Good Luck
Rick Steffen Lyrics
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c 2002 rick steffen
intro fgcam7 fgc my uncle john & me were pals - i still remember it well
we'
d go to the beach - after a storm - oh da stories our treasures could tell
shuffling thru the seaweed - his favorite prize supreme
he'
holding his new seabean
he'
s say c f c
good luck - it'
s comin my way
it'
s right here in my hand
good luck - it'
s here to stay
(im such a lucky man)
at that time - i didn'
t understand - what luck was all about
but i knew - that i was free - and felt love all around
as time passed by - we both found more - sea beans in the sand
and brought them home - and shined them up - and came home with a tan
(and value the things - that came along - & made us happy men)
2good luck - it'
s commin my way -
im happy with a tan
good luck - it'
s here to stay -
im such a lucky man
a beachcomber can - find a lot things - because he looks around
he'
s not afraid to look under a clump - of seaweed on the ground
always with high expectations - he let his dreams lead him on
pokin around the debris - til at last you'
d hear this song...
1&2
In the song "Good Luck," Rick Steffen details memories that he shared with his uncle John while they were beachcombing after a storm. The song describes how they would sift through seaweed to find treasures such as sea beans. The lyrics, "he'd say good luck, it's coming my way, it's right here in my hand," describe how his uncle approached each day with a positive attitude and believed that good luck was always around the corner. The song highlights the importance of valuing the simple pleasures in life and maintaining a positive outlook in the face of adversity.
Steffen's lyrics also suggest that true happiness can be found in appreciating what one has in the present moment. The song describes how during their beachcombing adventures, Steffen and his uncle found joy and contentment in each other's company and the treasures they discovered. The line "he let his dreams lead him on, pokey around the debris til at last you'd hear his song," suggests that Uncle John lived each day with an adventurous spirit, always seeking out new treasures and experiences.
In conclusion, "Good Luck" is a song that encourages listeners to embrace the present moment, maintain a positive outlook, and appreciate the simple pleasures in life. Through Uncle John's example, the song suggests that we can all find happiness and good luck if we approach each day with optimism and an open mind.
Line by Line Meaning
My Uncle John & me were pals - I still remember it well
The singer reminisces about his close relationship with his Uncle John, which was filled with fond memories.
We'd go to the beach - after a storm - oh da stories our treasures could tell
The singer and his Uncle John often visited the beach after a storm, and the items they found there held many tales of adventure and excitement.
Shuffling thru the seaweed - his favorite prize supreme
The uncle loved to search through the seaweed, and his favorite find was a special treasure that brought him great joy.
He'd bend over - come up with a smile holding his new seabean
The uncle would bend over to pick up his new treasure with a joyful expression on his face.
He'd say, "Good luck - it's comin my way. It's right here in my hand."
The uncle attributed his good fortune to luck and was excited about the new items he had found.
Good luck - it's here to stay (I'm such a lucky man)
The singer acknowledges that his Uncle John feels fortunate to have found his treasure and cherishes it deeply.
At that time - I didn't understand - what luck was all about
The singer did not truly understand the concept of luck at the time and was simply enjoying spending time with his uncle.
But I knew - that I was free - and felt love all around
Despite not fully understanding what luck meant, the singer felt a sense of freedom and love while spending time with his uncle at the beach.
As time passed by - we both found more - sea beans in the sand
Over time, the singer and his uncle continued to find more treasures on the beach.
And brought them home - and shined them up - and came home with a tan
The two would often take their treasures home to clean and shine them, and they would return home with a nice tan from spending time at the beach.
(And value the things - that came along - & made us happy men)
The singer learned to appreciate the small things in life that brought joy and happiness to him and his uncle.
A beachcomber can - find a lot things - because he looks around
The singer notes that someone who searches the beach can find many treasures simply by being observant and looking carefully.
He's not afraid to look under a clump - of seaweed on the ground
In fact, one must be willing to get their hands dirty and peek under the seaweed to find the best treasures.
Always with high expectations - he let his dreams lead him on
Someone who searches the beach with enthusiasm and a sense of adventure is more likely to find great things and have a memorable experience.
Pokin around the debris - til at last you'd hear this song...
The song suggests that after a long day of searching, the beachcomber would eventually find something special and feel a sense of accomplishment and joy.
Good luck - it's comin my way - I'm happy with a tan
The singer once again acknowledges the good fortune his Uncle John felt at finding his treasures, noting that he was also happy with a nice tan from spending time at the beach.
Good luck - it's here to stay - I'm such a lucky man
The singer and his uncle appreciate the joy that comes from finding small treasures in life and feel fortunate to have each other and their fond memories.
Contributed by Katherine L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.