From the recording Lucky One
“Lucky One” is a nostalgic reflection on growing up surrounded by grandparents, family, and friends along the river. Dedicated to my grandmother, the song celebrates her love, strength, and the lasting influence she had on my life. It captures the innocence and joy of childhood and the deep connection to family roots. The arrangement blends warm pop melodies with alternative country textures, featuring a soulful slide guitar that flows throughout. The vocals carry an emotional hook that ties the story together—a heartfelt tribute to where we come from and the people who shape us.
Lyrics
Sipping on my favorite Shasta soda
My favorite flavor, yeah, cherry cola
Surrounded by nature, in the sun
So carefree, and having fun
Didn’t have a care in the world, not a one
A kid on the river, yeah, the lucky one
These are the days, I remember
Friends and family, come together
Each year as the weather gets warm
I think about those days, those days past gone
I see my grandmothers smile, yeah, And I pause for awhile
I’m the kid on the river, Yeah, the lucky one
Ooh, ooh, the Lucky One, yeah, ooh, ooh, ooh
Take a break, from the cruel, cruel world
Break bread, laugh, forget for awhile
Grandparents, shower you with warmth and love
Make you feel like heaven above, yeah
Underneath a blanket, star gazing
Listening to the locust broadcasting
Freeze frame moments, etched in time
A kid on the river, yeah, so sublime
Each year as the weather gets warm
I think about those days, those days past, gone
I see my grandmothers smile, yeah, And I pause for awhile
I’m the kid on the river, Yeah, the lucky one
Ooh, ooh, the Lucky One, yeah, ooh, ooh
Growing up, sure can be hard
The days of summer, seem so far
All these years have come to pass
I got a photographic memory, I pray will last
Take a break, from the cruel, cruel world
Break bread, laugh. forget for awhile
Grandparents, shower you with warmth and love
Make you feel like heaven above
Underneath a blanket, star gazing
Listening to the locust, broadcasting
Freeze frame moments, etched in time
A kid on the river, so sublime
Ooh, ooh, the Lucky One, yeah, ooh, ooh, ooh
The summer days, seem never ending
These are the times, I be missing
Freeze frame moments, Etched in time
A kid on the river, yeah, so sublime