You Got Lucky
Tom & Heartbreakers Petty Lyrics
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You better watch what you say
You better watch what you do to me
Don't get carried away
Girl, if you can do better than me, go
Yeah, go but remember
Good love is hard to find
You got lucky, babe
You got lucky, babe, when I found you
You put a hand on my cheek
And then you turned your eyes away
If you don't feel complete
If I don't take you all of the way then go
Yeah, go but remember
Good love is hard to find
Good love is hard to find
You got lucky, babe
You got lucky, babe, when I found you
Yeah, go just go, but remember
Good love is hard to find
Good love is hard to find
You got lucky, babe
You got lucky, babe, when I found you
The song "You Got Lucky" is a classic rock anthem by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. The song has an upbeat and catchy melody driven by a pulsating guitar riff. The lyrics warn a woman not to take her relationship for granted, but also offer the reassurance that the singer has found something special in her.
In the first verse, Petty warns the woman to watch what she says and does to him, but also tells her that if she can do better than him, she should go ahead and try. He then reminds her that good love is hard to find, and that she got lucky when she found him.
In the second verse, the woman touches Petty's cheek but then looks away. He reassures her that if she doesn't feel complete, she can leave, but she should remember that good love is hard to find and that she got lucky when she found him.
Overall, the song is a classic rock anthem about the value of love and the importance of not taking relationships for granted. With its memorable guitar riff and catchy lyrics, "You Got Lucky" has become a beloved classic rock song.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two
Let's start
You better watch what you say
Be careful about any statements you make that may damage our relationship
You better watch what you do to me
Be careful about what actions you take towards me that may damage our relationship
Don't get carried away
Don't let your emotions take control of your actions
Girl, if you can do better than me, go
If you can find someone who treats you better, leave me
Yeah, go but remember
Sure, leave if you want, but don't forget what we had
Good love is hard to find
True love is difficult to find
You got lucky, babe
You were fortunate to find me
You got lucky, babe, when I found you
You were lucky to have me in your life when I came into it
You put a hand on my cheek
You physically touched me
And then you turned your eyes away
But then you averted your gaze, perhaps indicating a loss of interest or discomfort
If you don't feel complete
If you don't feel fulfilled or satisfied in this relationship
If I don't take you all of the way then go
If I'm not doing enough to make you happy, then you can leave
Yeah, go but remember
Sure, leave if you want, but don't forget what we had
Good love is hard to find
True love is difficult to find
You got lucky, babe
You were fortunate to find me
You got lucky, babe, when I found you
You were lucky to have me in your life when I came into it
Yeah, go just go, but remember
Yes, leave if you want, but don't forget what we had
Good love is hard to find
True love is difficult to find
You got lucky, babe
You were fortunate to find me
You got lucky, babe, when I found you
You were lucky to have me in your life when I came into it
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Michael W. Campbell, Tom Petty
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@marcusdy1974
This is how powerful music is, i was a black teenager in Washington D.C. watching mtv and was introduced to Tom Petty and was a fan of his sound, just loved his unique sound...R.I.P. Tom Petty, music is a bridge
@monicajohnson3211
music doesn't care what color or religion you are or if you're rich or poor....it truly is a bridge :)
@yolandaclark1142
Me too
@michaelwilkinson7638
music is color blind....nothing more powerful, more stimulating....
@armara70
South East Bobby I never understood how anyone could listen to just certain types of music. RIP, Tom.
@marcusdy1974
RK Wall i never was poor, poor is only n ya mind
@pattystomper1
In 1982, when this music video was released, there was a lot of focus on "Time Capsules" - Leaving a legacy of modern technology for future genreations to uncover.
We were so proud of our accomplishments in computing, as depicted in video games, that it was heartbreaking when Tom of the future didn't care, and pushed the video game over, twirling his gun victoriously.
That was a powerful lesson.
No matter what you accomplish, there going to be a future generation who just doesn't give a damn.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
@thaddeust.thirdiii736
I’ll never get over his passing. Thank you for making so much great music before you left Tom. RIP
@teenaturner1520
I have never got over his passing either