Thinking back on what we had
Want to give in, want to give up
Despair washes over you
Where do you go, what will you do
Your mind is racing in a million directions all at once
Where will you turn
You're not in this all alone
Just look around, and you'll see
The answers right before your eyes
I'm here for you, and you for me
It's hard to open up, just try and you'll see
True friends will always be there

Thinking back on what we had
All those times we shared
All those times good and bad
Our growing friendship has formed a bond
Never ending

You were there through it all, now it's my turn
There's no doubt, good lookin' out
When life's not fair
True friends will always be there

Overall Meaning

The song "Good Lookin' Out" by Sick of It All is a powerful and heartfelt tribute to the importance of friendship and support. The lyrics describe a moment when things seem overwhelming and the singer is on the verge of giving up, but is reminded that they are not alone and that their friends are there for them. The imagery of the mind racing in a million directions and despair washing over you creates a palpable sense of anxiety and disorientation, but the message of the song is ultimately one of hope and solidarity. By looking around and opening up to those who care about us, we can find the strength and resilience to face life's challenges.

The phrase "good lookin' out" is a slang expression that originated in African American communities in the US, and refers to the act of watching out for or helping someone. The song was released in 1999 on Sick of It All's album "Call to Arms," which was a critical and commercial success for the band. The energetic and aggressive sound of the song is characteristic of hardcore punk, and the fast-paced rhythm and driving guitar riffs create a sense of urgency that complements the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

Thinking back on what we had
Reflecting on the good times we had together

Want to give in, want to give up
Feeling overwhelmed and discouraged

Despair washes over you
Feeling hopeless and defeated

Where do you go, what will you do
Feeling lost and unsure of your next steps

Your mind is racing in a million directions all at once
Feeling confused and scatterbrained

Where will you turn
Wondering who to turn to for help

You're not in this all alone
You have support and are not alone

Just look around, and you'll see
There are people around you who care

The answers right before your eyes
The solution is often simple and obvious

I'm here for you, and you for me
We can rely on each other for support

It's hard to open up, just try and you'll see
It can be difficult to ask for help, but it's worth it

True friends will always be there
Real friends will stand by you through thick and thin

You were there through it all, now it's my turn
I owe you for being there for me

There's no doubt, good lookin' out
Thank you for being a great friend

When life's not fair
During difficult times

True friends will always be there
Real friends will stand by you through thick and thin

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ARMAND MAJIDI, CRAIG SETARI, LOU KOLLER, PETE KOLLER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Mikey Law

50w

Thinking back on what we had
Want to give in, want to give up
Despair washes over you
Where do you go, what will you do
Your mind is racing in a million directions all at once
Where will you turn
You're not in this all alone
Just look around, and you'll see
The answers right before your eyes
I'm here for you, and you for me
It's hard to open up, just try and you'll see
True friends will always be there
Thinking back on what we had
All those times we shared
All those times good and bad
Our growing friendship has formed a bond
Never ending
You were there through it all, now it's my turn
You're not in this all alone
Just look around, and you'll see
The answers right before your eyes
I'm here for you, and you for me
It's hard to open up, just try and you'll see
True friends will always be there
There's no doubt, good lookin' out
When life's not fair
True friends will always be there

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milkhsuppe

7y↑3

essential masterpiece of 90's hardcorepunk, with fuckin' catchy melodic riff at the end, burned in my memory for a lifetime...

Mikey Law

50w

Thinking back on what we had
Want to give in, want to give up
Despair washes over you
Where do you go, what will you do
Your mind is racing in a million directions all at once
Where will you turn
You're not in this all alone
Just look around, and you'll see
The answers right before your eyes
I'm here for you, and you for me
It's hard to open up, just try and you'll see
True friends will always be there
Thinking back on what we had
All those times we shared
All those times good and bad
Our growing friendship has formed a bond
Never ending
You were there through it all, now it's my turn
You're not in this all alone
Just look around, and you'll see
The answers right before your eyes
I'm here for you, and you for me
It's hard to open up, just try and you'll see
True friends will always be there
There's no doubt, good lookin' out
When life's not fair
True friends will always be there