Lucky Now

Ryan Adams

About Lucky Now

"Lucky Now" is a song by alt country singer-songwriter Ryan Adams, and the lead single from his studio album Ashes & Fire. According to Adams, the single is based upon "my time in New York in my twenties."


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2011
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I don't remember were we wild and young
All that faded into memory
I feel like somebody I don't know
Are we really who we used to be
Am I really who I was

The lights will draw you in
And the dark will bring you down
And the night will break your heart
But only if you're lucky now

Waiting outside while you find your keys
Like bags of trash in the blackening snow
City of neon and toes that freeze
We've got nothing and nowhere to go
We've got nothing and nowhere

And the lights will draw you in
And the dark will take you down
The night will break your heart
But only if you're lucky now

And if the lights will draw you in
And the dark will take you down
But love will mend your heart
But only if you're lucky now

I don't remember were we wild and young
All that's faded into memory
I feel like somebody I don't know
Are we really who we used to be
Am I really who I was

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Ryan Adams

David Ryan Adams (born November 5, 1974) is an American alt-country/rock singer-songwriter, from Jacksonville, North Carolina. Adams left the group Whiskeytown and released his first solo album Heartbreaker in 2000. The album was nominated for the Shortlist Music Prize and Adams released six additional solo albums, including the UK certified-gold Gold. He released five albums with the rock band The Cardinals and in 2009 Adams married singer-songwriter and actress Mandy Moore. Adams left The Cardinals and announced that he was taking a break from music. He resumed performing in October 2010 and released his thirteenth studio album, Ashes & Fire, on October 11, 2011. The album peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard 200. more »

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Written by: Ryan Adams

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14 facts about this song

Music Genres
"Lucky Now" is categorized under Alternative Country, Alternative Rock, and Country Rock music genres.
Album Details
The song is from the album "Ashes & Fire," which was released on October 7, 2011.
Track Information
"Lucky Now" is the second track on the album and was released as a single.
Chart Performance
It reached number five on the Adult Alternative Songs chart in the United States.
Songwriting Inspiration
Ryan Adams wrote this song about his sobriety and the changes in his life after he quit drugs and alcohol.
Collaborations
Norah Jones provided backing vocals for the song.
Music Video
A music video was released for "Lucky Now," directed by Philip Andelman, who has worked with artists like Taylor Swift and John Mayer.
Song Reception
Critics praised "Lucky Now" for its introspective lyrics and Adams' matured songwriting.
Live Performances
Ryan Adams performed "Lucky Now" on shows such as "The Late Show with David Letterman."
Accolades
The album "Ashes & Fire," which includes "Lucky Now," was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical, in 2012.
Unique Composition
Unlike many of Adams' other songs, "Lucky Now" has a decidedly hopeful undertone.
Album Production
Notably famous producer Glyn Johns had also worked on this song.
Public Relation
This song reintroduced Ryan Adams to a wider audience after struggling with health issues and was pivotal in revitalizing his music career.
Legacy
"Lucky Now" is considered one of Ryan Adams' signature songs. The song is one of his most-streamed on Spotify.

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