Good Times
Burdon Eric 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 Times" by Eric Burdon is a reflective piece that explores the regrets of wasted opportunities and squandered moments. The opening lines, "When I think of all the good times that I've wasted having good times" set the tone of the song as the artist laments his own indulgences and the consequences that followed. His regret is compounded by the realization that the good times he was having were not what they seemed to be - they were, in fact, a waste of his life. He knows that he should have been more responsible and that he could have made better decisions.
The second verse continues in the same vein, as the singer reflects on the time he spent drinking, fighting, and generally behaving badly. Instead of enjoying the moment, he should have been more thoughtful and considerate of the people around him. His patterns of behavior were destructive, and he acknowledges that he could have done much better. The song's concluding lines, "I have it too easy, and it's the beginning of good times," suggest the singer's newfound resolve to take responsibility for his life and create a new path, one that doesn't include the reckless behavior that he now regrets.
Line by Line Meaning
When I think of all the good times that I've wasted having good times
Reflecting on all the moments I indulged in frivolous and unproductive activities.
When I was drinkin', I should've been thinkin'
I wasted my time drinking instead of using that time to reflect and make better choices.
When I was fighting, I could've done the right thing
I engaged in unnecessary conflict instead of taking the high road and resolving the situation peacefully.
All of that boozin', I was really losin'
My excessive drinking was causing me to lose my sense of judgment and opportunities for meaningful experiences.
All of my lying, I remember her crying
I caused someone pain through my actions and dishonesty, and I now regret it.
My useless talkin', I couldv'e been walkin'
I wasted time and energy talking about things that didn't matter instead of taking action and making progress.
Instead of complainin', I couldv'e been gainin'
I could have used my energy to make positive changes and find solutions instead of focusing on negativity and complaints.
All of my sinnin', I could've been winnin'
My actions that went against my values and morals prevented me from achieving success.
I have it too easy, and it's a beginning of good times
Despite my past mistakes and shortcomings, I have the opportunity to turn things around and make a positive change in my life.
Talking 'bout good times, I said good times
I am looking forward to creating positive and meaningful experiences in my future and leaving my past mistakes behind me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, 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...