Get Lucky
Mark Knopfler Lyrics


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I'm better with my muscles
Than I am with my mouth
I'll work the fairgrounds in the summer
Or go pick fruit down south
And when I feel them chilly winds
Where the weather goes I'll follow
Pack up my travelling things
Go with the swallows
And I might get lucky now and then – you win some
I might get lucky now and then – you win some

I wake up every morning
Keep an eye on what I spent
Got to think about eating
Got to think about paying the rent
I always think it's funny
Gets me every time
The one about happiness and money
Tell it to the bread line
But you might get lucky now and then – you win some
You might get lucky now and then – yeah, you win some

Now I'm rambling through this meadow
Happy as a man can be
Think I'll just lay me down
Under this old tree
On and on we go
Through this old world a' shuffling
If you've got a truffle dog
You can go truffling




And you might get lucky now and then – you win some
You might get lucky now and then – yeah, you win some

Overall Meaning

The song is a poetic take on the cyclical nature of life, the pursuit of happiness, and the role of luck in both. It encapsulates an idea of seizing the day and adapting to life's uncertainties, with a sense of optimism and a dash of fatalism. The singer suggests that he is more comfortable working with his muscles than talking, thus indicating a preference for simple, honest work. The lyrics evoke the image of a traveling man, unencumbered by material possessions and willing to move with the wind, following the whims of fate.


The chorus's repetition of the phrase "you might get lucky now and then - you win some" takes on a particular significance in light of the verses. The singer acknowledges that hard work and dedication, though essential, do not guarantee success or happiness. The refrain is a reminder that even though things may not always go your way, there is always a chance for a stroke of luck.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm better with my muscles
I am more skilled at physical labor than speaking


Than I am with my mouth
I am less skilled at speaking than doing physical tasks


I'll work the fairgrounds in the summer
During summer, I will work in the fairgrounds


Or go pick fruit down south
Alternatively, I will go south to pick fruits


And when I feel them chilly winds
When I experience the cold winds


Where the weather goes I'll follow
I will follow the weather wherever it takes me


Pack up my travelling things
In preparation, I will pack my travel essentials


Go with the swallows
I will go with the swallows on their migratory route


And I might get lucky now and then – you win some
Sometimes, I might be fortunate and experience success


I might get lucky now and then – you win some
Occasionally, I might be lucky enough to win something


I wake up every morning
Every day, I wake up early


Keep an eye on what I spent
I monitor my expenses closely


Got to think about eating
I have to consider how I will get food


Got to think about paying the rent
I also have to think about how to pay rent


I always think it's funny
I find it amusing


Gets me every time
It makes me laugh every time


The one about happiness and money
The saying that money can't buy happiness


Tell it to the bread line
That statement means nothing to those struggling financially


But you might get lucky now and then – you win some
However, there might be situations where luck favors someone


You might get lucky now and then – yeah, you win some
Occasionally, someone might win something due to luck


Now I'm rambling through this meadow
Currently, I am walking aimlessly in this meadow


Happy as a man can be
I am content and satisfied


Think I'll just lay me down
I will take a rest


Under this old tree
I will sit under this ancient tree


On and on we go
We continue our journey indefinitely


Through this old world a' shuffling
We navigate through the world, always on the move


If you've got a truffle dog
If someone has a trained dog to locate truffles


You can go truffling
They can go and collect truffles as a livelihood


And you might get lucky now and then – you win some
Occasionally, luck may favor someone and they achieve success


You might get lucky now and then – yeah, you win some
Luck is such that sometimes one can emerge victorious




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Mark Knopfler

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@bilalazizi

I'm better with my muscles
Than I am with my mouth
I'll work the fairgrounds in the summer
Or go pick fruit down south
And when I feel them chilly winds
Where the weather goes I'll follow
Pack up my travelling things
Go with the swallows
And I might get lucky now and then – you win some
I might get lucky now and then – you win some

I wake up every morning
Keep an eye on what I spent
Got to think about eating
Got to think about paying the rent
I always think it's funny
Gets me every time
The one about happiness and money
Tell it to the bread line
But you might get lucky now and then – you win some
You might get lucky now and then – yeah, you win some

Now I'm rambling through this meadow
Happy as a man can be
Think I'll just lay me down
Under this old tree
On and on we go
Through this old world a' shuffling
If you've got a truffle dog
You can go truffling
And you might get lucky now and then – you win some
You might get lucky now and then – yeah, you win some



@UCqkdtMiE5ZquD_lF9prae4Q

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Lyrics:
I'm better with my muscles
Than I am with my mouth
I'll work the fairgrounds in the summer
Or go pick fruit down south
And when I feel them chilly winds
Where the weather goes I'll follow
Pack up my traveling things
Go with the swallows
And I might get lucky now and then – you win some
I might get lucky now and then – you win some

I wake up every morning
Keep an eye on what I spent
Got to think about eating
Got to think about paying the rent
I always think it's funny
Gets me every time
The one about happiness and money
Tell it to the bread line
But you might get lucky now and then – you win some
You might get lucky now and then – yeah, you win some

Now I'm rambling through this meadow
Happy as a man can be
Think I'll just lay me down
Under this old tree
On and on we go
Through this old world a' shuffling
If you've got a truffle dog
You can go truffling
And you might get lucky now and then – you win some
You might get lucky now and then – yeah, you win some



All comments from YouTube:

@vladcorabean1907

I don't know how Heaven sounds like but this song is really near to that,specialy that magic flute that it's playing.
Living legend Mark Knopfler and his band.
So thankful for your outstanding music.

@tomspino

Well said!

@craigkirk3171

What an utterly brilliant song, crafted by the finest musicians on this planet today. Mesmerising and seductive, with quality and thought thrown in for free! Mark and his talented band of musicians, some BBC award winners included, never fail to disappoint and are simply the very best you can get, worldwide!! A genius at work and a legend in the making.

@frankcaceres1199

I was off the ventilator for 6 hours today. We are on the fast track to go home. Thanks for ¹(++!-±🥟🇩🇯¹+¹¡¹1±+

@charlessoukup1111

You GO! FRIEND! Every advance another step!!

@maryrecupero4803

I always win listening to Mark singing and playing guitar ❤

@bernistain

This is a wonderful song!!! From Brazil, congratulations!!!

@harryshields8556

Pure genius!

@rafaelruiz6483

Thanks Mark, one of my favourite songs of my life.

@rediofavetta4404

Mark! You're my idol of all time! The best living guitar player! Thank you for your heart for this. Congratulations!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

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