on A Good Day
Above & Beyond Presents OceanLab Lyrics


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Little bit lost and
A little bit lonely
Little bit cold here
A little bit feared

But I hold on
And I
Feel strong
And I
Know that I can

Getting used to it
Lit the fuse to it
Like to know who I am

Been talking to myself forever, yeah
And how I wish I knew me better, yeah
Still sitting on a shelf and never
Never seen the sun shine brighter
And it feels like me
On a good day

And it feels like me
On a good day

Been talking to myself forever, yeah
And how I wish I knew me better, yeah
Still sitting on a shelf and never
Never seen the sun shine brighter
And it feels like me
On a good day

On a good day
On a good day




And it feels like me
On a good day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "On A Good Day" by Above & Beyond pres. OceanLab vs. Gareth Emery paint a picture of someone who has experienced feelings of loneliness, fear, and uncertainty. However, despite these challenges, the person acknowledges that they have managed to hold on and feel strong. The lyrics express the idea that getting used to challenges and difficulties is important, as it allows us to light a fuse towards self-discovery and getting to know ourselves better. The repetition of the line "been talking to myself forever" and the wish to know oneself better suggest a sense of self-reflection and introspection. The chorus culminates in the idea that, though there are struggles, it feels like "me" on a good day.


The lyrics can be interpreted as an affirmation of the human experience - that while there are moments of difficulty and self-doubt, there are also moments of feeling strong and confident. The repetitive nature of the song highlights the cyclical nature of emotions and the importance of acknowledging both the struggles and the resilience of the human spirit.


Overall, "On A Good Day" is a powerful song that encourages listeners to hold on during challenging times and acknowledge their own strength in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

Little bit lost and
Feeling somewhat disoriented and uncertain


A little bit lonely
Experiencing some sense of solitude or detachment


Little bit cold here
Feeling chilly or distant in the current situation


A little bit feared
Experiencing a slight sense of apprehension or unease


But I hold on
Despite these feelings, I persevere


And I
I remain focused


Feel strong
I sense inner strength and fortitude


And I
I stay resolute


Know that I can
I am confident in my ability to overcome this challenge


Getting used to it
Becoming accustomed to the current situation


Lit the fuse to it
I took action to initiate this situation


Like to know who I am
I seek greater understanding of myself


Been talking to myself forever, yeah
I have been introspective and reflective for a long time


And how I wish I knew me better, yeah
I aspire to have a deeper understanding of myself


Still sitting on a shelf and never
Nevertheless, I feel stuck or stagnant


Never seen the sun shine brighter
I have yet to experience a sense of revitalization or renewal


And it feels like me
But now, I feel a sense of resonance with my true self


On a good day
On a day when things are going well


And it feels like me
I am in touch with my authentic self


On a good day
On a day when things are going well


On a good day
On a day when things are going well


And it feels like me
I experience a deep sense of connection with myself


On a good day
On a day when things are going well




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Cloud9
Written by: GARETH EMERY, JONATHAN GRANT, JUSTINE SUISSA, ANTHONY MCGUINNESS, PAAVO SILJAMAEKI

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@Gandalf606

On a Good Day, on a Bad Day, over decade on, this is STILL brilliant.

Little bit lost and
A little bit lonely
Little bit cold here
A little bit feared
But I hold on
And I
Feel strong
And I
Know that I can
Getting used to it
Lit the fuse to it
Like to know who I am
Been talking to myself forever, yeah
And how I wish I knew me better, yeah
Still sitting on a shelf and never
Never seen the sun shine brighter
And it feels like me
On a good day
And it feels like me
On a good day
Been talking to myself forever, yeah
And how I wish I knew me better, yeah
Still sitting on a shelf and never
Never seen the sun shine brighter
And it feels like me
On a good day
On a good day
On a good day
And it feels like me
On a good day



@MeiDouthitt

A little bit lost and
A little bit lonely
A little bit cold here
A little bit of fear
But I
Hold on
Then I
Feel strong
Then I
Know that I can
Getting used to it
Lit the fuse to it
Like to know who I am

Been talking to myself forever, yeah
And how I wish I knew me better, yeah
Still sitting on a shelf and never
Never seen the sun shine brighter
And it feels like me
On a good day

And it feels like me on a good day

I'm a little bit hemmed in
A little bit isolated
A little bit hopeful
A little bit calm
But I
Hold on
Then I
Feel strong
Then I
Know that I can
Getting used to it
Lit the fuse to it
Like to know who I am

Been talking to myself forever, yeah
And how I wish I knew me better, yeah
Still sitting on a shelf and never
Never seen the sun shine brighter
And it feels like me
On a good day

Been talking to myself forever, yeah
And how I wish I knew me better, yeah
Still sitting on a shelf and never
Never seen the sun shine brighter
And it feels like me
On a good day

Been talking to myself forever, yeah
And how I wish I knew me better, yeah
Still sitting on a shelf and never
Never seen the sun shine brighter
And it feels like me
On a good day



All comments from YouTube:

@tonypena348

14 years later still one of the greatest songs ever made

@ovidiudrobota2182

Listening in 2024.

@oneday6134

When you suddenly remember this song after really long time, feels great

@Phougi

Sun and Moon flashback mad me teary eyed.. (;

@oneday6134

same

@The9833785963

Takes you back to memory lane

@alexmoss1185

That day was today

@youdoofus

amen and amen

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@Moto.Disiac

i can't believe it's already 11 years now , still love this track 2020 ^^

@kammyk2121

I still listen to this album regularly and i love it more everytime, just can't beat it ❤

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