Lucky

Britney Spears

About Lucky

"Lucky" is a song recorded by American singer Britney Spears. It was released on August 8, 2000 by Jive Records as the second single from her second studio album Oops!... I Did It Again. After meeting with producers Max Martin and Rami Yacoub in Sweden, the singer recorded several songs for the album, including "Lucky". The song tells a story about a famous movie star named Lucky, who, despite seemingly having it all – fame, wealth, beauty – is truly lonely and unhappy on the inside. It was praised by music critics, who considered its melody and rhythm as sweet and catchy, and noted the lyrics to be about Spears herself. "Lucky" achieved commercial success worldwide, peaking at number 1 in Austria, Germany, Sweden and Switzerland, while reaching the top 10 in several European countries. In the United Kingdom, the song peaked at number 5, and is Spears' tenth best-selling single in the country, having sold over 225,000 copies there. It also peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. An accompanying music video was directed by Dave Meyers, and portrays Spears as herself and a melancholy movie star Lucky, who just wants to have some fun in life. Spears has performed "Lucky" in a number of live appearances and in two of her concert tours. 


Year:
2009
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This is a story about a girl named Lucky

Early morning, she wakes up
Knock, knock, knock on the door
It's time for make-up, perfect smile
It's you they're all waiting for
They go
Isn't she lovely, this Hollywood girl?
And they say

She's so lucky, she's a star 
But she cry, cry, cries in her lonely heart, thinking
If there's nothing missing in my life
Then why do these tears come at night?

Lost in an image, in a dream
But there's no one there to wake her up
And the world is spinning, and she keeps on winning
But tell me what happens when it stops?
They go
Isn't she lovely, this Hollywood girl?
And they say

She's so lucky, she's a star 
But she cry, cry, cries in her lonely heart, thinking
If there's nothing missing in my life
Then why do these tears come at night?

Best actress, and the winner is Lucky
I'm Roger Johnson for Pop News standing outside the arena waiting for Lucky
Oh my god here she comes

Isn't she lovely, this Hollywood girl?
She is so lucky, but why does she cry?
If there is nothing missing in her life
Why do tears come at night?

And they say she's so lucky, she's a star 
But she cry, cry, cries in her lonely heart, thinking
If there's nothing missing in my life
Then why do these tears come at night?

She's so lucky 
But she cry, cry, cries in her lonely heart, thinking
If there's nothing missing in my life
Then why do these tears come at night?

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Britney Spears

Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, she began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album ...Baby One More Time in 1999, which became the best-selling album by a teenage solo artist. During her first decade in the music industry, she became a prominent figure in mainstream popular music and popular culture, followed by a much-publicized personal life. Her first two albums established her as a pop icon and broke sales records, while title tracks "...Baby One More Time" and "Oops!... I Did It Again" became international number-one hits… more »

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Written by: Alexander Erik Kronlund, Martin Max, Rami Yacoub

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Lucky" was released on August 8, 2000, as the second single from Britney Spears' second studio album "Oops!... I Did It Again."
Songwriters
The song was written by Max Martin and Rami Yacoub, both of whom have been hugely influential in the pop music world. Max Martin in particular is known for crafting hits for stars like Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, and the Backstreet Boys.
Song's Meaning
The song is about a famous pop star named "Lucky" who, despite all her fame and fortune, is truly unhappy. It's often interpreted as a reflection of the pressures of fame Britney herself was experiencing at the time.
Music Video
The music video for "Lucky" was directed by Dave Meyers. In the video, Britney portrays both the character of Lucky and herself.
Chart Performance
"Lucky" reached number one in four countries and reached the top ten in 15 others including Australia, Canada, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, proving it to be a successful international hit.
Awards
For the song "Lucky", Britney Spears received a nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 43rd Grammy Awards.
Song's Popularity
"Lucky" remains one of Britney Spears' most popular songs. It has been streamed millions of times on platforms like Spotify and YouTube.
Cover Versions
Various artists have covered "Lucky" including Glee's Chris Colfer and Adam Lambert in the television show's second season.
Live Performances
"Lucky" was added to the setlist of Spears' second concert tour, the "Oops!... I Did It Again Tour" which took place in 2000 and 2001.
Impact on Pop Culture
The song is often recognized as one of Britney's biggest asset to her acting skills on the showcase, partially because it predicts some of the struggles with fame and mental health she would experience later in her career.

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