Ooh, see that girl
She does something to my chemistry
And when I'm close, I'm sure
She raise my temperature by three degrees

Everyday, everyday
In every way she makes my motor curse
And I reciprocate, my life I dedicate to loving her

For we've got a good thing goin'
A real good thing goin', yes, that girl and me
And I don't have to ask
I know that it's gon' last, eternally

Now let me tell you what we did

Understanding, whenever hands need me
Me, I'll arrive
For you know what you do
Where you've been, so what's the use in telling lies

For we've got a good thing goin'
A real good thing goin', yes, that girl and me
We've got it good
So let's get it on, let's get it on
Let's get it on, girl

So, we've got a good thing goin'
A real good thing goin', yes, that girl and me
And I don't have to ask
I know that it's gon' last, eternally

Yeah, baby, we've got it
We've got it good
We've got it good
So let's get it on

So, we've got a good thing goin'
A real good thing goin', yes, that girl and me
And I don't have to ask
I know that it's gon' last, eternally

Yes, we've got a good thing goin'
A real good thing goin', yes, that girl and me

Overall Meaning

The "We've Got A Good Thing Going" lyrics by Sugar Minott are about a person who is packing up to leave a relationship without giving it a second thought. The singer expresses how surprised he/she is to hear the devastating news that his/her lover wants to leave. He/she explains that they have a great thing going on, and there is no need to throw everything away just like that. The singer overtly makes clear that he/she has always been loyal and supportive to their lover and has only given them the best.

The singer in the song urges their lover to reconsider their decision to end the relationship, emphasizing the importance of what they have built together. The singer highlights that they are not only in a relationship but have a unique connection, a groovy thing, that is one of a kind, something that should not be just thrown away so easily.

The repetition of "We've got a good thing going" throughout the song reinforces the idea of the connection between the two lovers that needs to be preserved. The singer ends the song by pleading for their partner to stay, saying that he/she could not make it without them.

The song has a clear message, and its lyrics convey a sense of desperation and vulnerability as the singer implores their partner not to leave. Sugar Minott's soulful voice and the melody complement the touching lyrics of the song making it a timeless classic.

Line by Line Meaning

Bad news, bad news
I heard some terrible news that you're planning to leave me.

I come running right over
I rushed over to you as soon as I heard the news.

I just couldn't believe it
I was in shock and disbelief upon hearing about your departure.

Oh baby, baby
My love, my love,

You must be out of your mind
You're probably not thinking straight.

Do you know what you're kicking away
Do you realize what you're giving up?

We've got a good thing goin', baby
Our relationship has been fantastic, darling

We've got a groovy thing
Our love is something special and wonderful

I've never done you no wrong
I've never hurt you or betrayed you.

I never hit you when you're down
Even in your lowest moments, I never hurt you.

I always gave you good thing
I always offered you love and support.