Lucky Day
Mick Jagger Lyrics


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I know you're livin, in a fantasy
I know that love has got the best of me cash your chips
I know you're on the slide
Trust in me for I will be your guide

It's your lucky day baby
It's your lucky day now
It's the only way
To leave this town behind
It's the only way
To leave this town alive
It's your lucky day baby
It's your lucky day now

Careful now of the dogs that park
But watch out now the pool is filled with sparks
You're in the pit
The snakes begin to writhe
But help is here
I throw you down a line

It's your lucky day baby
It's your lucky day now
It's the chance
To leave this town behind
It's the only way
To leave this town alive

I know you're living in a fantasy
Yes I know that love has got the best of me

It's your lucky day baby
It's your lucky day now
It's the only way
To leave this town behind
It's up to you
You are the one to decide




It's the only way
To leave this town alive

Overall Meaning

The song "Lucky Day" by Mick Jagger tells the story of someone who is stuck in a fantasy world and unable to escape. Mick Jagger tells this person to trust him and he will guide them out of their troubles. He warns them to be careful of the dangers around them, such as the barking dogs and the pool filled with sparks, but assures them that he will help them escape the pit they are in.


The chorus of the song repeatedly reminds the person that it is their lucky day and that they have the chance to leave the town behind and start a new life. Mick Jagger encourages them to take the opportunity and make the decision to leave the town alive.


It is possible that this song is not just about a person stuck in a fantasy world, but it could also be about Mick Jagger's own experience trying to escape the cultural expectations and restrictions placed upon him as a rockstar. The song encourages listeners to take control of their lives and make the decision to leave behind anything that is holding them back.


Line by Line Meaning

I know you're livin, in a fantasy
I am aware that you are living in an imaginary world


I know that love has got the best of me cash your chips
I am aware that I have lost all my wealth due to love


I know you're on the slide
I know that you are experiencing a decline in your life


Trust in me for I will be your guide
Have faith in me, for I will lead you the right way


It's your lucky day baby
Today is fortunate for you, dear


It's your lucky day now
Today is the day you've been waiting for


It's the only way
This is the only method


To leave this town behind
To escape from this place


It's the only way
This is the only method


To leave this town alive
To escape from this place without dying


Careful now of the dogs that park
Be wary of the dogs that are stationary


But watch out now the pool is filled with sparks
However, the pool is now full of dangerous activity


You're in the pit
You are in a difficult situation


The snakes begin to writhe
The snakes start to move restlessly


But help is here
However, someone is ready to assist


I throw you down a line
I will toss you a rope


It's the chance
This is the opportunity


To leave this town behind
To leave this place and never return


It's up to you
The decision is yours


You are the one to decide
You are the one who must make the choice




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: MICHAEL (MICK) JAGGER

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Ignacio Ferrari

I know you're livin, in a fantasy
I know that love has got the best of me cash your chips
I know you're on the slide
Trust in me for I will be your guide

It's your lucky day baby
It's your lucky day now
It's the only way
To leave this town behind
It's the only way
To leave this town alive
It's your lucky day baby
It's your lucky day now

Careful now of the dogs that park
But watch out now the pool is filled with sparks
You're in the pit
The snakes begin to writhe
But help is here
I throw you down a line

It's your lucky day baby
It's your lucky day now
It's the chance
To leave this town behind
It's the only way
To leave this town alive

I know you're living in a fantasy
Yes I know that love has got the best of me

It's your lucky day baby
It's your lucky day now
It's the only way
To leave this town behind
It's up to you
You are the one to decide
It's the only way
To leave this town alive



All comments from YouTube:

Itai Schewartz

Happy 70th Birthday Mick ..And many more years of music and fantasy!

Elijah Skyeagle

love Mick,ive been singer) songwriter with Warner Bros for,32 years,as a fan and a professional I think he's untouchable,50 years and the well hasnt run dry ,500 songs copywrited and counting,like Jerry Hall said,hes a true poet ,I Appreciate his contribution and his level headed approach to his Music.when we did sessions for him I expected an ego tripping maniac,but I reasoned ,oh well it's Mick Jagger,instead I got this humble guy who worked harder than anyone I've ever seen.He was a pleasure to meet

Eliana Di Nicola

Amazing song!!!😘

Elijah Skyeagle

love Mick,ive been singer) songwriter with Warner Bros for,32 years,as a fan and a professional I think he's untouchable,50 years and the well hasnt run dry ,500 songs copywrited and counting,like Jerry Hall said,hes a true poet ,I Appreciate his contribution and his level headed approach to his Music.when we did sessions for him I expected an ego tripping maniac,but I reasoned ,oh well it's Mick Jagger,instead I got this humble guy who worked harder than anyone I've ever seen.He was a pleasure to meet

mark1952able

Mick is amazing!!!! Who's kidding who?

Ignacio Ferrari

I know you're livin, in a fantasy
I know that love has got the best of me cash your chips
I know you're on the slide
Trust in me for I will be your guide

It's your lucky day baby
It's your lucky day now
It's the only way
To leave this town behind
It's the only way
To leave this town alive
It's your lucky day baby
It's your lucky day now

Careful now of the dogs that park
But watch out now the pool is filled with sparks
You're in the pit
The snakes begin to writhe
But help is here
I throw you down a line

It's your lucky day baby
It's your lucky day now
It's the chance
To leave this town behind
It's the only way
To leave this town alive

I know you're living in a fantasy
Yes I know that love has got the best of me

It's your lucky day baby
It's your lucky day now
It's the only way
To leave this town behind
It's up to you
You are the one to decide
It's the only way
To leave this town alive

Sybille Nova

When this CD came out (beginning of the 21st century)I lived in a motel in Malibu.
They had a record store at the CROSSCREEK shopping mall with huge posters of Mick's GODDESS IN THE DOORWAY albumcover on them.
One day,I met THOMAS GOTTSCHALK there with his very polite young son.We shook hands and I felt very honoured.

ulric rainard

God gave me everything I want _ "Be careful of the dogs that bark" _ m. jagger

Robert Brass

coming out of heart surgery with this on the hospital speakers

miguel teixido

Very good album and song oh welcome lucky days.

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