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Good Time
Crystal Castles Lyrics


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Good times keep rolling, got to dance to escape now
Good times keep rolling, got to dance to escape now
Good times keep rolling, got to dance to escape now
Good times keep rolling, got to dance to escape now

Good times keep rolling, got to dance to escape now
Good times keep rolling, got to dance to escape now
Good times keep rolling, got to dance to escape now
Good times keep rolling, got to dance to escape now

Good times keep rolling, got to dance to escape now
Good times keep rolling, got to dance to escape now
Good times keep rolling, got to dance to escape now
Good times keep rolling, got to dance to escape now

Good times keep rolling, got to dance to escape now
Good times keep rolling, got to dance to escape now
Good times keep rolling, got to dance to escape now
Good times keep rolling, got to dance to escape now

Good times keep rolling, got to dance to escape now
Good times keep rolling, got to dance to escape now
Good times keep rolling, got to dance to escape now
Good times keep rolling, got to dance to escape now

Overall Meaning

The song "Good Time" by Crystal Castles features repeated lines that are centered around the idea of escaping via dancing during good times. The song's opening line "Good times keep rolling, got to escape now" suggests the need to escape or transcend from the mundane towards a more ecstatic experience. These lyrics imply that for the singer, the experience of dance is an escape from the monotony of daily life. This is emphasized by the repeated line "dance to escape now."


The song can be interpreted as an invitation to let go of inhibitions and embrace the pleasure that comes from dancing. The repetition of the chorus reinforces this idea, and the electronic beats combined with a sense of urgency captured in the lyrics, makes it impossible not to move your body. The desire to escape by dancing is also tied to a sense of community and belonging, expressed in the last lines of the song which encourage listeners to "dance to escape now" together.


Overall, the song "Good Time" is a call to embrace the pleasure and catharsis that comes from dancing, especially within a supportive community. It's about finding joy in the present moment and connecting to the beat to escape the mundane.


Line by Line Meaning

Good times keep rolling, got to escape now
Life is full of good moments, but sometimes it's necessary to find a way out


Good times keep rolling, dance to escape now
Dancing is a great way to forget about reality and enjoy the good times


Dance to escape now
Sometimes all you can do is dance to escape from reality and forget about the struggles of life




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alice Glass, Anne-Marie Heighway, David James Campbell Rome, Ethan Kath

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@XIPHIASCDXX

Their most underrated song, so simple yet so good.

@TwatticusMaximus

I somehow havent heard this before

@TwatticusMaximus

its fire

@BrianYoungauthor

Nothing is freaking underrated you wannabe Hipster...

@lysywaz66

@@TwatticusMaximus do you still find it fire?

@lysywaz66

i do this shit is fire mannnn

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@Gerrardvk

Good times keep rolling, got to escape now
Good times keep rolling, dance to escape now

@lillythefennec

Im hearing the top one :/

@unmuchoproblem0

AdorableFennec321 listen harder

@coolgirlblaire

Its like 2 voices that tell 2 different things :o

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