Good Riddance
Acoustic Hits Lyrics
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Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go
So make the best of this test, and don't ask why
It's not a question, but a lesson learned in time
It's something unpredictable, but in the end is right,
I hope you had the time of your life.
Hang it on a shelf in good health and good time
Tattoos and memories and dead skin on trial
For what it's worth it was worth all the while
It's something unpredictable, but in the end is right,
I hope you had the time of your life.
It's something unpredictable, but in the end is right,
I hope you had the time of your life.
It's something unpredictable, but in the end is right,
I hope you had the time of your life.
The song "Good Riddance" by Acoustic Hits is about reflecting on one's past and cherishing the memories made. The first verse describes a point of decision, a fork in the road, where time is the force that sets us on our path. The lyrics encourage the listener to make the most of their time, to learn lessons from their experiences so they can move forward. The chorus speaks to the unpredictability of life, but in the end, everything falls into place as it should be. It is hoped that the listener had the time of their life.
The second verse advises the listener to hold onto the good times they have experienced. They can take photographs and memories and store them on a shelf to be revisited in the future. The lyrics mention tattoos, physical displays of memories, and dead skin on trial, representing how memories and experiences stay with us even after we die. The final line of the verse acknowledges that everything was worth it, all the ups and downs, the good and the bad.
Overall, "Good Riddance" encourages reflection on the past, making the most of the present, and cherishing all the experiences that have made us who we are today.
Line by Line Meaning
Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road
Life is full of choices that can take us in different directions, some of which are difficult to navigate
Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go
Time is constantly moving forward, and we have to make decisions and take action to keep up with it
So make the best of this test, and don't ask why
Life is a test, and we have to do our best to make the most of it, without getting bogged down in questioning why things are the way they are
It's not a question, but a lesson learned in time
Life is full of experiences that we learn from, and sometimes the lessons we learn are not straightforward answers to a question, but rather insights gained over time
So take the photographs, and still frames in your mind
Memories are precious, and we should try to capture them however we can, whether through physical photographs or mental snapshots
Hang it on a shelf in good health and good time
Memories should be cherished and kept in a positive place, both physically and mentally
Tattoos and memories and dead skin on trial
Our memories and experiences are a part of us, and they shape who we are and how we think, even as our physical bodies change and age
For what it's worth it was worth all the while
Even though life is full of ups and downs, successes and failures, the overall experience is worthwhile and meaningful
It's something unpredictable, but in the end is right, I hope you had the time of your life.
Life is unpredictable, but by embracing the experiences and lessons we learn along the way, we can ultimately find fulfillment and happiness
Contributed by Sadie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Déia C
👍🏻
Luciane Silva
✨ Amei ✨🥂
manelyn hernandez
nailed it. :)
Léia Souza
🤩👏
Chris Calso
This is the first guitar song I learned I learned in my friend's dorm room in my freshman year of college. It brings back so many good memories.
Nor Adslina Sali
Hmmm... 😍😍😍
Preston D
Same exact scenario for me brother
ALBERT ARACKAL
Me too 😅😊
Sallie
It's so weird/amazing how a cover of a song, that's essentially a break-up song and holds a lot of frustration and pain in it, can sound so sweet when sung like this. The magic of music.