In 1985, Kristofferson joined fellow country artists Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash in forming the country music supergroup The Highwaymen, and formed a key creative force in the outlaw country music movement that eschewed the Nashville music machine in favor of independent songwriting and producing. In 2004, Kristofferson was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. As an actor, he is known for his roles in Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973), Blume in Love (1973), Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974), A Star Is Born (1976) (which earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor), Convoy (1978), Heaven's Gate (1980) and Blade (1998).
Kristofferson has said that he would like the first three lines of Leonard Cohen's "Bird on the Wire" on his tombstone:
Like a bird on the wire
Like a drunk in a midnight choir
I have tried in my way to be free
Lucky In Love
Kris Kristofferson Lyrics
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Lord has it really been so long
Somehow old mystery, don't matter now
Or who was right, and who was wrong
We can make a new memory, of you and me
'Cause I'm losing the ones I been using too long on my own
We can take it like it ought to be, so easily
Feel this heart of mine,
Lord can't you see how bad that we been missin' you
These days it's hard to find, or make
Believe, any dreams worth comin' true
We can take it to eternity, you and me
'Cause we're better together than we'll ever be on our own
We can make like it ought to be, so easily
When you luck into lucky lovin' you leave it alone
We can make a new memory, of you and me
'Cause I'm losing the ones I been using too long on my own
We can make it like it ought to be, so easily
When you luck into lucky lovin' you leave it alone
The song "Lucky In Love" by Kris Kristofferson is about finding love and being grateful for it. The lyrics express appreciation for the person who he is singing to, stating that they never change and the length of time since they've last seen each other doesn't matter. Old mysteries don't matter anymore, and the past doesn't need to be revisited because they can create new memories together. The lyrics also communicate a sense of desperation for love, implying that it's hard to find and that dreams are hard to come by, but this particular love is worth cherishing. The chorus emphasizes the ease of their love -- it feels effortless and natural when they are together. There's a sense of destiny that comes with finding someone that fits perfectly into your life, and that's what the singer is expressing here.
"Lucky In Love" is a simple song, but it communicates a deeply profound message about the beauty and ease of finding someone who loves you just as you are. Kristofferson's lyrics are straightforward and direct, but they pack an emotional punch that is hard to ignore. The melody is slow and easy, underscoring the sense of peacefulness and contentment that comes with finding true love. The song celebrates the idea of luck and fate, implying that sometimes love just falls into your lap and it's up to you to cherish it.
Line by Line Meaning
You look so good to me, you never change
I find you attractive and appealing, and I love that you remain consistent.
Lord has it really been so long
Wow, time has really flown by. It's been a while since we've seen each other.
Somehow old mystery, don't matter now
Any past confusion or misunderstandings between us are irrelevant now.
Or who was right, and who was wrong
It doesn't matter who was correct or incorrect in the past because we are here now.
We can make a new memory, of you and me
Let's create a fresh, beautiful memory between us.
'Cause I'm losing the ones I been using too long on my own
I'm tired of reliving old memories by myself, it's time to make new ones.
We can take it like it ought to be, so easily
We can go about this in the right way and it will be effortless.
When you luck into lucky lovin' you leave it alone
When you find a rare love like ours, you don't ruin it by meddling with it unnecessarily.
Feel this heart of mine,
Understand my emotions and feelings for you.
Lord can't you see how bad that we been missin' you
We have been feeling a deep sense of longing for you.
These days it's hard to find, or make
In today's world, true love is scarce and difficult to cultivate.
Believe, any dreams worth comin' true
Finding someone to share your dreams with and make them come true is a rare and wonderful thing.
We can take it to eternity, you and me
Our love can last forever.
'Cause we're better together than we'll ever be on our own
Our love and relationship is much stronger than we ever will be as individuals.
We can make like it ought to be, so easily
We can go about our love and relationship in a way that feels right and natural.
When you luck into lucky lovin' you leave it alone
When you find true love, you cherish it and don't interfere with it unnecessarily.
We can make a new memory, of you and me
We can create a wonderful new experience between us that will last a lifetime.
'Cause I'm losing the ones I been using too long on my own
I'm tired of being alone and reliving old memories by myself, I want to make new ones with you.
We can make it like it ought to be, so easily
We can go about our love and relationship in a way that feels right and natural and it will be effortless.
When you luck into lucky lovin' you leave it alone
We need to appreciate our love and relationship and not interfere with it unnecessarily.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KRIS KRISTOFFERSON, MIKE UTLEY, STEPHEN BRUTON
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