Lucky One
Tom Morello Lyrics

Oh, I'm the lucky one
Despite being born into privilege and living a luxurious lifestyle, the singer recognizes that they are fortunate.

Born in a white tux, live like a king does, summer sun
The singer was born into wealth and extravagance and enjoys a carefree life of leisure during the summer months.

Oh, I'm the buried seed
The singer, despite their privileged upbringing, feels trapped and stifled.

White on the tight rope, pain is a cycle
The artist feels as though they are on a tightrope, experiencing emotional pain that seems to repeat itself over and over again.

Don't you see how it repeats?
The artist questions whether anyone else can see the pattern of pain and repetition in their life.

Bombs a mess
The world is in chaos and filled with violence.

Sometimes the devil got the sweetest kiss
Sometimes those who seem to have good intentions are, in fact, the worst offenders.

Oh, will you ever make it out, son?
The artist wonders if they, or anyone else, will ever be able to escape the cycle of pain and find happiness.

Are you a sucker or a lucky one?
The artist questions whether other people are also experiencing the same feelings of helplessness or if they are simply lucky.

A lucky one
Despite feeling trapped and in pain, the artist acknowledges that they are still fortunate in many ways.

Oh, I'm a piece of dirt
Despite their wealth, the singer feels insignificant and worthless.

Caught in a spiral, dead on arrival, make it hurt
The artist is caught in a cycle of pain that seems impossible to break free from.

Oh, I'm a tragic man
The singer sees themselves as a victim of circumstance and a tragic figure.

Love is a card game, head filled with heartache
The singer's experiences with love have left them feeling empty and heartbroken.

It's all a part of the plan
Despite the pain and heartache, the singer believes that their struggles are part of a bigger plan or purpose.

Guns they stall
Even those with violent intentions can be thwarted or stopped.

Sometimes the devil got the sweetest call
Just like with kisses, those who seem to be on our side are often the ones who will hurt us the most.

I want a million bucks, I wanna fly to mars
The singer has dreams of wealth and adventure, wishing for material success and to travel to the stars.

I wanna die for love, I wanna touch the stars
The singer desires intense, passionate experiences, including love and the excitement of exploring the universe.

I wanna finish first, I wanna make my place
The artist wants to achieve success and be recognized for their achievements.

I wanna move the earth, I wanna make it shake
The artist desires huge, transformative accomplishments that will shift the course of history.

I wanna be your boss, don't wanna sell my soul
The artist wants control over their own life and career, but not at the cost of their morals or values.

I wanna take it off, I wanna have control
The singer wants to be in charge of their own life and decisions, free from external influence.

Control
The artist desires control over their own destiny and experiences.

Oh, will you ever make it out, son?
The singer wonders if they, or others like them, will ever achieve their desires and overcome their struggles.

Are you a sucker or a lucky one?
The singer questions whether others are experiencing luck or are being taken advantage of.

A lucky one
The singer reflects on their own good fortune, despite their struggles and pain.