Lucky
Radiohead
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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 'Cause I'm your superhero We are standing on the edge The head of state has called 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 'Cause I'm your superhero We are standing on the edge We are standing on the edge
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Written by: Thomas Edward Yorke, Edward John O'Brien, Colin Charles Greenwood, Jonathan Richard Guy Greenwood, Philip James Selway
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Lucky" is a song by the UK-based band Radiohead and was initially released on The Help Album, a various artists charity compilation produced by War Child in 1995.
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Album InclusionThis track later found its place on the band's third studio album, "OK Computer," released in 1997.
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5-Minute CreationReportedly, this song was completed in just five hours, making it one of the fastest productions by Radiohead.
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Sound InspirationThe song was inspired by a dream Thom Yorke, the band's lead vocalist and primary songwriter, had about a plane crash.
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Unique Recording"Lucky" was recorded during a single day of session with Nigel Godrich. This marked Godrich's first collaboration with the band.
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Charity ContributionThe song was compiled along with other music by various artists for The Help Album to raise funds to aid children in war-torn areas.
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Critical Acclaim"Lucky" received critical acclaim from several music critics and is often listed as one of the best songs by Radiohead.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics of the song speak of survival against all odds and finding triumph in the face of adversity.
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Album Artwork ConnectionThe line "The head of state has called for me by name / But I don't have time for him" from "Lucky" has been theorized by fans to tie into the theme represented in the album's artwork: a dystopian future marked by rampant technology and consumerism.
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Live PerformancesThe song has been performed live by Radiohead countless times, especially during their OK Computer tour.
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