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Good Times
Animals Lyrics
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When I think of all the good time that 's been wasted having good times
When I was drinkin'
I should've been thinkin'
When I was fighting
I could've done the right thing
All of that boozin'
I was really losin'
Good times
When I think of all the good time that's been wasted having good times
When I think of all the good time that's been wasted having good times
All of my lying
I remember her crying
My useless talkin'
I couldv'e been walkin'
Instead of complainin'
I couldv'e been gainin'
Good times
Yes, here we all are having a jolly good time
And everything is working out fine, ha ha ha ha ha
Useless talkin'
All that walkin
All of my sinnin'
I could've been winnin'
I have it too easy
And its a beginning of good times
Good times
I said good times
Talking bout good times
The song “Good Time” by The Animals was released in 1966 and is a reflective song that expresses regret over the missed opportunities and wasted time. The lyrics revolve around the concept of “good time” and how the singer realizes he has wasted a lot of his time indulging in such activities like drinking, fighting, talking, and complaining. The singer is coming to terms with the fact that he did not use his time productively or positively and regrets missing out on potentially beneficial experiences in life.
The first verse talks about how the singer wasted his time drinking instead of thinking and fighting instead of doing the right thing. The second verse discusses the singer's lying, complaining, and useless talking, which might have caused the people around him to suffer. The lyrics also mention crying and remembering the things that could have been done differently. The chorus repeats “good times” and portrays how the singer has missed out on them.
The song emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and is relatable to anyone who has regretted their past actions. It shows that sometimes people can get caught up and forget to enjoy and appreciate the good things in life. The song stresses the importance of cherishing time and handling it with care.
Line by Line Meaning
When I think of all the good times that I've wasted having good times
Reflecting upon all the times that were spent frivolously while trying to have fun
When I was drinkin', I should've been thinkin'
Realizing that drinking impaired judgement and that sober decision-making is necessary
When I was fighting, I could've done the right thing
Regretting having fought instead of resolving conflicts peacefully
All of that boozin', I was really losin', Good times
Concluding that indulging too much in alcohol was detrimental to one's well-being
All of my lying, I remember her crying, My useless talkin', I couldv'e been walkin'
Feeling remorseful for causing emotional pain through deceit and realizing that actions speak louder than words
Instead of complainin', I couldv'e been gainin', Good times
Recognizing that complaining is unproductive and that more could've been accomplished
Yes, here we all are having a jolly good time, And everything is working out fine, ha ha ha ha ha
Sarcastically acknowledging that everything seems to be going well despite the realization that past actions have been counterproductive
All of my sinnin', I could've been winnin', Good times
Acknowledging that self-destructive behavior hinders success and that change is necessary to move forward
I have it too easy, And its a beginning of good times
Recognizing that privileges have led to complacency and that it's time to make productive changes
Good times, I said good times, Talking bout good times
Reflecting upon the past while recognizing the need for positive changes to bring about truly good times
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANNY MCCULLOCH, ERIC VICTOR BURDON, JOHN WEIDER, VICTOR BRIGGS, BARRIE ERNEST JENKINS
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When I think of all the good times that I've wasted having good times
When I think of all the good time that 's been wasted having good times
When I was drinkin'
I should've been thinkin'
When I was fighting
I could've done the right thing
All of that boozin'
I was really losin'
Good times
Good times
When I think of all the good time that's been wasted having good times
When I think of all the good time that's been wasted having good times
All of my lying
I remember her crying
My useless talkin'
I couldv'e been walkin'
Instead of complainin'
I couldv'e been gainin'
Good times
Yes, here we all are having a jolly good time
And everything is working out fine, ha ha ha ha ha
Useless talkin'
All that walkin
All of my sinnin'
I could've been winnin'
I have it too easy
And its a beginning of good times
Good times
I said good times
Talking bout good times
Songwriters: Kiki Dee / Patrick Seymour
Good Times lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc
@nkongecollins7709
small town crime made me search for this song. fck the music industry for burying such a treasure
@bcancun123
Me 2
@AngelCintiaRockgirl
One of the few rare movies that I can watch again, and again.
@AngelCintiaRockgirl
But also, thank the music industry for burying suck a treasure. I'm glad the first time I heard this it was in "Small Town Crime." Imagine how much it would suck if they would have picked a cliche song from the same music era.
@MantraattheDisco
#metoo
@adanvivaan8251
i know I'm kinda randomly asking but do anyone know a good website to stream new series online?
@beetlepimpfan3065
I've struggled a lot with alcohol and drugs. This song hits home hard, all of that boozing, I was really losing...good times.
@heiketheiss7738
👍
@Atombender
Grossly underrated song. Eric is basically begging everyone from the heart not to repeat the mistakes he made and you can feel the pain in his voice.
@sbstnpofadder
Very true...