She was born in the neighborhood of Greenpoint in Brooklyn, New York City, New York on January 10, 1953 as Patricia Andrzejewski. She graduated from Lindenhurst High on Long Island in 1971. She married her lead guitarist, Neil "Spyder" Geraldo, in 1982, and she has two children, named Haley and Hana.
In 1973, Benatar quit her job as a bank teller to pursue a singing career after being inspired by a Liza Minnelli concert she saw in Richmond. She got a job as a singing waitress at a flapper-esque nightclub named "The Roaring Twenties", and got a gig singing in lounge band Coxon's Army. They garnered enough attention to be the subject of a never-aired PBS special, and the band's bassist, Roger Capps, would go on to be the original bass player for the Pat Benatar band.
This period also yielded Benatar's first solo single – 1974's "Day Gig" – until her eventual major label debut on Chrysalis Records in 1979. The song was released via Trace Records, and was both written and produced by Coxon's Army band leader Phil Coxon.
Benatar's big break came in 1975 at an amateur night at the comedy club "Catch a Rising Star" in New York City. Her rousing rendition of Judy Garland's "Rock-a-Bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody" earned her a call back by club owner Rick Newman, who would later become her manager.
After many years of producing big budget albums, Neil and Pat have continued to produce albums together, even though they have decided to end their association with major labels. They have chosen instead to place the care of their children above industry demands, and make records at home in their own professional quality studio. Each summer when their girls get out of school for vacation, they all pack up, board a tour bus, and set out to play as many shows as they can fit into the summer months. Pat and Neil maintain a close, and much more personal, relationship with their fans, than they were able to do in 80's during the heights of their commercial success.
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I Feel Lucky
Pat Benatar Lyrics
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Well, I can tell you I feel lucky tonight
I gotta feelin' in my heart, two more for the fight
Hey, I can tell you I feel lucky tonight
Oh, I feel lucky
I feel lucky tonight
Well maybe just lucky enough
Til you win your love for me
I Feel good, yeh
Alright, huh, huh
You better get it while you can
Got to treat it nice
Well, let the good times roll, I feel lucky tonight
Midus in my touch, moonlight up my sleeve
Hey I'm your wild card baby, take a chance with me
Oh, I feel lucky
I feel lucky tonight
Well maybe just lucky enough
Til you win your love for me
I feel lucky
I feel Good, yeh
Alright, huh, huh
I feel lucky , whoa
Miami, New York, Chicago, St. Louis, Los Angeles
Austin, New Orleans, Detroit, Cleveland
Now
Take a look around
It's the only game in town, I feel lucky tonight
I ain't waitin' on love, no
I don't waste no time
Hey, I'm black cat across my path
Oh, I feel lucky
I feel lucky tonight
Well maybe just lucky enough
Til you win your love for me
I feel lucky
I feel lucky tonight
Well maybe just lucky enough
Til you win your love for me
I feel lucky , I feel good - alright
The lyrics of "I Feel Lucky" by Pat Benatar are about seizing the opportunities that come our way and making the most of them. The singer expresses a sense of confidence, saying that she knows what she's doing and that she feels lucky tonight. She encourages everyone to go after what they know, and not to waste time waiting for love to come to them.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I feel lucky" several times, emphasizing the theme of confidence and optimism. The singer lists a number of cities in the United States, suggesting that good opportunities can be found anywhere. The line "black cat across my path" alludes to the superstition that black cats are bad luck, but the singer is not afraid of it and instead chooses to be optimistic.
The bridge of the song suggests that taking risks can lead to success, with the lines "Midus in my touch, moonlight up my sleeve. Hey I'm your wild card baby, take a chance with me." The message of the song is to seize the opportunities that come our way, take risks, and have confidence in ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
You gotta go with what you know, absolutely right
It's essential to stick to what you are familiar with.
Well, I can tell you I feel lucky tonight
The songwriter is in a positive state of mind and believes that she is fortunate this evening.
I gotta feelin' in my heart, two more for the fight
The artist has an intuition or hunch that she will be successful in her endeavors today and in the future.
Hey, I can tell you I feel lucky tonight
The lyricist strongly feels confident in her abilities and her fortune during the present moment.
Oh, I feel lucky
The songwriter is conveying that she has a positive outlook and is ready to face life's challenges.
I feel lucky tonight
The artist is emphasizing that she is fortunate right now and that she wants to make the most of this opportunity.
Well maybe just lucky enough
The lyricist acknowledges that she may not be extremely lucky, but it is adequate for her goals.
Til you win your love for me
The artist is hopeful that she will find happiness and love via her actions.
I feel good, yeh
The songwriter is conveying that she has a positive attitude and is ready to tackle anything.
Alright, huh, huh
A response of confirmation or agreement to a previous statement.
You better get it while you can
The artist is emphasizing the need to take advantage of opportunities while they are present.
Got to treat it nice
The lyricist is conveying that one must handle situations delicately and with care, otherwise, the opportunity may vanish quickly.
Well, let the good times roll, I feel lucky tonight
The songwriter wants to enjoy the positive moments while they last as she believes that she is fortunate at the present time.
Midus in my touch, moonlight up my sleeve
The artist feels that she has a magical touch that can turn everything she comes in contact with to gold.
Hey I'm your wild card baby, take a chance with me
The lyricist is inviting someone to trust her and take a risk on her, emphasizing that she is a wildcard, and it might pay off.
Well maybe just lucky enough, Til you win your love for me
The artist believes that she is fortunate enough to attract love into her life and that she is actively seeking it to make the most of her luck.
Miami, New York, Chicago, St. Louis, Los Angeles
The artist is listing various cities, which could signify that she is on a tour or travels often.
Austin, New Orleans, Detroit, Cleveland
The artist is listing more cities that she has visited or will travel to during the tour.
Now take a look around
The artist wants the listener to observe what's happening around them and take advantage of the opportunities presented.
It's the only game in town, I feel lucky tonight
The artist believes that they only have one shot, so they want to take advantage of the opportunities available and enjoy their luck in the present moment.
I ain't waitin' on love, no
The lyricist conveys that she is not waiting for love to find her and that she is actively looking for it.
I don't waste no time
The artist cherishes each moment and, hence, avoids wasting any time in her pursuit of love or opportunities.
Hey, I'm black cat across my path
The artist is crossing the path of a black cat, a superstition that is considered unlucky, but she is saying that she is not afraid and instead feels bold and lucky.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Neil Giraldo, Myron Grombacher
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