Initially breaking into the music business as a hip-hop producer, Earl St. … Read Full Bio ↴Initially breaking into the music business as a hip-hop producer, Earl St. Clair set out on his own as a soul singer. Armed with a deep, bluesy voice, his songs channel the fervor of classic Southern soul and gospel singers like Al Green and Ray Charles, but with swagger and production techniques ensuring that St. Clair is up to date on contemporary rap, pop, and dance music. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, but he spent much of his childhood in Alabama, where his father was from. He started experimenting with music production while a college student, and after he dropped out and returned home, he began producing for numerous Cleveland-based rappers. Eventually, he worked on major-label albums by Machine Gun Kelly and Rick Ross, either as a producer or songwriter. He also sang on tracks by EDM titans David Guetta and Avicii, and released a duet with Bibi Bourelly titled "Perfect." The song was released by Def Jam in 2016, and the label also issued St. Clair's solo singles "Man on Fire" and "Good Time" that year, with "Feeling Alive" following in early 2017. The latter of those three singles also appeared on his debut EP, My Name Is Earl, in the summer of that year.

Good Thing
EARL ST. CLAIR Lyrics

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Roses are red
Violets are blue
What would I do
If I didn′t have you?
Anything goes
I feel brand new
I'm doing alright
Now that I got you

I ain′t holdin' back
Let's bring it to life
It ain′t gonna rain
Not a cloud in sight
Colour my world
In purple or green
You know what I mean
Baby, we got a good thing

(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
We got a good thing
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Baby, we got a good thing
(It′s so good, good, good, good, good)
(It's so good, good, good)
We got a good thing
(It′s so good, good, good, good, good)
(It's so good, good, good)
Baby, we got a good thing

You got what I need
I need what you got
Don′t want it to stop
Nothing will ever be the same
They can't bring me down
Can′t tell me I'm wrong
That's why I made it a song
′Cause baby we got a good thing

(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Baby, we got a good thing
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Baby, we got a good thing
(It′s so good, good, good, good, good)
(It's so good, good, good)
We got a good thing
(It′s so good, good, good, good, good)
(It's so good, good, good)
Baby, we got a good thing

(It′s so good, good, good, good, good)
(It's so good, good, good, good, good)
We got a good thing
(It′s so good, good, good, good, good)

(It's so good, good, good, good, good)
Baby, we got a good thing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to EARL ST. CLAIR's "Good Thing" express the singer's gratitude for having his significant other in his life. The opening lines mention the classic "roses are red, violets are blue" poem and pose the question of what he would do without the person he is addressing. He then declares that he feels brand new and is doing alright now that he has them by his side. The chorus emphasizes the goodness of their relationship and how it has transformed his outlook on life. The song's energy is upbeat and celebratory, with a focus on living in the moment and enjoying the present.

The second verse highlights the mutual benefits of the relationship, with each person having what the other needs. The singer is confident in their bond and refuses to let anyone bring him down or tell him he is wrong. The repetition of the phrase "we got a good thing" reinforces the central message and serves as a declaration of their commitment to each other. The song's final chorus features a call-and-response style, with the singer and background vocals trading off on the lyrics and building to a catchy and memorable finish.

Line by Line Meaning

Roses are red
The singer is using a classic rhyme to illustrate a simple truth

Violets are blue
The singer continues the rhyme in order to set the stage for a message of romantic affection

What would I do
The singer is expressing gratitude for their partner by imagining how much they would struggle without them

If I didn′t have you?
The question is rhetorical, meant to emphasize the importance of the partner and how much they mean to the artist

Anything goes
With their partner by their side, the artist feels unrestrained and free to do whatever they please

I feel brand new
The singer feels renewed and rejuvenated by the presence of their partner in their life

I'm doing alright
Overall, the singer is content and happy with their current state of being

Now that I got you
The artist directly attributes their wellbeing to their partner and acknowledges how much they add to their life

I ain′t holdin' back
The artist is ready to fully embrace their relationship and express themselves openly

Let's bring it to life
The artist is excited to elevate their relationship to the next level and make it even more meaningful

It ain′t gonna rain
The singer is confident that the good times with their partner will continue and there will be no troubles or strife

Not a cloud in sight
The artist is using a metaphor to describe how clear and positive their outlook is, thanks to their partner

Colour my world
The singer wants their partner to bring vibrancy and meaning to their life, much like different colors can enhance a work of art

In purple or green
The specific colors don't necessarily have any significance, just two examples of how the partner can add richness and depth to the singer's life

You know what I mean
The singer is confident that their partner understands the depth of their feelings and how much they bring to their life

Baby, we got a good thing
The artist is once again expressing their happiness and gratitude for their relationship and partner

(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
These are nonspecific vocalizations used to create emotional emphasis and vibe

(It's so good, good, good, good, good)
A simple refrain that reinforces the strong positive feelings the singer has towards their partner

You got what I need
The singer is emphasizing how important their partner is and how much they rely on and appreciate them

I need what you got
The artist acknowledges the reciprocal nature of their relationship and how they also contribute to their partner's wellbeing

Don't want it to stop
The artist doesn't want their happiness and positive relationship to end and will do what it takes to keep it going strong

Nothing will ever be the same
The artist is emphasizing that their partner has had a transformative impact on their life and they can't imagine going back to how things were before

They can't bring me down
The singer is confident that no external forces or negativity can ruin their happiness or disrupt their relationship

Can't tell me I'm wrong
The artist is confident in the rightness of their feelings for their partner and won't let anyone convince them otherwise

That's why I made it a song
The singer is expressing the depth of their feelings by writing a song about their partner and relationship

Writer(s): Earl Johnson, Ashley Levy, Todd J Spadafore

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