A few years later, Aloe would “stow away” on a Lootpack European tour and become fast friends with Oh No – a relationship which led to many fruitful collaborations as a solo artist.
These days, Aloe Blacc has evolved into a true Renaissance man – dubbed “the indie R. Kelly” by online retailer Turntable Lab. Recordings like his Latin cover of John Legend’s “Ordinary People” prove that – not only can this multi-instrumentalist produce, rap and sing – but he can flip it in Spanish, too. With an amazingly broad set of influences ranging widely from the acoustic guitar stylings of folk artist Cat Stevens, to the soul-stirring sounds of the Negro Spirituals, Aloe prides himself on the spectrum of his musical roots. His sound often forays into the digital R&B realm, but always grooves with a tinge of Latin and the pulse of hip-hop.
Good Things
Aloe Blacc Lyrics
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You was my lover, you was my friend
Hey sister, I know you remember
You loved me alone, now you want back in
Hey Mama, don't you hear me?
I can be a supper for your love
Hey girlfriend, I understand
And ever since you've been gone
There's been a lot of good things going on
Well, ever since you left that day, yeah
There's been a lot of good things going my way
And what can I say?
The clouds done rolled away
What can I say?
Ain't no more rainy day, no, no
I'll tell you, when you left me
I thought I would never love again
'Cause you had me all confused and twisted up inside
I thought it was something that I did
Oh honey, you wouldn't want to know
What was going on inside my head
Now everything is fine, you're out of my mind
I'm don't love myself instead
Ooh, and ever since you've been gone
There's been a lot of good things going on, yeah
And ever since you left that day, yeah
There's been a lot of good things come my way
Ooh, what more can I say?
(What more can I say?)
Whoa, the clock is gonna roll away
(What more can I say?)
Yeah, what more can I say?
(What more can I say?)
Well, ain't no more rainy days
(What more can I say?)
Now don't you wish you could stay
(What more can I say?)
Just look at all the good things, that good things that I made
(What more can I say?)
I made it without you
And ever since you went away, yeah
(What more can I say?)
Been a lot of good things, good things everyday
(What more can I say?)
And ever since you've been gone
(What more can I say?)
Been a lot of good things, good things going on
(What more can I say?)
Hey yeah
And ever since you left that day
(What more can I say?)
There's been a lot of good things, good things come my way
(What more can I say?)
Yeah, ever since you've been gone
(What more can I say?)
What more can I say?
The song “Good Things” by Aloe Blacc is about the aftermath of a breakup and the positive changes that have happened in the singer’s life since the other person left. The song addresses different women in the singer's life that are trying to come back after being gone for a while. The opening lines "Hey lady, don't you remember? You was my lover, you was my friend" suggest that he’s addressing someone from his past, possibly an ex-girlfriend, trying to rekindle their relationship. But the singer seems to have moved on and is not interested in going back.
The song is reflective with a slightly melancholic tone. The chorus expresses how everything has turned out alright since the person left, and now the clouds have rolled away, and there are no more rainy days. The lyrics are written in a narrative style, and the singer's ability to move on and make good things happen in his life are the underlying theme.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey lady, don't you remember?
Addressing the former lover, asking if she remembers their relationship.
You was my lover, you was my friend
Reminding the former lover that they were not only romantically involved, but also had a strong friendship.
Hey sister, I know you remember
Addressing the former lover as a sisterly figure, acknowledging their shared history.
You loved me alone, now you want back in
Pointing out that the former lover ended the relationship, but now wants to re-enter the artist's life.
Hey Mama, don't you hear me?
Addressing the artist's mother figure, asking for her attention.
I can be a supper for your love
Implying that the singer is capable of providing emotional nourishment for their mother figure.
Hey girlfriend, I understand
Acknowledging the singer's current partner, indicating that they empathize with the former lover's actions and feelings.
It is what it is and it was what it was
Accepting the current state of affairs and past events, without dwelling on them.
And ever since you've been gone
Reflecting on life after the former lover ended the relationship.
There's been a lot of good things going on
Emphasizing that positive events and emotions have occurred since the breakup.
Well, ever since you left that day, yeah
Reiterating that the good things began to happen when the former lover ended the relationship.
There's been a lot of good things going my way
Affirming that the artist has experienced good fortune and happiness since the breakup.
And what can I say?
Rhetorically asking if there is anything else to add to the discussion.
The clouds done rolled away
Metaphorically indicating that the blues have lifted and a brighter future has emerged.
Ain't no more rainy day, no, no
Asserting that the singer has moved past the negative emotions and events associated with the former relationship.
I'll tell you, when you left me
Beginning a reflection on the emotional turmoil that followed the former lover's departure.
I thought I would never love again
Explaining the depth of heartbreak the artist suffered.
'Cause you had me all confused and twisted up inside
Attributing the singer's emotional turmoil to the confusing nature of the former lover's actions.
I thought it was something that I did
Blaming oneself for the former lover's decision to end the relationship.
Oh honey, you wouldn't want to know
Indicating that the artist's pain was intense and difficult to fully express.
What was going on inside my head
Describing the overwhelming emotions and thoughts that consumed the artist after the breakup.
Now everything is fine, you're out of my mind
Contrasting the past emotional turmoil with the current state of emotional stability and moving on from the former lover.
I'm don't love myself instead
Implying that the singer has shifted focus to self-love and self-care, rather than a romantic relationship.
Ooh, and ever since you've been gone
Repeating the reflection on life after the former lover ended the relationship.
There's been a lot of good things going on, yeah
Emphasizing the positive changes and experiences that have occurred since the breakup.
And what more can I say?
Reiterating the rhetorical question from earlier, suggesting that there is no more to add to the discussion.
Whoa, the clock is gonna roll away
Metaphorically indicating that time has healed the emotional wounds, and the past can be left behind.
Well, ain't no more rainy days
Echoing the previous statement that the negative emotions associated with the former lover have dissipated.
Now don't you wish you could stay
Indicating that the artist has moved beyond the former lover and has no desire for them to return.
Just look at all the good things, that good things that I made
Celebrating the positive changes and achievements that have occurred since the breakup.
I made it without you
Asserting that the singer has succeeded and thrived in the absence of the former lover.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Leon Marcus Michels, Jeffrey Scott Silverman, Thomas R. Brenneck, Nicholas Anthony Movshon, Egbert Nathaniel III Dawkins
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@NKO7
This song is amazing!
@GhettoBrownHustler
This song makes you feel good
@jimmyjohnson2948
On god nem‼️
@eccentriclullaby1357
Aloe Blacc has awesome music! ♥️♥️♥️💯💯💯🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿
@SuperFunkymonkey47
Motown, soul, and funk are still alive!
@kiwii5177
First Time hearing this song..... It's awesome. Alot of good things have came my way ...
@jtbff4ever
some people have no style...
Aloe, you have style
@lesliewilliams27
They used to play this in my fave goodwill in Atlanta. Promise it made me find good things
@drbellows
Thank you Aloe Blacc... True Talent Sighting,,, I do believe once my then girlfriend and I came out our building and bump't into this gentleman smiling at us, in the Bronx on Walton ave I know, I know.. Anyway he'd just dropped that song the dollar, I feel his vibe good spirited dude.
@ladyrain218
hey first time I ever hear this guy. and I love love love him. Thanks for sharing. I got some new music to put on my playlist