The Luckiest

Album: Rockin' The Suburbs (2001)
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Songfacts®:

  • In this song, Folds sings about knowing that the girl he's with is the perfect girl for him, that they are soul mates. >>>
    Suggestion credit:
    emily - Olney, IL
  • This song was originally written for the 2000 movie Loser, directed by Amy Heckerling. It was deleted from the movie along with the scene it was written for, making its way that year onto the album Rockin the Suburbs.
  • Aussie fans could also hear this song in a TV advertisement for RSPCA Australia. >>>
    Suggestion credit:
    Emma - Melbourne, Australia, for above 2

Comments: 4

  • Ricksterr from CanadaAlso included as part of the soundtrack for the movie About Time
  • Beth from CaI think this song is about twin flames (rather than soul mates).
  • Elizabeth Schafer from West Long Branch, Njthanks ben for a beautiful song. i feel lucky when i hear it!
  • Claire from Fresno, Cait says its by ben folds five, but this song came after they broke up... so isnt it technically by ben folds?
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