Lady Luck
Rod Stewart Lyrics

Lady Luck
Addressing the concept of randomness and uncertainty that governs one's life and fortune.

Here I am on time
Present and punctual, but ultimately stationary and doing nothing.

Proppin' up the bar
Standing at the bar, holding it up while enjoying a drink and likely hoping for something to happen.

with a glass of wine
Enjoying a drink, possibly for relaxation or even escape from the mundane.

Friday night
The end of the work week, leading into the weekend which holds the promise of something more exciting.

and I'm all spruced up and fine
Dressed well and feeling good about oneself, perhaps in anticipation of meeting someone special or having a night to remember.

I ain't goin' nowhere
Despite being ready and looking good, the night may end up uneventful or one may not feel motivated enough to put in the effort to pursue anything further.

Why don't you pull up a chair
Inviting Lady Luck, as a personification of the concept of luck and uncertainty, to sit down and join him in hoping for good fortune.

And bring your shine right wisdom
Acknowledging the unpredictable nature of luck, but also hoping that the accumulated experiences and knowledge of Lady Luck will bring some guidance or insight into achieving success.

Darlin' over here
Showing familiarity and fondness towards Lady Luck, despite her unpredictable nature.

Your Gaelic humor
Alluding to the idea of Irish luck, and borrowing from common Irish stereotypes, to paint her as someone with a quirky sense of humor.

And your pious smile
Contrasting her humor with a smile that suggests an element of sanctity or mysticism in the way that luck operates.

All the cats'll be laugin' tonight
Expecting the other patrons in the establishment to soon join in on celebrating good fortune, if Lady Luck can be convinced to visit.

Now you may say it's a funny old world
Expressing the ubiquitous human feeling of bewilderment and confusion towards the randomness of life, which often defies explanation or reason.

You may say that the game ain't fair
Admitting the possibility that the concept of luck may lead to inequities, where some individuals benefit more than others.

Is there a plot or do you improvise
Questioning whether Lady Luck operates according to a predetermined plan or simply makes things up as she goes along.

Or maybe you don't even care
Reflecting the uncertainty and ambiguity that characterizes luck, in terms of its intentions, motivations and target audience.

Ain't you the fickle kind
Acknowledging that Lady Luck is a capricious and unpredictable entity, who can change her mind or approach at a moment's notice.

Why are some folks lucky
Posing a fundamental question that has puzzled humans throughout history, regarding why some individuals seem to consistently benefit from good fortune, while others do not.

While the rest are tryin'
Suggesting that the vast majority of people have to work hard and make an effort, without any guarantee or promise of a positive outcome.

You keep on playin'
Emphasizing that even though luck is capricious and unpredictable, the only way to potentially benefit from it is to keep trying and taking chances.

It's still a mystery
Acknowledging that despite all human efforts to understand and study luck, it remains an enigma that defies a straightforward explanation.

You're laced with a touch of inconsistancy
Highlighting the contradictory nature of luck, as a concept that combines apparent order and chaos, pattern and randomness, predictability and unpredictability.

So why don't you give us all a break
Appealing to Lady Luck to be more forgiving and generous towards humanity, by granting them more favorable outcomes and less hardship.

Make us all rich healthy and fine
Asking for the greatest possible outcome from luck- wealth, health and contentment, essentially everything one can ask for in life.

Five months holidays and a four hour week
Using exaggeration and hyperbole to express that even though the greatest outcome may be unlikely, one can still imagine and hope for it, as a way of coping with the challenges of life.

And a horse that wins all the time
Dreaming of the ultimate example of good fortune- a horse that can win all bets, regardless of odds or competition.

Hear the mandolins
Suggesting that music and cheer are part of the celebration or expectation of luck, and that a sense of joy and community can arise from this experience.

Kind of makes you wonder
Inviting contemplation and reflection on the mysterious and unpredictable nature of luck, and how it can impact one's life and perspective.

How it might have been
Encouraging imaginative thinking about alternative realities or possible futures, where luck could have played a different role or outcome.

There go all
Conveying a sense of loss, disappointment or failure, when luck does not favor one's endeavors.

The funny place I've got
Referring to the predicament or situation one finds themselves in, due to the unpredictability or irrationality of some aspect of life.

Back on the street again
Returning to a state of uncertainty or necessity, after having experienced a brief spell of good fortune or relative stability.

Yeah, it's late I know
Recognizing the passage of time and the transient nature of life, especially in relation to the uncertain prospects of luck.

Allow me to buy you one more folderol
Proposing a further gesture of hospitality or generosity towards Lady Luck, to perhaps persuade her to continue favoring one's outcomes or aspirations.

And tell me something
Showing a desire to learn or gain insight into the workings of luck or some aspect of life that can be influenced by it.

I've been longin' to hear
Implying that there is a specific answer or revelation that one has been hoping for, and the possibility that Lady Luck may hold the key to it.

It's gotta get better next year
Expressing optimism or hope that the future will be more positive than the present or the past, despite the inherent uncertainty or instability associated with luck.

Cause I've seen some rainy days
Referring to past experiences of hardship, disappointment or misfortune, which can make one more appreciative of times when luck does favor them.

My wedding suits are frayed and torn
Using the image of a wedding suit to symbolize one's aspirations or goals, and how the passage of time or the vicissitudes of fortune can undermine them.

But now the sun comes shining through
Contrasting the gloom and darkness of previous hardships with the sudden brightening of prospects that luck can bring, even if temporary or fleeting.

I've cried in my beer too long
Acknowledging the sometimes-depressing nature of life, and how it can lead people to drown their sorrows or frustrations in indulgent behavior.

Don't push me over
Asking for restraint or mercy from Lady Luck, especially when things seem to be going well and there is a possibility of catastrophic reversal.

When I can't stand up, oh yeah
Metaphorically expressing how difficult it can be to maintain one's balance or composure when luck suddenly changes course or abandons one's side.

Sure it's a funny old world
Reiterating the opening statement, that life is filled with unpredictable and inexplicable events, of which luck is just one aspect to be reckoned with.

Sure it's a funny old world
Closing the song with a repetition of the opening statement, as if to suggest that despite all that has been sung and said, nothing has fundamentally changed regarding the nature of luck or life.