Lyrics

The Wise Guy and Lucky
On a blind double date
Were set up with two sisters
Named Destiny and Fate
The first to move was Lucky
The Wise Guy was too late
He lusted after Destiny
But he ended up with Fate

He whispered, “Lucky bastard,
You live up to your name.”
Said Lucky, “What’s the difference?
They’re both about the same.”
The Wise Guy said,
“Who you trying to kid?
I knew that’s what you’d say.
You know as well as I do,
Those two are night and day.

But if you like, I’ll tell you
you lucky so-and-so
why I would make a different choice
as if you don’t well know.
Though Fate’s the easier I’ve heard tell
What good is there to gain?
Though Destiny might challenge you,
You know she’s worth the pain.

Though Destiny might lead you on
While Fate throws you a bone
She’ll show you her true colors
While Fate’s remain unknown
Though Destiny might bend your ear,
Fate, she seldom talks
Just busts in unexpectedly
While Destiny, she knocks.

And friend that’s why I’d rather try
To weather out a date
In misery with Destiny
Than wistfully with Fate
That’s why I say quite plainly
If I had to choose a mate
I would rather die by Destiny
Than live in the hands of Fate.

The Wise Guy made his point so well
That Lucky wouldn’t budge
He held on tight to Destiny
While nothing but a grudge
Was held in his friend’s lustful grip
His jealousy gone wild.
Lucky, he said not a word
Just shook his head and smiled

The Wise Guy and Lucky
On a blind double date
Were set up with two sisters
Named Destiny and Fate