Luck Be a Lady

Referring to Luck as a personified entity, possibly a metaphor for chance or fate.

Expressing uncertainty or skepticism about the reliability of luck.

Noting that luck can be unpredictable or unreliable, using a play on the idea of "unladylike" behavior.

Referring to the singer having a date or encounter with Luck.

Describing previous experiences where things have been favorable or abundant.

Suggesting that despite initial success, there's a chance of facing rejection or disappointment.

Indicating the possibility of forgetting proper behavior or etiquette.

Suggesting the possibility of Luck leaving abruptly.

Expressing the singer's sense of powerlessness and resorting to prayer for a positive outcome.

Repeating the desire for luck to favor the singer, with a nod to the uncertainty of luck's nature.

Luck be a lady tonight

Luck if you've ever been a lady to begin with

Luck be a lady tonight.

Expressing a wish for Luck to show its positive side, acknowledging past negative behavior towards others.

How nice a dame you can be

I've seen the way you've treated other guys you've been with

Luck be a lady with me.

Stressing the expectations of loyalty and proper conduct from Luck, drawing parallels with escort etiquette.

It isn't fair, it isn't nice

A lady doesn't wander all over the room

And blow on some other guy's dice.

So let's keep the party polite

Never get out of my sight

Stick with me baby, I'm the fellow you came in with

Reiterating the hope for luck to be on the singer's side.

Luck be a lady

Luck be a lady tonight.

Repeating the plea for luck, questioning whether luck has ever been favorable to the singer.

Luck be a lady tonight.

Luck, if you've ever been a lady to begin with

Empty line.

Reaffirming the desire for Luck to be a lady, appealing for better treatment based on past experiences.

How nice a dame you can be

I know the way you've treated other guys you've been with

Luck be a lady, a lady, be a lady with me.

Expressing the hope for luck to favor the singer specifically.

Describing the expected behavior of a lady and criticizing flirtatious actions.

She'd have a heart, she'd have a soul

A lady wouldn't make little snake eyes at me

When I've got my life on this roll.

Using gambling imagery, emphasizing the stakes of the situation and the unpredictability of luck.

Roll 'em, roll 'em, roll 'em!

Repeating the emphasis on maintaining a polite and loyal demeanor, ensuring Luck doesn't stray.

Never get out of my sight

Never get out of my sight.

Stating the commitment to stick together and reiterating the desire for Luck to favor the singer.

Stick with me, baby, I'm the fellow you came in with

Luck be a lady

Luck be a lady

Empty line.

Concluding with a strong declaration, urging luck to be on the singer's side.

Right!