even on my lucky day
Things never seem to go as planned, even during the best of times
It's the middle of the night and you really have to go
Waking up for a necessity
But you wanna be quiet, so you don't switch on the light,
Trying to avoid disturbing others
Thinking I should find my way in the dark by now...
Feeling like you should be able to navigate in the dark
So you climb out of bed and you reach for the door
Attempting to move towards your goal/goals
But you forgot all about the box you put there the night before
A small detail derails your progress
Now you're all awake staring at the pack of ice on your foot.
A small misstep has led to an unexpected (and probably painful) result
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