Something Good
Duffy Lyrics


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You think you're gay, gets in the way
Being in love with your boyfriend
You dump and see blokes, you don't laugh at jokes
Your Anti Christ could be a God send

Come down now, I guess you found how
Most of it's live will have to forgive you
Not knowing if you get a little bit of something good, grab hold of it
Never let go, you don't know what they broke from it
If you get a little bit of something good hold on to it
Never let go, you don't know what they come against

We were the punks the bolly one drunks
The last to be out school teenagers
No one drops out, nobody shouts
Because the crash course to the neighbours

Come down now, I guess you found how
Most of it's live will have to forgive you

Not knowing if you get a little bit of something good, grab hold of it
Never let go, you don't know what they broke from it
If you get a little bit of something good, hold on to it
Never let go, you don't know what they come against

Something good, something good
Something good, something good

Why am I always the one, won't let go just hanging on
After all the love is gone, long gone

Why did you leave Camden town, something good
Why don't we see you around, something good
Why did you leave Camden town, something good
Why don't we see you around, something good

Why did you leave Camden town, something good
Why don't we see you around, something good
Why did you leave Camden town, something good
Why don't we see you around, something good





Why did you leave Camden town, something good
Why don't we see, something good

Overall Meaning

Duffy's "Something Good" is a song that revolves around the theme of finding the right thing to hold on to in life. The opening lines of the song are particularly captivating as they portray someone who seems to be struggling with their sexuality - "You think you're gay, gets in the way. Being in love with your boyfriend, you dump and see blokes, you don't laugh at jokes, your Anti Christ could be a Godsend". The lyrics go on to encourage the listener to hold on to something good when they find it because they never know what could come against them.


The song also highlights the experience of growing up in a rough neighborhood as a teenager - "We were the punks the bolly one drunks, the last to be out school teenagers. No one drops out, nobody shouts because the crash course to the neighbours". The lyrics suggest that life was tough but the people in that neighborhood persevered and never gave up on their goals.


The chorus of the song is particularly catchy and emphasizes the message of holding on to something good in life. The repetition of the phrase "something good" throughout the song reinforces the idea that there is always something good to hold on to despite the hardships in life.


Overall, "Something Good" is a song that encourages the listener to be optimistic about life and reminds them of the importance of holding on to something good when they find it.


Line by Line Meaning

You think you're gay, gets in the way
Being in love with your boyfriend interferes with your insecurities about your sexual identity


You dump and see blokes, you don't laugh at jokes
You date and have sex with men, but are unable to enjoy their sense of humor


Your Anti Christ could be a God send
What you perceive to be your worst qualities might actually bring you something good


Come down now, I guess you found how Most of it's life will have to forgive you
You have realized that forgiveness is a necessary part of life


Not knowing if you get a little bit of something good, grab hold of it Never let go, you don't know what they broke from it
If you come across something good, cherish it because you never know what you might lose if you let go


If you get a little bit of something good, hold on to it Never let go, you don't know what they come against
If you find something good, hold on to it because you never know what challenges you might face down the road


We were the punks the bolly one drunks The last to be out school teenagers No one drops out, nobody shouts Because the crash course to the neighbours
We were rebellious teenagers who were not interested in conforming, but we still managed to avoid getting in trouble with our neighbors


Why am I always the one, won't let go just hanging on After all the love is gone, long gone
I struggle to let go of past relationships even when they are clearly over


Why did you leave Camden town, something good Why don't we see you around, something good
I miss you and wish you were still here, because you brought something good into my life


Why did you leave Camden town, something good Why don't we see you around, something good Why did you leave Camden town, something good Why don't we see you around, something good
I keep wondering why you left and why you're not here anymore, because you brought something good into my life


Why did you leave Camden town, something good Why don't we see, something good
I wonder why you left and why I don't see you anymore, because you brought something good into my life


Something good, something good Something good, something good
The repeated phrase 'something good' reinforces the importance of cherishing good things and not letting them go




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ELLA MARY MCMAHON, PAUL O DUFFY

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Comments from YouTube:

Michael Müller

What lights up your mind and gives you strenght is making music and singing. Sing away the shadows of the past with all your strength. Believe in what you are and always have been. Step ahead and dont let a loser win. You need to feel the warm embrace of the love of your fans and the people who waits for your return. Whenever you are ready duffy. We all will wait for you ❤. We wish you all that it takes to recover,power and strength from our hearts!!! Thank you for the music!!

Vule Mizdraković

Such a beautiful and unique voice, hope there will be more tracks...

Donna

Don't stop Duffy. I know what happened to you must have been terrifying and horrific, but don't let them take that beautiful voice away from the world.

E. A. G.

We miss her 💜 What a beautiful song.

Stella Starnes

Welcome back Duffy! This new song and the freedom with which you sing it in your fabulous voice truly is something beautiful. So lovely to hear you singing again.

Janie Wallace

Hope we will be hearing more from Duffy - Like maybe a new album!!!

Lou

So glad to see you're back as powerful as you were. 'm a 23 french girl. Across the countries, the language gap (I didn't understand English), I would always remember your album Endlessly. My mom and I used to sing it in the car when I was 11-ish. I love and have always loved your voice, your authenticity that shows in your music. If you still love to be a musician, please continue because you are so talented and you have marked people for a lifetime. <3

Adrian-Emanuel Gocan

How come I only find this now?! On repeat right away! Thanks, Duffy!

Jeanette Warren

Please release this duffy. A truly truly beautiful voice. Share it xx

Larson2983

Great voice, you've been missed.

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