You're a Lucky Guy
Embrace Life's Fortunes: You're a Lucky Guy by Billie Holiday
Lyrics
You're a lucky guy when you consider
Expressing that one is fortunate when considering their circumstances.
The highest bidder can't buy
Highlighting that even the highest bidder cannot purchase certain valuable qualities.
The gleam in your eyes
Referring to the sparkle or shine in the person's eyes, symbolizing a positive outlook or emotion.
You're a lucky guy
A reaffirmation that the person is fortunate or lucky.
Thank you lucky stars
Expressing gratitude to fortunate circumstances or destiny.
You've got a honey who wants no money
Describing a romantic partner who values the person for who they are, not for material wealth.
She'll take you just as you are
Emphasizing the unconditional acceptance of the person by their romantic partner.
Thank you lucky stars
Reiterating gratitude for the fortunate situation.
Hey fellow, say fellow
A friendly call to another person, possibly male.
Don't you realize it's fated, you rated
Encouraging the person to recognize and appreciate their predetermined fate and worth.
Open up your eyes
An urging to become aware of one's surroundings or opportunities.
You're lucky guy
A repetition, reinforcing the idea of being a fortunate individual.
You're just beginning so have your inning
Suggesting that the person is at the beginning of a positive phase and should enjoy their successes.
And let your troubles boom by
Encouraging the person to let go of their troubles and enjoy life.
No one can deny you're a lucky guy
Affirming that no one can dispute the person's luck or good fortune.
Hey fellow, say fellow
A repeated friendly call to another person.
Look at Mr. Jones
Directing attention to Mr. Jones, possibly to contrast their situation with the person's luck.
He's there and he's staring
Describing Mr. Jones as present and observant, possibly envious of the person's good fortune.
Even he must know
Suggesting that even Mr. Jones recognizes the person's luck or success.
You're a lucky guy
A repetition, reinforcing the idea of being a fortunate individual.
So why not treasure your highest pleasure
Advising the person to cherish their greatest joy or source of happiness.
And live right up till you die
Encouraging the person to live life fully until their death.
No one can deny boy
Reaffirming that no one can dispute the person's luck or good fortune.
You're a lucky guy
A final repetition, emphasizing the person's fortunate status.
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