Lucky One

Laura Branigan

About Lucky One

"The Lucky One", also known as "The Lucky One (Like a Wild Bird of Prey)", is a song by American singer Laura Branigan from her third studio album, Self Control (1984). It was released on July 2, 1984, as the album's second single. The song peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Branigan's fifth top-20 entry. Branigan's performance of "The Lucky One" won the Grand Prix award at the Tokyo Music Festival held April 1, 1984; the prize was three million yen ($13,400). The song was used as the theme for the 1983 television film An Uncommon Love. In 2000, Australian-born Irish singer Johnny Logan released a cover version as the third and final single from his album Love Is All (1999). 


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You can break away or you can stay 
You choose your life, you're free to fly 
Go on and fly 
Go on and fly 

She had it in her own time 
To get away and try to find 
Somewhere to go, to run 
She saw the world through open eyes 
And never let a soul inside 
Don't come too close, so close 
Baby thinks she's smart, but what about her heart? 

Like a wild bird of prey, like a thief in the night 
You can take what you want, and you don't think twice 
Cause the world's in your hands, you got all you want 
And you won't change a thing, you're the lucky one 
Oh, the lucky one 
Oh, the lucky one 

Her soul was strong, her heart was tough 
And when she felt she had enough 
She tore herself away 
Love in the dark is all you see 
Get what you want, not what you need 
You look the other way 
Never letting on to what it's all become 

Like a wild bird of prey, like a thief in the night 
You can take what you want, and you don't think twice 
Cause the world's in your hands, and you've got all you want 
And you won't change a thing, you're the lucky one 
Oh, the lucky one 
Oh, the lucky one 

Life is a dream, the lucky one, the lucky one, the lucky one 
Oh, life is a dream, the lucky one 
Life is a dream, the lucky one, the lucky one 
Baby thinks she's smart, but what about her heart? 

Like a wild bird of prey, like a thief in the night 
You can take what you want, and you don't think twice 
Cause the world's in your hands, and you've got all you want 
And you won't change a thing, you're the lucky one 
Oh, the lucky one 
Oh, the lucky one 
Oh, the lucky one 
Oh, the lucky one

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Laura Branigan

Laura Ann Branigan (July 3, 1952 – August 26, 2004) was an American singer, songwriter and actress. She is best known for her 1982 Platinum-certified hit "Gloria" and for the number-four single "Self Control". Branigan is also remembered for the Top 10 "Solitaire" and for the number-one adult contemporary hit "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You", as well as four other US Top 40 hits. more »

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Written by: BRUCE ROBERTS

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Lucky One" is a song performed by Laura Branigan, an American singer popular for hits like "Gloria" and "Self-Control."
Album Details
The song "Lucky One" is from Laura Branigan’s third studio album, "Self Control", released in 1984.
Chart Performance
"Lucky One" also known as "The Lucky One" did pretty well on the charts, it peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Song Genre
This song, like many of Laura's other hits, falls under the genre of pop and dance-pop music.
Songwriters
"The Lucky One" was written by popular songwriter Bruce Roberts who has written for other well-known artists, such as Barbra Streisand, Donna Summer, and Dolly Parton.
Music Video
A music video of the song was produced featuring Laura performing the song on a stage to an enthusiastic audience.
Award Nomination
This song was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1985 for Best Pop Vocal Performance – Female, which marks one of Laura Branigan’s significant achievements.
Song Theme
"The Lucky One" is interpreted as a song about a woman who has overcome difficulties and emerged stronger, feeling fortunate and "lucky".
Different Version
In 2009, the song was digitally remastered and re-released on a compilation album, "Shine On: The Ultimate Collection".
Legacy
Even decades after its release, "The Lucky One" continues to be a beloved track among fans of Laura Branigan and 80s pop music alike.

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