Golden Ticket
Peter Ostrum Lyrics
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Anything but catastrophe
But suddenly I begin to see
A bit of good luck for me
'Cause I've got a golden ticket
I've got a golden twinkle in my eye
I never had a chance to shine
Never a happy song to sing
What an amazing thing
'Cause I've got a golden ticket
It's ours, Charlie!
I've got a golden sun up in the sky
I never thought I'd see the day when I would face the world and say
Good morning, look at the sun
I never thought that I would be slap in the lap of luxury
'Cause I'd have said it couldn't be done
But it can be done
I never dreamed that I would climb over the moon in ecstasy
But nevertheless, it's there that I'm shortly about to be
'Cause I've got a golden ticket
I've got a golden chance to make my way
And with a golden ticket, it's a golden day
Good morning, look at the sun
'Cause I'd have said, it couldn't be done
But it can be done
I never dreamed that I would climb
Over the moon in ecstasy
But nevertheless, it's there that I'm shortly about to be
'Cause I've got a golden ticket
I've got a golden ticket
I've got a golden chance to make my way
And with a golden ticket, it's a golden day
The song "Golden Ticket" by Peter Ostrum is from the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, based on the book by Roald Dahl. The song is sung by the character Charlie Bucket, who has just found a golden ticket in a Wonka Bar, giving him the chance to visit Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. The lyrics reflect Charlie's disbelief and excitement at his good luck, and his newfound optimism and joy at the possibility of a better life.
The opening lines "I never thought my life could be anything but catastrophe / But suddenly I begin to see a bit of good luck for me" convey the sense of hopelessness and despair that Charlie has experienced up until this point. The discovery of the golden ticket represents a turning point in his life and gives him a reason to believe that things can get better. The repetition of the chorus "I've got a golden ticket" reinforces Charlie's disbelief and excitement at his good fortune.
The second verse describes Charlie's sense of wonder and gratitude at the opportunities that the golden ticket has opened up for him. The line "I never thought that I would be slap in the lap of luxury" is a vivid expression of Charlie's amazement at his newfound wealth and privilege. The chorus is repeated again, with the iconic line "It's ours, Charlie!" expressing Charlie's sense of shared joy and anticipation with his beloved Grandpa Joe.
Overall, "Golden Ticket" is a song of hope, joy, and wonder, capturing the sense of magic and possibility that is at the heart of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory.
Line by Line Meaning
I never thought my life could be
I used to believe my life would forever be full of disasters and sadness.
Anything but catastrophe
Every event that happened in my life made me feel as if something terrible was about to happen.
But suddenly I begin to see
But now, for the first time, things are starting to look up.
A bit of good luck for me
I've been fortunate to receive a chance that I never thought would come my way.
'Cause I've got a golden ticket
I'm filled with joy and excitement because I won a prized possession that gives me incredible opportunities.
I've got a golden twinkle in my eye
I'm so happy that it can be seen in the sparkle in my eyes.
I never had a chance to shine
I never received an opportunity to display my talents and capabilities.
Never a happy song to sing
My past experiences have been so difficult that I never had a reason to be happy.
But suddenly half the world is mine
Now everything's changed, and I feel like I own half of the world.
What an amazing thing
It's incredible how much a single opportunity can positively impact someone's life.
'Cause I've got a golden ticket
I can't stop repeating this fact because it's so important to me.
It's ours, Charlie!
This prize is not just mine but ours, Charlie. I want to share this moment with you and make the most of it.
I've got a golden sun up in the sky
I have an ever-glowing positivity that fills me with radiance.
I never thought I'd see the day when I would face the world and say
I thought it would never happen, but now I can bravely face the world in a positive light.
Good morning, look at the sun
I can see the sun and appreciate the beauty of the day and how much happier I am than before.
I never thought that I would be slap in the lap of luxury
I never could have imagined that I would be in such a fortunate position.
'Cause I'd have said it couldn't be done
I thought that what I have now was impossible to achieve due to my previous experiences.
But it can be done
I now realize that anything is possible if given the right circumstances and opportunities.
I never dreamed that I would climb over the moon in ecstasy
I never thought I'd be this incredibly happy and fulfilled.
But nevertheless, it's there that I'm shortly about to be
However, there is a possibility that I might reach even greater heights of joy and fulfillment in the near future.
'Cause I've got a golden ticket
I am thanking my lucky stars for the golden ticket that turned my life around.
I've got a golden chance to make my way
This is an amazing opportunity for me to make something of myself.
And with a golden ticket, it's a golden day
Everything is golden - including this day - thanks to the ticket that brought such bright prospects to my life.
Lyrics © TARADAM MUSIC, INC.
Written by: ANTHONY NEWLEY, LESLIE BRICUSSE
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