FAWM: "How Lucky Am I"

How Lucky Am I

2025 by @carleybaer

Liner Notes

Sort of along the lines of being thankful for unanswered prayers. I was presented with an opportunity that, had I taken it, would've created a lot more hardship in my life that I wasn't fully aware of at the time. I'm grateful to have gotten that opportunity, and grateful to have thought better of it.

Lyrics

I said I wanted something The universe concurred I didn’t think it was listening But then somehow it heard How lucky How lucky am I

The shining silver platter The lighting was the touch And here it was in front of me And I wanted it so much How lucky How lucky am I

But as I went to reach for it It flashed across my eyes There’s nothing that’s for nothing There are strings and there are ties And here’s the thing you thought you wanted The answer to your plea But be careful what you wish for, darling Nothing is for free

And so I gave a second thought Although the silver shined I said thank you anyway But I think I’ve changed my mind How lucky How lucky am I

Comments

@rosiebans 2025

Oh Carley, this is fantastic! What a gorgeous melody and your lyrics are SO strong, such a storyteller.

@bobjestes 2025

You have written a piece that simply conveys a very deep, realization… without being preachy. It is uplifting and effectively shares the joy and wisdom with me, the listener. Great job Carley… and very nice, simple accompaniment.

@mattpierce 2025

I love your voice more than the uke (thought the uke drowned out your vocals) clever lyrics as always! Love it!

@lichtere 2025

Really like that one, C. Tender, poignant, beautiful.

@greengrassgirl 2025

Great message, and the marvelous tones in your vocal are sublime. Very nice!

@ambroise 2025

This is beautyfully sweet. Your voice and the ukulele go very well together. Tat alone got my nerves relax. I love the bold move of switching to a minor chord on "how lucky". And underneath the beauty I dig the wisdom message of the song.