Warren Haynes (born 6 April 1960), guitarist and musician. He is a guitaris… Read Full Bio ↴Warren Haynes (born 6 April 1960), guitarist and musician. He is a guitarist for the Allman Brothers Band and is the primary singer, guitarist, and songwriter for Gov't Mule. He also released a solo album in 1992, Tales Of Ordinary Madness

Haynes also spent the summer of 2004 playing with The Dead, a group featuring the remaining members of The Grateful Dead. He was also a member of the longest running lineup of Phil Lesh's "Phil Lesh and Friend's" band, comprised of himself, Lesh, Jimmy Herring, John Molo, and Rob Baracco

In 2004, he was named to the Rolling Stone magazine list of 100 Greatest Guitarists of All-Time at #23. He was joined on the list by fellow Allman Brothers Band guitarists Duane Allman, Dickey Betts, and Derek Trucks.

Warren is well known for the annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam which draws many well known musicians, who play until the early morning hours. The Jam is a benefit for Habitat for Humanity, and is known as one of the best shows in the country.

Lucky
Warren Haynes Lyrics

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[Originally by Radiohead]

I'm on a roll,
I'm on a roll this time,
I feel my luck could change.

Kill me Sarah,
Kill me again with love,

It's gonna be a glorious day.

Pull me out of the aircrash,
Pull me out of the lake,
I'm your superhero,
We are standing on the edge.

The head of state has sent for me by name,
But I don't have time for him.
It's gonna be a glorious day!
I feel my luck could change.

Pull me out of the aircrash,
Pull me out of the lake,
I'm your superhero,
We are standing on the edge.

Pull me out of the aircrash,
Pull me out of the lake,

I'm your superhero,
We are standing on the edge.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Warren Haynes's cover version of Radiohead's song, "Lucky," have complex symbolism and imagery that suggest themes of struggle, resilience, and hope. The phrase "I'm on a roll" signals the beginning of a positive streak of luck, and the line "I feel my luck could change" amplifies this sense of hope and optimism. The metaphor of being pulled out of an aircrash and lake represents the idea of escaping from danger or adversity, with the singer being cast as a "superhero" who has overcome a difficult situation.

The request to "Kill me Sarah / Kill me again with love" is enigmatic but may be interpreted as a desire for strength through vulnerability or acceptance of a painful situation. These lines are followed by "It's gonna be a glorious day," which could suggest that through suffering, the singer has gained a sense of perspective or growth. The reference to being summoned by a head of state but having no time could symbolize a resistance to authority or oppression.

Overall, the song's lyrics are open to interpretation, but the themes of perseverance, hope, and redemption are consistent throughout. The use of vivid, evocative metaphors creates a sense of both intensity and transcendence.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm on a roll,
I'm experiencing unprecedented success,

I'm on a roll this time,
I'm confident that my current luck streak will continue.

I feel my luck could change.
Despite my good fortune, I sense that it could quickly turn against me.

Kill me Sarah,
Sarah, please end my pain or suffering.

Kill me again with love,
Express your love towards me in such a way that it feels like a mercy killing.

It's gonna be a glorious day.
I anticipate that an event in the near future will be a great success or source of joy.

Pull me out of the aircrash,
Rescue me from a catastrophic situation, like a plane crash.

Pull me out of the lake,
Extract me from a situation that could be dangerous, like drowning in a lake.

I'm your superhero,
I want to be someone you can rely on for support and protection, like a hero.

We are standing on the edge.
We are in a risky or precarious position.

The head of state has sent for me by name,
I've been summoned by the leader of my country for a specific reason.

But I don't have time for him.
I'm too busy or important to waste my time on their request.

It's gonna be a glorious day!
I maintain my confidence that the future will bring great success and happiness.

Pull me out of the aircrash,
Repeat of previous line.

Pull me out of the lake,
Repeat of previous line.

I'm your superhero,
Repeat of previous line.

We are standing on the edge.
Repeat of previous line.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Anthem Entertainment, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alexander Erik Kronlund, Martin Max, Rami Yacoub

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