Duterde first gained prominence in his home country with the Soul Wash EP (2009), which featured six covers of songs by Gnarls Barkley, Spice Girls, Katy Perry and, most notably, The White Stripes (Seven Nation Army).
Ben's first full-length album, entitled simply Ben L'Oncle Soul was released in the summer of 2010 and was put out internationally on the Motown label.
The Good Life
Ben l'Oncle Soul Lyrics
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Full of fun
Seems to be the ideal
Yeah, the good life
Lets you hide
All the sadness you feel
You won't really
Fall in love
So be honest
With yourself
Don't try to fake romance
Yeah, the good life
To be free
And explore the unknown
Like the heartaches
When you learn
You must face them alone
Please remember
I still want you
And in case you wonder why
Well, just wake up
Kiss that good life
Goodbye
Please remember
I still want you
And in case you wonder why
Well, just wake up
Kiss that good life
Goodbye
Yes, a good life
Yes, a good life
Oh, a good life
Yes, a good life
Oh, a good life
Yes, a good life
Yes, a good life
Oh, a good life
Yes, a good life
Yes, a good life
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah
In Ben l'Oncle Soul's song "The Good Life," the singer reflects on the external appearance of a good life full of fun and freedom while hiding the inner pain and sadness they feel. The good life seems to be an ideal that is frequently pursued but rarely achieved, as the fear of falling in love and getting hurt prevents many from taking a chance. The song's message is to be honest with oneself and avoid faking romance to fit in with societal expectations.
The singer sends a message to a lover, telling them that they still want them despite the distance caused by the pursuit of the good life. They encourage their partner to wake up and kiss the good life goodbye to face the heartaches of life together. In essence, the good life is an illusory concept that ultimately leads to isolation and loneliness. The singer encourages their partner to embrace life's challenges and face them together.
Overall, "The Good Life" is a deeply introspective and reflective song that encourages listeners to be true to themselves and not hide their true feelings. The good life may be a tempting concept, but it can never replace the joys and sorrows of authentic human connection and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, the good life
The concept of the good life is being explored.
Full of fun
The good life is thought to be fun-filled.
Seems to be the ideal
The good life is being perceived as an ideal.
Lets you hide
The good life allows one to hide their sadness.
All the sadness you feel
There is sadness being felt by someone.
You won't really
One will not truly
Fall in love
Fall in love
'Cause you can't take the chance
They fear heartbreak and avoid love.
So be honest
They should be truthful with themselves.
With yourself
Be honest with oneself.
Don't try to fake romance
Pretending to be in love is not the solution.
To be free
Freedom is sought after.
And explore the unknown
Exploring the unknown is desired.
Like the heartaches
Heartbreak is likely to happen.
When you learn
As you learn
You must face them alone
They will face the heartbreak alone.
Please remember
One is being reminded
I still want you
The person still desires them.
And in case you wonder why
In case they wonder why.
Well, just wake up
They need to realize
Kiss that good life
Let go of the good life.
Goodbye
Say goodbye to the good life.
Yes, a good life
Once again, the concept of the good life is mentioned.
Oh, a good life
The person seems to be longing for a good life.
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah
Affirmation and agreement with the concept of a good life.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, PROSADIS, Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jack Reardon, Jean Broussolle, Alexandre Sacha Distel
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Yeah the good life
Yeah the good life
Oh the good life
Yeah, the good life,
Full of fun
Seems to be the ideal
Yeah, the good life
Lets you hide
All the sadness you feel
You won't really
Fall in love
'Cause you can't take the chance
So be honest
With yourself
Don't try to fake romance
It's the good life
To be free
And explore the unknown
Like the heartaches
When you learn
You must face them alone
Please remember
I still want you
And in case you wonder why
Well, just wake up
Kiss that good life
Goodbye
Please remember
I still want you
And in case you wonder why
Well, just wake up
Kiss that good life
Goodbye
Yes a good life
Yes a good life
Oh a good life
Yes a good life
Oh a good life
Yes a good life
@sebs_soul
Ben quoique tu fasses t'auras toujours la classe tout en variant ton style d'année en année, bref t'es un artiste accompli qui apporte des bonnes vibes aux gens et ça fait un bien fou !👌
@hichamelmadi
Topissime
@margot7233
je valide ce commentaire
@tolkirum
C'est triste que Ben ait été oublié, ses chansons récentes sont franchement bien, même si c'est pas aussi bien qu'avant ... Enfin je trouve que 55k vues c'est rien pour ce qu'il fait :(
@user2684
NinjaBearais Tu sais c'est une version présente sur la chaîne VEVO mais en vrai c'est un plus de vue ;)
@CourtneyA.
I can finally see the video. Lol
Ben you have fans in America too!
@yescarycan
Damn right he do and i'm one of them !
@sweetpie7329
Yes he do
@jasminewatkins8984
Yesssss Baby Girl isn't it beautiful 😥
@bibou5865
Ben n'a pas rigolé c'est un super son 🔊