Good Riddance
Amber Riley; Chord Overstreet; Cory Monteith; Glee; Lea Michele 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 it's right
I hope you had the time of your life
So take the photographs, and still frames in your mind
Hang it on a shelf in good health and good time
Tattoos of 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 it's right
I hope you had the time of your life
It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right
I hope you had the time of your life
It's something unpredictable,
but in the end it's right
I hope you had the time of your life
The song "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" is a nostalgic reflection on life and the lessons we learn from our experiences. "Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road" suggests that life is full of choices and that sometimes we are faced with difficult decisions. "Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go" speaks to the idea that time waits for no one and that we must make the most of every moment.
The lyrics encourage listeners to "make the best of this test, and don't ask why," which suggests that life is not always fair, but we must learn to accept it and appreciate the lessons we learn. The repetition of "it's something unpredictable, but in the end, it's right" reinforces the idea that life is full of surprises, but in hindsight, everything happens for a reason.
The final verse encourages us to cherish our memories, even the painful ones. "Tattoos of memories and dead skin on trial" speaks to the idea that our memories are like physical marks on our bodies, and we must learn to live with both the good and the bad. The song ultimately concludes with the sentiment that we hope that we have had the time of our lives, reminding us how important it is to make the most of every moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road
Life is full of choices and opportunities, some of which may be difficult to choose between.
Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go
Time moves forward with or without us, and we must make the most of every moment we have.
So make the best of this test, and don't ask why
Life is full of challenges, but we must face them head on and make the most of them without questioning why they happen.
It's not a question, but a lesson learned in time
Every experience, good or bad, teaches us something and makes us stronger and wiser in the end.
It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, but everything happens for a reason and leads us to where we are supposed to be.
I hope you had the time of your life
Live life to the fullest and enjoy every moment, because time is precious and fleeting.
So take the photographs, and still frames in your mind
Capture memories and moments in your mind and heart, so that you can cherish them forever.
Hang it on a shelf in good health and good time
Keep those memories close and easy to access, so that you can revisit them whenever you need to.
Tattoos of memories and dead skin on trial
Our memories are a part of us and shape who we are, as if they were permanently etched on our skin.
For what it's worth it was worth all the while
Even if something was difficult or challenging, it was worth it in the end because it taught us something and made us stronger.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL PRITCHARD, FRANK E., III WRIGHT, BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG
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