O Lucky Man
Fortune's Dance: Unveiling the Narrative in 'O Lucky Man' by The Grapes of Wrath
Lyrics
O lucky man
Expressing admiration or addressing a fortunate individual.
Make this scene, make a fist
Suggesting taking control or making a bold move in the current situation.
Take us by hand
Guiding or leading others with a supportive gesture.
Lead us from our boomtown ways
Encouraging a departure from unsustainable or destructive habits.
O lucky man
Reiterating the admiration for the fortunate individual.
Small town boys are nowhere going
Expressing the aimlessness or lack of direction of individuals from small towns.
You'll find his plan
Referring to a plan or strategy for success.
Pull the blackjack lucky man
Referencing a lucky individual with a winning hand in a card game (blackjack).
And with a knowing tone
Speaking with a confident and informed manner.
The famous streams unfold
Describing the unfolding of well-known and celebrated accomplishments.
You'll make them eat the words they never knew they spoke
Suggesting the individual will prove critics wrong or contradict their statements.
O lucky man
Repeating the admiration for the fortunate individual.
O-- lucky man
Repeating the expression of admiration with emphasis.
O lucky man
Reiterating the admiration for the fortunate individual.
O-- lucky man
Repeating the expression of admiration with emphasis.
O lucky man
Reiterating the admiration for the fortunate individual.
Cut our manners down to size
Advocating for humility by reducing arrogance or pretentious behavior.
Hello hightide
Greeting a high tide, possibly symbolizing a favorable or prosperous period.
All you had to do was sign
Implying that success only required a simple action, such as signing a document.
O lucky man
Repeating the admiration for the fortunate individual.
All those people you can't stand
Referring to disliked individuals who now face consequences.
Got your revenge
Indicating that the fortunate individual has achieved revenge or justice.
In your palm of lucky man
Highlighting the control or influence the fortunate individual has.
And with a knowing tone
Speaking with a confident and informed manner.
The famous streams unfold
Describing the unfolding of well-known and celebrated accomplishments.
You'll make them eat the words
Suggesting the individual will prove critics wrong or contradict their statements.
They never knew they spoke
Repeating the idea of proving critics wrong or contradicting their statements.
O lucky man
Repeating the admiration for the fortunate individual.
O-- lucky man
Repeating the expression of admiration with emphasis.
O lucky man
Reiterating the admiration for the fortunate individual.
O-- lucky man
Repeating the expression of admiration with emphasis.
Repeat
Indicating a repetition or continuation of the previous sentiments.
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