Roan teased this song a month prior to its release by sharing a minute-long snippet. Additionally, she further teased the track by performing it live before its initial release date.
Good Luck Babe!
Chappell Roan Lyrics
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You can say that we are nothing, but you know the truth
And guess I'm the fool
With her arms out like an angel through the car sunroof
I don't wanna call it off
But you don't wanna call it love
You only wanna be the one that I call "baby"
You can kiss a hundred boys in bars
Shoot another shot, try to stop the feeling
You can say it's just the way you are
Make a new excuse, another stupid reason
Good luck, babe (well, good luck), well, good luck, babe (well, good luck)
You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feeling
Good luck, babe (well, good luck), well, good luck, babe (well, good luck)
You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feeling
I'm cliché, who cares?
It's a sexually explicit kind of love affair
And I cry, it's not fair
I just need a little lovin', I just need a little air
Think I'm gonna call it off
Even if you call it love
I just wanna love someone who calls me "baby"
You can kiss a hundred boys in bars
Shoot another shot, try to stop the feeling
You can say it's just the way you are
Make a new excuse, another stupid reason
Good luck, babe (well, good luck), well, good luck, babe (well, good luck)
You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feeling
Good luck, babe (well, good luck), well, good luck, babe (well, good luck)
You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feeling
When you wake up next to him in the middle of the night
With your head in your hands, you're nothing more than his wife
And when you think about me, all of those years ago
You're standing face to face with "I told you so"
You know I hate to say, "I told you so"
You know I hate to say, but, I told you so
You can kiss a hundred boys in bars
Shoot another shot, try to stop the feeling (well, I told you so)
You can say it's just the way you are
Make a new excuse, another stupid reason
Good luck, babe (well, good luck), well, good luck, babe (well, good luck)
You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feeling
Good luck, babe (well, good luck), well, good luck, babe (well, good luck)
You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feeling
You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feeling
You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feeling
You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feeling
The lyrics of "Good Luck Babe!" by Chappell Roan delve into the complexities of a tumultuous relationship that is filled with confusion, unrequited love, and ultimately, realization. The singer in the song is grappling with their feelings towards a partner who seems indifferent and unwilling to commit to a deeper emotional connection. The opening lines convey a sense of resignation and self-awareness as the singer acknowledges that they may be viewed as foolish for holding onto hope in a situation where the other person is not fully invested.
The chorus serves as a defiant declaration of independence and self-worth as the singer wishes their partner "good luck" in their quest to find fulfillment elsewhere. The repetition of the phrase "good luck, babe" seems to be a sarcastic farewell, suggesting that the singer recognizes the futility of trying to change the other person's behavior or emotions. The imagery of "stopping the world just to stop the feeling" conveys the intensity of the emotional turmoil and the impossibility of escaping it easily.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes more introspective, questioning their own role in the relationship and expressing a desire for genuine love and affection. The reference to kissing boys in bars and seeking temporary distractions reflects a sense of disillusionment and longing for something more meaningful. The line "I just need a little lovin', I just need a little air" encapsulates the singer's yearning for genuine emotional connection and fulfillment.
The final verse of the song takes a poignant turn as the singer reflects on the consequences of their partner's choices and the potential for regret. The mention of waking up next to someone else and facing the realization of missed opportunities underscores the bittersweet nature of relationships and the pain of unreciprocated love. The repeated refrain of "I told you so" conveys a mix of resignation, regret, and a sense of closure as the singer acknowledges the inevitability of the situation. Overall, "Good Luck Babe!" is a raw and introspective exploration of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
It's fine, it's cool
Everything seems alright on the surface, I'm pretending to be unfazed.
You can say that we are nothing, but you know the truth
Despite the dismissal of our relationship, there is an undeniable connection we both recognize.
And guess I'm the fool
I acknowledge my foolishness in holding onto hope for what we once had.
With her arms out like an angel through the car sunroof
Visualizing a carefree, almost divine moment that contrasts with my current emotional struggle.
I don't wanna call it off
I am hesitant to end this relationship, as there is something still valuable to me.
But you don't wanna call it love
The other person is reluctant to acknowledge what we share as genuine love.
You only wanna be the one that I call 'baby'
The desire lies in wanting to attain a level of endearment without the deeper commitment.
You can kiss a hundred boys in bars
Engaging in fleeting encounters with others is possible, yet it doesn't fulfill real emotional needs.
Shoot another shot, try to stop the feeling
Attempting to numb or avoid feelings through distractions or unhealthy habits.
You can say it's just the way you are
Rationalizing behavior with a catchphrase while neglecting deeper emotional consequences.
Make a new excuse, another stupid reason
Creating justifications for actions that are clearly hurtful or misguided.
Good luck, babe (well, good luck), well, good luck, babe (well, good luck)
A sarcastic wish for success in navigating through superficial emotions.
You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feeling
Stopping feelings seems impossible; the intensity of emotional experiences is overwhelming.
I'm cliché, who cares?
I acknowledge the predictability of my emotions, but I'm indifferent to criticism.
It's a sexually explicit kind of love affair
The relationship is based largely on physical connection rather than emotional intimacy.
And I cry, it's not fair
Feeling deep emotional pain and frustration over the unequal nature of our relationship.
I just need a little lovin', I just need a little air
Seeking validation and space to breathe emotionally amidst the turmoil.
Think I'm gonna call it off
Considering ending the relationship for my own well-being.
Even if you call it love
Even though you might label our connection as love, I don't feel that way anymore.
I just wanna love someone who calls me 'baby'
Longing for a genuine connection with someone who reciprocates affection wholeheartedly.
When you wake up next to him in the middle of the night
Imagining the aftermath of the relationship, where the other has moved on with someone else.
With your head in your hands, you're nothing more than his wife
Feeling trapped in a situation where personal desires are unfulfilled, reduced to a mere role.
And when you think about me, all of those years ago
Reflecting on our past and how emotions have transformed over time.
You're standing face to face with 'I told you so'
Confronting the reality that my warnings or insights have come to fruition.
You know I hate to say, 'I told you so'
Expressing regret in having to remind someone of their mistakes, despite being right.
You can kiss a hundred boys in bars
Reiterating the idea that superficial encounters can't replace deeper emotional bonds.
Shoot another shot, try to stop the feeling (well, I told you so)
Saying that despite attempts to numb oneself, the emotional truth remains unchanged.
You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feeling
Reiterating the impossibility to suppress deep emotional experiences; they persist.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Justin Drew Tranter, Daniel Leonard Nigro, Kayleigh Rose Amstutz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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YOU HAVE TO STOP THE WORLD JUST TO STOP THE FEELING
@WilliamScott1890
Ms Roan has such an exquisite talent to express the emotions in a direct way. I am a 55 year old man and this is not usually what I listen to, but I am drawn to it probably because this situation is something I had come understand recently. A dear friend of mine, whom I have met for more than twenty years is getting married in september and I wish happiness for him, but also how many more failed marriages does he need to have to realize that he is in love with me?
Signs of affection are obvious, he always took a lot of time to spend with me (even when we didn't live toghether), he looks at me in a loving way. And I did things for him that I wouldn't do for anyone else.
I have met him for twenty years, we've been through so much. We lived toghether, caught up in messy situations and came out alive. His eyes don't lie, nor his body language, he's been in love with me for a long time and so I am. I don't see a reason why he would not see how evident I am in my undeniable attraction to him (though he always had a problem to see something very obvious).
As these song says, i am cutting it off even if he calls it love. I am moving out of town to spend my retirement peaceful.
Ms Roan, you have great talent and I Hope your career is full of Success, congratulations on a wonderful song.
Update on the 3rd of July at 23:36: I did it. I told him how I feel.
Update 4th of september: Well, I've moved out of the city with an old friend of mine (whom the people of our town confuse as my mother). And I was doing good, I've got an interest into beekeeping lately and that's been occupying my mind. My friend was supposed to marry this month but the engagement was called off. I am torn between calling him to lend a hand or give him support and leaving him alone (It wouldn't be the first time I dissapear for a long period of time)
@FruitsandCoffee
Fine. Make me, a middle aged woman, sob great gobs of tears while remembering my very, very first love and heartbreak. I don't need to be professional on my lunch break anyway.
We met off line and she moved to my town for college. We had an amazing year. Then she...just disappeared.
I tried to be patient since I knew she was having troubles with family. I wanted to support her and be there for her. She would get even more stressed out so I backed off.
Then her telephone stopped working. (I just dated myself lmfao) I went to her place several times. No one answered the door until someone finally did.
A man.
I asked if he knew [girlfriend] is okay. Is she home?
He asked who I was and I said her girlfriend.
He just kind of blinked in confusion and said something like, "no. Not possible. I'm her fiance. We've been together for 3 years and getting married in two months."
I legit do not remember what happened after that or even the rest of that year. Nothing.
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You beat me to it
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@yvanrg06
the shutterstock watermarks on some of the pictures used are SO FUCKING GOOD.