Lisa Loeb (born Lisa Anne Loeb in Bethesda, Maryland, United States on Marc… Read Full Bio ↴Lisa Loeb (born Lisa Anne Loeb in Bethesda, Maryland, United States on March 11,1968) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She launched her career in 1994 with the song, Stay. She is only one of two artists to have a number one single on the Billboard Hot 100 while not signed to a recording contract (the other being Macklemore with 2013's Thrift Shop).

Loeb carried the momentum of her early success into a multi-dimensional career encompassing music, film, television, voice-over work and children’s recordings. Her five acclaimed studio CDs include her major label debut, the gold-selling "Tails" and its follow-ups, the Grammy-nominated, gold-selling "Firecracker" (1997), "Cake and Pie" (2002; re-released with three bonus tracks as "Hello Lisa"), and "The Way It Really Is" (2004).

She tours worldwide and has captivated a younger audience as she released award-winning "Catch the Moon" in 2003, and 5 years later "Camp Lisa" in 2008. In conjunction with this project, she launched her own non-profit, The Camp Lisa Foundation, designed to help underprivileged kids attend summer camp through its partnership with Summer Camp Opportunities Provide an Edge, Inc. (S.C.O.P.E.). Loeb has starred in two television series, "Dweezil and Lisa", a weekly culinary adventure for the Food Network and "No. 1 Single", a dating show on the E! Network in 2006.

Her greatest hits compilation, "The Very Best of Lisa Loeb", was released through Universal in January 2006 .

Her seventh studio album "No Fairy Tale" was released on January 29, 2013, by 429 Records. Her eighth album "A Simple Trick to Happiness" was released on February 28, 2020.

Loeb tours with and without her band, such as touring with Daru Oda and Adam Levy. Other band members have included Mark Spencer, Matt Beck, Ronny Crawford, Joe Quigley, Joe Travers, Mark Meadows, Michael Eisenstein, Dave Gibbs, and Leland Sklar.

Lucky Me
Lisa Loeb Lyrics

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Lucky me
How bad could it be
To be alone for now
To be free

Oh, don't cry
The time, it passes by
Just think of what you'll get when you're past this

So is it alright if I go?
Is it alright if I go?

Oh, don't cry
Just think about the end
I'll find my best friend
At last

Lucky me
I'm ready for a ride
I'll jump off and take a drive
Today
So is it alright if I go?
Is it alright if I go?
Is it alright if I go?

Oh, don't cry
It's time to say goodbye.

So is it alright if I go?
Is it alright if I go?

Overall Meaning

In Lisa Loeb's song "Lucky Me," the lyrics speak to the idea of being alone and free. Rather than seeing being alone as a negative thing, the song suggests that it can be a positive experience. The lyrics "how bad could it be, to be alone for now, to be free" express a sense of freedom that comes with being without a partner or companion.

The song also touches on the idea of time passing and the importance of going through difficult times in order to reap the benefits later. The lyrics "the time, it passes by, just think of what you'll get when you're past this" suggest that sometimes we need to go through tough times to get to a better place.

Overall, "Lucky Me" has a positive message about being alone and the growth that can come from that experience. The song suggests that even though it may be difficult at first, being alone can lead to new opportunities and a greater sense of personal freedom.

Line by Line Meaning

Lucky me
I am fortunate and grateful for my current situation.

How bad could it be
Being alone and free may not be ideal, but it's not the worst thing that could happen.

To be alone for now
I am currently without a companion, but that's okay for the time being.

To be free
I have the freedom to make my own choices and live my life the way I want to.

Oh, don't cry
It's not worth getting upset over, everything will be okay.

The time, it passes by
Nothing stays the same forever, things will eventually change.

Just think of what you'll get when you're past this
Think about the positive outcomes that will come after this difficult period.

So is it alright if I go?
May I leave this situation, or is it best for me to stay?

I'm ready for a ride
I'm ready for something new and exciting in my life.

I'll jump off and take a drive
I'm willing to take risks and try new things.

Today
Right now, at this moment.