Luck's In
Steve Winwood Lyrics


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Some people get lonely, while some people get blue
But nobody can tell you just what you should do
Somebody is laughing while somebody is crying
While one child is born, there's somebody dying

You hold the key in the palm of your hand, my love
And it seems to me
There ain't no [special crime? sense in crying?] in heaven above

There's something about you, I don't know what you got
But you and me girl, we're gonna give it a shot
Feel my luck's in,
I feel like I'm flying
I don't want to see nobody crying

If you saw my love
Then you'd know what I mean
She's the only one
That makes this world like a dream

I think it's amazing just what you can do
When somebody wants you, and their love is true
Hot love is a fire, and you can get burned
I once was [?], now my luck's turned





Luck's In

Overall Meaning

In Luck's In, Steve Winwood sings about the unpredictable nature of life and how some people may be happy while others are sad at the same time. Whether it's from loneliness, sadness, or death, there are certain events that we cannot control. It is up to us, however, to make the most of what we have, and to cherish the people and love that we have in our lives.


The lyrics suggest that love is the key to happiness, and that once you have true love, you can feel like you are flying. Moreover, there's a strong element of hope and optimism in the song. Steve seems to believe that if we open ourselves up to love, and if our love is true, then we can turn our luck around and feel like the world is a dream.


In terms of the song's music, Luck's In features a mix of pop, rock, and soul elements. There's a prominent synthesizer melody, as well as a funky guitar riff and a driving bassline. The song's chorus is particularly catchy, and it features Steve's signature high-pitched vocals. Overall, Luck's In is a spirited and uplifting track that showcases Steve Winwood's versatility as a singer and songwriter.


Line by Line Meaning

Some people get lonely, while some people get blue
People experience different emotions and feelings, some may feel lonely and some may feel sad


But nobody can tell you just what you should do
No one can give you the exact solution to your problems, you have to figure it out yourself


Somebody is laughing while somebody is crying
While some people may be happy, others may be sad at the same time


While one child is born, there's somebody dying
Life is a cycle, while some people may be born, others may pass away


You hold the key in the palm of your hand, my love
You have control over your own life and destiny


And it seems to me
In my opinion, I believe


There ain't no [special crime? sense in crying?] in heaven above
There may not be any reason to cry in the afterlife or in a higher power's eyes


There's something about you, I don't know what you got
There's an X factor about you that I am unable to pinpoint


But you and me girl, we're gonna give it a shot
We're going to try our best to make it work


Feel my luck's in,
I sense that I am fortunate


I feel like I'm flying
I feel ecstatic and overjoyed


I don't want to see nobody crying
I don't want to witness anyone being sad


If you saw my love
If you could witness the love I have in my life


Then you'd know what I mean
You would understand my feelings and emotions


She's the only one
She is the only person


That makes this world like a dream
My life feels like a pleasant dream because of her


I think it's amazing just what you can do
It's incredible what love can do


When somebody wants you, and their love is true
When someone desires you and loves you genuinely


Hot love is a fire, and you can get burned
Intense love can be fiery and passionate, but it can also hurt you


I once was [?], now my luck's turned
I was once down on my luck, but now things have turned in my favor




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JIM CAPALDI, STEVE WINWOOD

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