I Feel Lucky
Mary Chapin Carpenter
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Well, I woke up this morning, stumbled out of my rack. I opened up the paper to the page in the back. It only took me a minute for my finger to find my daily dose of destiny under my sigh. My eyes just about popped out-a my head. It said,"The starts are stacked against you, girl. Get back in bed." I feel lucky, I feel lucky, Yeah. No Professor Doom gonna stand in my way. Mm, I feel lucky today. Well, I strolled down to the corner, gave my numbers to the clerk. The pot's eleven million, so I called in sick to work. I bought a pack of Camels, a burrito and a Barq's crossed against the light made a beeline for the park. The sky began to thunder, the wind began to moan. I heard a voice above me sayin', "Girl, you'd better get back home." I feel lucky, I feel lucky, yeah. No tropical depression gonna steal my sun away. Mm, I feel lucky today. Now Eleven million later, I was sittin' at the bar. I bought the house a double, then the waitress a new car. Dwight Yoakim's in the corner, try'n' to catch my eye. Lyle Lovett's right beside me with his hand upon my thigh. The moral of this story, it's simple but it's true: Hey, the stars might lie, but the numbers never do. I feel lucky, I feel lucky, yeah. Hey Dwight, hey Lyle, boys, you don't have to fight. Hot dog, I feel lucky tonight. I feel lucky, I feel lucky. Think I'll flip a coin I'm a winner either way. Mmmmm I feel lucky today
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Written by: DON SCHLITZ, MARY CARPENTER, MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"I Feel Lucky," is a popular country song performed by Mary Chapin Carpenter, an American singer-songwriter and musician, renowned for her blend of country and folk music.
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SongwritersThough performed by Carpenter, "I Feel Lucky" was penned down by Don Schlitz and Carpenter herself. Schlitz is a reputable name in the country music industry, having written numerous hits for various artists.
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Release InformationThe song was released in April 1992 as the second single from Carpenter's fourth studio album, "Come On Come On."
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, "I Feel Lucky" climbed to number 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks. It ended up being Carpenter's highest charting single to date.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I Feel Lucky" features Carpenter in various scenes playing guitar, singing, and even engaged in a poker game.
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Grammy Awards"I Feel Lucky" won two Grammy Awards in 1992. Mary Chapin Carpenter won the award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance, and the songwriters, Carpenter and Don Schlitz, won the award for Best Country Song.
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Unique StorytellingThe song's lyrics tell a story of a woman who wins the lottery, reflects Mary Chapin Carpenter's knack for detailed, compelling narrative in her music.
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Song GenreWhile the song is technically classified as country music, it also incorporates elements of folk and rock, creating a unique musical blend that's characterized many of Carpenter's hits.
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Collaboration with SchlitzThis song marked one of the successful collaborations between Carpenter and Schlitz. The duo's songwriting partnership proved to be fruitful, as several of their co-written songs achieved both critical and commercial success.
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InfluenceSince its release, "I Feel Lucky" has been hailed as an anthem of optimism and positive thinking, influencing a new generation of country artists with its storytelling-derived lyrics and blend of country with other genres. It's also often used in situations relating to luck or winning.
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