The Good Life
D. Lector Lyrics


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Oh, the good life, full of fun seems to be the ideal
Mm, the good life lets you hide all the sadness you feel
You won't really fall in love for you can't take the chance
So please be honest with yourself, don't try to fake romance

It's the good life to be free and explore the unknown
Like the heartaches when you learn you must face them alone
Please remember I still want you, and in case you wonder why
Well, just wake up, kiss the good life goodbye





Overall Meaning

The lyrics to D. Lector's song "The Good Life" appear to be superficially describing an idyllic existence characterized by pleasure-seeking and the avoidance of sadness or vulnerability. The singer suggests that one cannot really fall in love because that entails taking a risk, and instead advocates for self-honesty and a rejection of false romanticism. However, there is an undercurrent of melancholy in the lyrics, particularly in the lines "Like the heartaches when you learn you must face them alone" and "Please remember I still want you, and in case you wonder why / Well, just wake up, kiss the good life goodbye." This suggests that the good life may not be all it's cracked up to be, and that perhaps a deeper emotional connection with others is necessary for true happiness.


It is possible to interpret the song as a critique of shallow, materialistic lifestyles and an exhortation to embrace vulnerability and genuine emotional connections with others. Despite the seductive allure of pleasure and the avoidance of pain, the singer seems to be suggesting that there is more to life than these superficial pleasures and that true fulfillment comes from engaging with the full range of human experience, including heartache and vulnerability.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, the good life, full of fun seems to be the ideal
The concept of a happy and enjoyable life is generally accepted as the perfect way of living


Mm, the good life lets you hide all the sadness you feel
Living an ideal life enables a person to conceal their sadness or pain


You won't really fall in love for you can't take the chance
True love requires taking risks, which those who live a perfect life are unwilling to do


So please be honest with yourself, don't try to fake romance
It is better to be truthful with oneself and not pretend to be in a romantic relationship if it's not genuine


It's the good life to be free and explore the unknown
Living a perfect life means being unrestricted and discovering new things


Like the heartaches when you learn you must face them alone
Even the ideal life cannot prevent one from experiencing pain, especially when they must endure it alone


Please remember I still want you, and in case you wonder why
It's important to remember that the singer still wants the listener, and if they're unsure, the reason is love


Well, just wake up, kiss the good life goodbye
The singer encourages the person to wake up, break free from the perfect life and embrace true love




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JACK REARDON, SACHA DISTEL

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