Good Life
Carroll Bruce Lyrics
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Commanded quite a fortune
With one big deal
He was an overnight success
He had it all everything
That seemed important
Then one day it slipped away
And he felt the emptiness
Once again I learned that
The treasures of this world
Will all go up in smoke
so in God I place my hope
[Chorus]
I'm livin' the good life
I've got everything I need
Totally satisfied
With the faith He's given me
Life will overflow with joy
With real security
He's given me the good life
I'm gonna live it faithfully
I'm an average man
With average kinds of problems
The bills stack up
How am I gonna make it through
But I can't complain,
'Cause He's pulled me through so often
And I may go without a time or two
But I don't lack for what I need
'Cause I know that my reward
Is in the Hands of the Lord
And the worst of circumstances
Work out for the best
How did I become so blessed
[Chorus]
At times it seems this
Life could be much better
But I know it won't be long until forever
[Chorus: x2]
He's given me the good life
He's given me the good life
The song "Good Life" by Carroll Bruce is a reflection on the fragility of worldly possessions, and the true riches that come from placing one's faith in God. The lyrics describe two contrasting experiences: that of a friend who is initially successful but loses everything, and the average man who faces typical challenges but still feels blessed. The first verse tells the story of the friend, who had "everything that seemed important" until it "slipped away." The singer observes that the "treasures of this world" will ultimately be destroyed, and so he turns to God for hope and security.
The choruses affirm the singer's contentment with his life, his faith, and the blessings he has received. He describes himself as "totally satisfied" and overflowing with joy, even if he is an "average man" with bills to pay. The bridge acknowledges that life on earth is not always easy, and that there may be times when things do not go as planned. However, the singer believes that all circumstances can ultimately work out for the best, and that his ultimate reward is in God's hands.
Overall, the song celebrates a sense of peace and gratitude that comes from trusting in God and living a life based on faith. It reminds listeners that true riches are not found in material possessions or worldly success, but in the love and security that comes from a relationship with God.
Line by Line Meaning
Talked to a friend who
I spoke with a friend
Commanded quite a fortune
Who had a lot of money
With one big deal
Through a single business transaction
He was an overnight success
He became successful quickly
He had it all everything
He had everything that seemed important at that time
That seemed important
Which appeared valuable
Then one day it slipped away
Suddenly, it all went away
And he felt the emptiness
That made him feel hollow inside
And as I watched his bridges burn
As I saw his connections and opportunities disappear
Once again I learned that
I realized once more that
The treasures of this world
The material possessions of this life
Will all go up in smoke
Will eventually vanish
so in God I place my hope
So I put my trust in God
I'm livin' the good life
I am leading a fulfilling life
I've got everything I need
I have all that I require
Totally satisfied
Fully content
With the faith He's given me
With the beliefs and confidence given to me by God
Life will overflow with joy
Life will be full of happiness
With real security
With genuine safety and stability
He's given me the good life
God has blessed me with a fulfilling life
I'm gonna live it faithfully
I will live it with dedication
I'm an average man
I am an ordinary person
With average kinds of problems
Dealing with everyday problems
The bills stack up
The expenses accumulate
How am I gonna make it through
How will I manage to overcome this situation
But I can't complain,
I am not complaining
'Cause He's pulled me through so often
Because God has helped me numerous times before
And I may go without a time or two
And I may have to go without a few times
But I don't lack for what I need
But I still have everything that I require
Cause I know that my reward
Because I understand that my compensation
Is in the Hands of the Lord
Is controlled by God
And the worst of circumstances
Even during tough situations
Work out for the best
They will eventually turn out to be good
How did I become so blessed
How did I get so fortunate
At times it seems this
Sometimes it seems like this
Life could be much better
Life could be much improved
But I know it won't be long until forever
But I am aware that eternal life is not too far away
He's given me the good life
God has provided me with a fulfilling life
He's given me the good life
God has blessed me with a satisfying life
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BRUCE CARROLL, LEONARD AHLSTROM, MORRIS A. KAYLOR
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@robertd.5013
Such a good song. The 1990's had some very good contemporary Christian music-:)
@nelsonatipnema482
He's given me a good life... I'm gonna live it faithfully... Praise God for this song...
@howiecampbellmusic
Cool to see you include your wife on this. Way to go
@usuariosinfoplaza6081
THE LOOR IS FOR GOD...PANAMA FOR JESUS SINCE TODAY 2018...MY NAME IS JULIO