Good To Me
Brendan Benson and the Welfred Boys Lyrics
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I get in start it up and I go
It ain't a vintage Cadillac
But it always gets me there and back
And it'll always be good to me
Always be good to me
Always be good to me
I got a beat up Supro amp
Not a fender tweek deluxe
It cost me 150 bucks
And it'll always sound good to me
And these things are all I need
All these things are good to me
I got a girlfriend and she's so true
And no other kinda girl will do
Cause I've known some girls in the past
The kinda love they got don't last
And she'll always be true to me
The lyrics of "Good to Me" by Brendan Benson and the Welfred Boys talk about finding contentment and satisfaction in the simplest things in life. The first stanza talks about the singer's 1980 Volvo. While it may not be a luxurious Cadillac, it always gets him where he needs to go, and it is reliable. This stanza can be interpreted as valuing practicality and function over brand and status symbols. It also communicates a sense of stability and comfort in having something that he can always count on.
The second verse further emphasizes this theme of finding joy in simplicity by describing the singer's beat-up Supro amp. It may not be a high-end Fender amp, but it serves its purpose and sounds great to him. The focus is on what he has rather than what he doesn't have. The chorus reinforces this sentiment that everything he has, including his car, amp, and girlfriend, may not be the best of the best, but they are good to him, and that is enough.
Overall, "Good to Me" is a reflection on the things that truly matter in life, like relationships and the simple things that bring us joy. It celebrates contentment and being grateful for what we have rather than always wanting more.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a 1980 Volvo
I possess a Volvo manufactured in the year 1980
I get in start it up and I go
I enter the car, start the engine, and commence with driving
It ain't a vintage Cadillac
The vehicle described is not a classic Cadillac automobile
But it always gets me there and back
Despite not being a luxurious vehicle, it reliably transports me to my destinations and back
And it'll always be good to me
The car will continuously function to my satisfaction
I got a beat up Supro amp
I have in my possession a worn-out Supro guitar amplifier
I plug in and it sound like a champ
When I connect my guitar to the amplifier, the sound produced is impressive
Not a fender tweek deluxe
Although it is not a high-end Fender Twin amplifier
It cost me 150 bucks
I only paid one hundred and fifty dollars for the amplifier
And it'll always sound good to me
I will always be satisfied with how the Supro amplifier sounds
And these things are all I need
The car and the amplifier are the only possessions I require in life to be content
All these things are good to me
The previously mentioned possessions are favorable to me
I got a girlfriend and she's so true
I am in a romantic relationship with a girlfriend who is unwaveringly faithful to me
And no other kinda girl will do
I have no interest in being involved with any other type of woman
Cause I've known some girls in the past
In previous experiences, I have been acquainted with women who were not trustworthy
The kinda love they got don't last
The love they bestowed upon me was fleeting and unsustainable
And she'll always be true to me
On the other hand, my current girlfriend will perpetually remain honest with me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BRENDAN BENSON, JASON FALKNER
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