This form of swing dance is strictly based in six-count patterns that are simplified forms of the original patterns copied from Lindy Hop. The name East Coast Swing was coined to initially to distinguish the dance from the street form and the new variant used in the competitive ballroom arena (as well as separating the dance from West Coast Swing, which was developed in California). While based on Lindy Hop, it does have clear distinctions. East Coast Swing is a standardized form of dance developed first for instructional purposes in the Arthur Murray studios, and then later codified to allow for a medium of comparison for competitive ballroom dancers. It can be said that there is no right or wrong way to dance it; however, certain styles of the dance are considered correct "form" within the technical elements documented and governed by the National Dance Council of America. The N.D.C.A. oversees all the standards of American Style Ballroom and Latin dances. Lindy Hop was never standardized and later became the inspiration for several other dance forms such as: (European) Boogie Woogie, Jive, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing and Rock and Roll.
In practice on the social dance floor, the six count steps of the East Coast Swing are often mixed with the eight count steps of Lindy Hop, Charleston, and less frequently, Balboa.
It's Good To Be Us
Bucky Covington Lyrics
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I ain't made of money
So I know that you ain't hangin' 'round for that
If it grew on trees
The branches on mine wouldn't have no leaves
On a shoe-string, saving every dime we made
No Cadillac-cruising, no boat on a lake
Out in no-man's-land on an old two-lane
Yeah, but we like it that way
It's good to be us
Good to be breathing
Day after night after day, this feeling
Feels the way it should
If this is as good as it gets, then good
It's good to be us
Aw, give me this air, and give me this land
When I lay down at night, girl, give me your hand
I can take any hurt this world has to give
As long as I got you, as long as I live
I'll make your life as sweet as I can
I'll move every mountain to be that man
That gives you space and a place to land
You wake up smiling, knowing that
It's good to be us
Good to be breathing
Day after night after day, this feeling
Feels the way it should
If this is as good as it gets, then good
It's better than best; yeah, we got it made
In the shade, in the sun, in love this way, yeah
We got lucky, baby; we've been blessed
Couldn't ask for more, wouldn't settle for less
It's good to be us; yeah, it's good to be us
It's good to be us
Good to be breathing
Day after night after day, this feeling
Feels the way it should
If this is as good as it gets, then good
It's better than best; yeah, we got it made
In the shade, in the sun, in love this way, yeah
We got lucky, baby; we've been blessed
Couldn't ask for more, wouldn't settle for less
It's good to be us; yeah, it's good to be us
Baby, it's good to be us
So good to be us
The song "It's Good to Be Us" by Bucky Covington is a song about a couple who are not wealthy and on a tight budget, but they are grateful for what they have. The man in the song acknowledges that he is not made of money, but his partner is not with him for that reason. They are content with what they have and do not need to live a lavish lifestyle. The couple lives in a modest house and does not own a Cadillac or a boat, but they enjoy their simple way of living.
The chorus of the song emphasizes that the couple is enjoying life and their relationship. The repetition of the phrase "It's good to be us" conveys a sense of happiness and satisfaction. The man in the song pledges to do everything in his power to make his partner happy and will be there for her, no matter what.
Overall, this song portrays a positive outlook on life and encourages listeners to appreciate what they have instead of focusing on what they lack. It is a reminder that sometimes the simplest things in life can bring the most joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, baby, there ain't no maybe about it
There is no doubt that we are meant to be together.
I ain't made of money
I don't have a lot of money.
So I know that you ain't hangin' 'round for that
I know you are not with me just for my money.
If it grew on trees
If money were easy to come by.
The branches on mine wouldn't have no leaves
I don't have a lot of money to spare.
On a shoe-string, saving every dime we made
We are living on a tight budget, saving as much as we can.
No Cadillac-cruising, no boat on a lake
We don't have fancy cars or boats.
Out in no-man's-land on an old two-lane
We live in a remote area on a small road.
Yeah, but we like it that way
We are happy and content with our simple life.
It's good to be us
We are happy together and grateful for what we have.
Good to be breathing
We are thankful to be alive and healthy.
Day after night after day, this feeling
We feel this way all the time.
Feels the way it should
Our relationship feels natural and right.
If this is as good as it gets, then good
If things don't get any better than this, we are still happy.
Aw, give me this air, and give me this land
We are grateful for the world around us.
When I lay down at night, girl, give me your hand
I feel comforted and at ease when I am with you.
I can take any hurt this world has to give
I am strong enough to handle any challenges with you by my side.
As long as I got you, as long as I live
As long as we are together, I will be happy.
I'll make your life as sweet as I can
I will do everything I can to make your life enjoyable and full of love.
I'll move every mountain to be that man
I will overcome any obstacle to be the best partner I can be for you.
That gives you space and a place to land
I will give you the room you need and be a source of comfort for you.
You wake up smiling, knowing that
You wake up happy, knowing that we are together and happy.
It's better than best; yeah, we got it made
We are so lucky that we have each other and our simple life.
In the shade, in the sun, in love this way, yeah
We are happy no matter what the circumstances are.
We got lucky, baby; we've been blessed
We are grateful for our love and good fortune in life.
Couldn't ask for more, wouldn't settle for less
We are content with what we have and don't need anything else.
Baby, it's good to be us
We are happy being who we are, together.
So good to be us
We are grateful and happy with our simple life and love.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group
Written by: DAVE BERG, TIM JAMES
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Tom Bystander
I love rediscovering songs like this one! What a jam
Luke Skywalker
A very underrated talent indeed.
mike Grey
Definitely
Zi Lynn
When I was 16 years old, I saw him and I got a meet and greet pass. Bucky was a simply amazing person! He was so sweet. So down to earth. I love him so much. His brother and bandmate were also amazing. I miss him! Thank you Bucky for amazing music that still rocks today!
Zashalamel
he should have won that year!! still an amazing artist unique voice
Loren Nicholls
Love this song!! Hope to hear more from you, Buckey!
KARLEE SANCHEZ
really hope to hear more songs from him! great voice!!!
Gary Hart
Bucky has given me a LOT of enjoyment through the years..I've just had THIS song kinda "frozen" on my Ipod this morning (def: I just listened to it about 5 times). The Fifth Season of Idol is widely considered its all time peak..Bucky should be so proud of that accomplishment..I wish you all the strength in the world man...DON'T give up..Keep making beautiful music and videos like on this first album..
Judy Smith
Love Bucky's singing!
Ryan W
My uncle would take me to guitar lessons one day every week. He would always play this song at full volume every time. Brings back memories