Daft Punk, Get Lucky | Bangerz N Bopz

In the 58th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2024), we highlight “Get Lucky” performed by the Grammy-winning French duo, Daft Punk.  

Bring on the bold, fierce songs! Bangerz N Bopz serves up background info and insight into songs of various styles, especially songs that raise eyebrows and stir the pot.  Featured records can be classic or brand new. In the 58th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2024), we break down “Get Lucky” performed by Daft Punk.

“She’s up all night ‘til the sun / I’m up all night to get some.” Oh, snap ! “She’s up all night for good fun / I’m up all night to get lucky.” Who doesn’t love a feel-good, sensual jam? That’s exactly what French duo Daft Punk (Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter), assisted by Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers, gave us with “Get Lucky”. Williams sings those horny, thirsty lyrics from the crowning achievement of the multiplatinum album, Random Access Memories. Random Access Memories won Grammys for Album of The Year and Best Dance/Electronica Album.  “Get Lucky” won two Grammys: Record Of The Year and Best Pop Duo / Group Performance.  Daft Punk’s first massive hit, “Get Lucky” peaked at no. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song has been certified octuple platinum as of publication.

The ‘sex on the track’ catches the ears. Pharrell excels at the role of a guy looking to get laid – NSA, baby!  “What is this I’m feeling?” he asks in the second verse, continuing, “If you wanna leave, I’m with it, uh-huh.” The with-it-ness is ‘doing it’ in case you need clarification. They’re dancing, partying, and living it up, so why not throw in some sex? Daft Punk joins the action too, vocoder intact, repeating, “We’re up all night to get lucky.” YEAH! As fun as the sex angle is on “Get Lucky,” the musicianship supersedes. Daft Punk, Williams, and Rodgers composed this enduring bop. Daft Punk and Rodgers produced. Williams sounds fabulous in handling lead vocals. Rodgers shines on the guitar.  Daft Punk, as well as the supporting cast of instrumentalists, put in serious work. Sure, a one-night stand/casual sex isn’t a refined musical theme, but, the sheer musical magnificence of “Get Lucky” is refined, and undeniable.

Daft Punk // Random Access Memories // Daft Life Limited / Columbia // 2013

Daft Punk, Get Lucky: Bangerz N Bopz No. 58 (2024) [: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Daft Life Limited / Columbia; cottonbro studio, Harry Shelton, Kool Shooters, Lucas Pazeta, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Teddy Yang, Wesley Souza from Pexels]