Good News
Chris Rea Lyrics


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He's watching the girls on the dance floor
He's watching the light in her hair
He's praying that love's gonna come soon
There's a sweet smell of hope in the air

Just another boy from a steel town
With the flash of the mill in his eye
He don't move for hip cool or fashion
But he knows where the deepest one lies

And he'd love to be warm
And he'd love to love you
So give him some good news

All the cards on the table
But don't look that man in the eye
Say a prayer for the dealer
And kiss your old life goodbye

Go to church light a candle
But don't lose your head for God's sake
Why is my heart beating faster
Oh why do my hands start to shake

'Cause he'd love to be warm




And he'd love to love you
So give him some good news

Overall Meaning

The song "Good News" by Chris Rea talks about a boy from a steel town who is looking for love. He is watching the girls on the dance floor, hoping that love will come soon. The lyrics "There's a sweet smell of hope in the air" suggest that he feels optimistic about his chances of finding love. The boy in the song is not interested in the latest fashion or trends, but knows where to find the right girl.


The lyrics "All the cards on the table, but don't look that man in the eye" suggest that the boy is taking a risk in pursuing his love interest. He's putting everything out into the open, but is aware that the object of his affection may not reciprocate his feelings. The following lines, "Say a prayer for the dealer and kiss your old life goodbye" give an ominous feeling to the song. The boy is willing to take chances and leave his old life behind, possibly for this one person.


The chorus "And he'd love to be warm, And he'd love to love you, So give him some good news" highlights the boy's desire for love. The phrase "give him some good news" presumably means that the singer wants the love interest to respond positively to his advances. Overall, the song is about taking a chance on love, and the risks involved in doing so.


Line by Line Meaning

He's watching the girls on the dance floor
He is observing the girls dancing with cheerful faces.


He's watching the light in her hair
He is looking at the reflection of light on her hair.


He's praying that love's gonna come soon
He is hoping to fall in love soon.


There's a sweet smell of hope in the air
There is a kind and promising vibe in the atmosphere.


Just another boy from a steel town
A typical boy from a city with a steel factory.


With the flash of the mill in his eye
His eyes gleam with the brightness of the steel factory.


He don't move for hip cool or fashion
He doesn't follow the latest trends or styles.


But he knows where the deepest one lies
He knows where to find real love and affection.


And he'd love to be warm
He wishes to have warmth in his life.


And he'd love to love you
He wants to love and be loved in return.


So give him some good news
Tell him some positive news to make him happy.


All the cards on the table
All the information is disclosed openly.


But don't look that man in the eye
Don't confront the man directly.


Say a prayer for the dealer
Offer a prayer for the card dealer.


And kiss your old life goodbye
Bid farewell to the past and start afresh.


Go to church light a candle
Light a candle while visiting a church.


But don't lose your head for God's sake
Don't lose your composure or sanity.


Why is my heart beating faster
Why is my heart racing with excitement.


Oh why do my hands start to shake
Oh why do I feel so nervous or agitated.


'Cause he'd love to be warm
Because he desires to have warmth in his life.


And he'd love to love you
And he wants to love and be loved in return.


So give him some good news
Therefore, tell him some optimistic news to make him happy.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHELLE SHOCKED

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