The song "Lucky That Way" by Joe Walsh is about his journey as a musician and how he feels fortunate for everything he has achieved. He acknowledges that he is not something special but people do recognize him to some extent. Through the song, he talks about his life in California with a palm tree and a swimming pool. He feels lucky to be able to play his music and have fun. Joe also talks about his wife who makes him happy. He feels lucky that he makes her happy too. They both decided to stay together and get married. People often ask Joe how he does what he does with such style and grace, to which he humbly replies that he is just lucky that way. He started in the middle of nowhere and didn't have far to fall. When he thought it was the end of the world, things didn't turn out so bad after all. Joe also shares a secret with his listeners that if you act like you know what you're doing, people will think that you actually do. The song celebrates Joe's journey as a musician and the happiness he feels in his personal life.
