For The Good Times
Adam Harvey & Troy Cassar-Daley Lyrics
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Right into a one way
Print it on the front page
Uncaged unchanged
Try to do the long play
Self-destructive always
Getting in my own way
Don't you wait on me
Telling me to chill cause it scares you
There's a whole lot of living babe
I can't sit still
I'm not here for a good time
I'm here for the best time
I'm not here for a good time no
I'm here for the best time
I'm not here for a good try goodbye
Just survive the night
Hell no when I know I might die tonight
I'm not here for a
I'm not here for a good time
Not I
Not I
Oh not I
Not I
If I died today
I'd find a way in
The next oasis
To come and get some more of this
I've tried other ways
I hate this place
I've put myself
I cannot help
It doesn't work
You know that I'm with it babe
Telling me to chill cause it scares you
There's a whole lot of living babe
I can't sit still
I'm not here for a good time
I'm here for the best time
I'm not here for a good time no
I'm here for the best time
I'm not here for a good try goodbye
Just survive the night
Hell no when I know I might die tonight
I'm not here for a
I'm not here for a good time
Not I
Not I
Oh not I
Not I
I've got
No promise
No ceiling
No profits
No healing
I'm really
Ready to be done
With these
Expectations working me like a dog
Wanting more feels worse than having nothing at all
Ahhh
Ahhh
Ahhh
Ohhh
The lyrics of Adam Harvey & Troy Cassar-Daley's song "For The Good Times" explore themes of self-destruction, restlessness, and the pursuit of a fulfilling life. The opening lines, "Turn left from the right lane, right into a one way," hint at a reckless and impulsive nature. The reference to "printing it on the front page" suggests a desire for attention or recognition.
The lyrics convey a sense of frustration with one's own behavior, as the singer admits to always getting in their own way and being self-destructive. They acknowledge that their actions may not be what others expect or desire, illustrated by the line "Don't you wait on me, 'cause you know that I'm with it babe."
The chorus emphasizes the singer's desire for more than just a good time - they are striving for the best time. This could imply a yearning for a deeper, more meaningful existence rather than simply indulging in fleeting pleasures. The repeated phrase "I'm not here for a good time, I'm here for the best time" emphasizes their pursuit of a fulfilling and purposeful life.
The lyrics also touch on feelings of restlessness and dissatisfaction with their current circumstances. They express a sentiment that they would find a way to continue their journey even if they were to die, seeking solace in the "next oasis." This suggests a refusal to settle for mediocrity and a constant yearning for more in life.
The final lines of the song convey a desire to break free from societal expectations and the pressures of success and ambition. The singer feels burdened by these expectations and longs to be liberated from their grip. They express a readiness to be done with these external demands and to find true fulfillment on their own terms.
Overall, the lyrics of "For The Good Times" paint a picture of a restless soul striving for a deeply fulfilling life, pushing against societal constraints and seeking meaning beyond temporary pleasures.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn left from the right lane
Choosing a different path or direction than expected or prescribed
Right into a one way
Going against the flow and taking risks
Print it on the front page
Highlighting or making something significant
Uncaged unchanged
Remaining free and authentic
Try to do the long play
Striving for long-term success rather than short-term satisfaction
Self-destructive always
Engaging in behavior that harms oneself
Getting in my own way
Sabotaging one's own progress or success
Don't you wait on me
Not expecting or relying on others to wait or depend on oneself
Cause you know that I'm with it babe
Acknowledging that one is fully committed or engaged
Telling me to chill cause it scares you
Being asked to calm down or relax because it makes others uncomfortable
There's a whole lot of living babe
Recognizing that life is filled with numerous experiences and opportunities
I can't sit still
Having a restless and active nature
I'm not here for a good time
Not simply seeking temporary enjoyment or pleasure
I'm here for the best time
Striving for the most fulfilling and meaningful experiences
I'm not here for a good time no
Rejecting the idea of settling for mediocrity
I'm here for the best time
Continuing to seek the most fulfilling and meaningful experiences
I'm not here for a good try goodbye
Avoiding half-hearted attempts or farewells
Just survive the night
Enduring and overcoming challenges or difficult situations
Hell no when I know I might die tonight
Refusing to give in to fear or threats of potential harm
If I died today
Contemplating the possibility of death
I'd find a way in
Continuing to seek opportunities or experiences even after death
The next oasis
Looking for the next source of fulfillment or satisfaction
To come and get some more of this
Desiring to continue experiencing the same level of fulfillment
I've tried other ways
Exploring alternate paths or methods
I hate this place
Feeling discontent or unsatisfied with one's current situation
I've put myself
Taking responsibility for one's own actions or choices
I cannot help
Being unable to change or improve the situation
It doesn't work
Realizing that a particular approach or strategy is ineffective
No promise
Lack of assurance or guarantee
No ceiling
Absence of limitations or restrictions
No profits
Not seeking or prioritizing monetary gains or benefits
No healing
Lack of emotional or physical recovery or growth
I'm really
Expressing sincerity or genuineness
Ready to be done
Eager to move on or conclude something
With these
Referring to the mentioned aspects or expectations
Expectations working me like a dog
Feeling overwhelmed or exhausted by the pressures and demands placed upon oneself
Wanting more feels worse than having nothing at all
Realizing that the pursuit of material or external desires can lead to dissatisfaction or unhappiness
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Written by: Joseph Daley
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