I Was So Lucky
Roxette · Have A Nice Day
It's no secret I've been waiting
but I didn't expect this
Nothing will remain,
nothing stays the same
after you came
It's no secret I've been starving,
I never felt anything for years
I sat up all night
just to watch your smile
when you're sleepíng
I was so lucky you came by
and turned a different corner
I could've been somewhere else,
you could've passed by,
could've passed by
Come on and sail the sea with me
Come on, let's go around the world
Maybe find a flat or a canyon house
for the season
I was so lucky you came by
and turned a different corner
It could've been someone else
you had in mind
I was so lucky you found me
My rags turned gold and silver
I could've been somewhere else,
you could've passed by,
could've passed by
What would you make of this, my baby?
The sun through the trees
Is there a better place to be?
I was so lucky you came by
and turned a different corner
It could have been someone else
you had in mind, oh my
I was so lucky you picked me
My trash turned to silver Yea,
I could have been somewhere else,
you could've passed by,
you could've passed by
but I didn't expect this
Nothing will remain,
nothing stays the same
after you came
It's no secret I've been starving,
I never felt anything for years
I sat up all night
just to watch your smile
when you're sleepíng
I was so lucky you came by
and turned a different corner
I could've been somewhere else,
you could've passed by,
could've passed by
Come on and sail the sea with me
Come on, let's go around the world
Maybe find a flat or a canyon house
for the season
I was so lucky you came by
and turned a different corner
It could've been someone else
you had in mind
I was so lucky you found me
My rags turned gold and silver
I could've been somewhere else,
you could've passed by,
could've passed by
What would you make of this, my baby?
The sun through the trees
Is there a better place to be?
I was so lucky you came by
and turned a different corner
It could have been someone else
you had in mind, oh my
I was so lucky you picked me
My trash turned to silver Yea,
I could have been somewhere else,
you could've passed by,
you could've passed by
I Was So Lucky
Released in 1988 on Roxette's album Have A Nice Day, "I Was So Lucky" stands as a defining track of the Swedish synth-pop era. The song features the duo's signature blend of melodic pop sensibilities and electronic production, showcasing Per Gessle's songwriting prowess alongside Marie Fredriksson's emotive vocals. As a staple of their discography, the recording captures the optimistic yet reflective mood characteristic of late 1980s European pop. It remains a significant part of Roxette's catalog, frequently covered and celebrated for its catchy hook and enduring appeal across generations of listeners.