The story behind
Laura Branigan wrote "The Lucky One" for her album *Self Control*, released in 1984. The song was recorded in the studio and runs for 4 minutes and 11 seconds. It is a pop song with a gentle rhythm and lyrics that tell the story of someone who lived a life in the spotlight but decided to step away from it all. The story centers on a person who, after losing their privacy, moved to a quiet place, without anyone knowing where. The song ends with a line that seems to describe that new place: "They say you bought a bunch of land somewhere / chose the rose garden over Madison Square." It’s a song that feels authentic, as if Laura’s voice were telling a story that matters to her. ↓ Skip to chordsVerse 1
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From the album
Self Control
Laura Branigan · 1984 · Track 1