Good Thing
Fine Young Cannibals Lyrics
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Has gone away, I don't know why
She's gone away, I don't know where
Somewhere I can't follow her
The one good thing didn't stay too long
My back was turned and she was gone
Where have you gone
My good thing
You've been gone too long (good thing)
People say I should forget
New friend tomorrow
Don't get upset
People say she's doing fine
Mutual friends I see sometime
That's not what I want to hear
I wanna hear she wants me near
Good thing
Where have you gone
My good thing
You've been gone too long (good thing)
Good thing
Then one day she came back
I was so happy that I didn't act
Morning came into my room
Caught me dreaming like a fool
Good thing, my good thing
My my my my good thing
Where have you gone (good thing)
My good thing
My good thing (good thing)
Girl
Where have you gone
It's been so long
Good God girl
Good God girl
Good God girl
Good thing
Good God
Good God
The lyrics of Fine Young Cannibals' song "Good Thing" is filled with the themes of heartbreak, lost love, and the longing for love. The song is an emotional ballad that talks about the lead singer's pain caused by the departure of a love interest. The first verse of the song, "The one good thing in my life, has gone away, I don't know why, she's gone away, I don't know where, somewhere I can't follow her" is an expression of his feelings of sadness for the loss of his loved one. He does not understand why she left or where she went, and it is causing him great pain.
In the second verse of the song, the singer expresses his regret for not being able to hold on to her before she left. "My back was turned and she was gone." He realizes that he may have contributed to her leaving, and he has to bear the consequences. The pain of the separation is so intense that he can even continue to dream of her. However, there is still hope that they will reconcile one day, and he continues to long for her.
Overall, "Good Thing" is a moving testimony of a love that has been lost and the pain and longing that follows. The lyrics remind us of the power of love and how it can lead us to feel the deepest emotions we can ever experience.
Line by Line Meaning
The one good thing in my life
There was only one thing that made my life worth living
Has gone away, I don't know why
That one thing is gone, and I have no idea why
She's gone away, I don't know where
The thing I love is no longer around, and I don't know where it went
Somewhere I can't follow her
Wherever it went, I can't find it
The one good thing didn't stay too long
The thing I loved wasn't in my life for very long
My back was turned and she was gone
I wasn't paying attention, and it disappeared
Good thing
The thing that made my life worth living
Where have you gone
Where did it go?
My good thing
The thing that meant so much to me
You've been gone too long (good thing)
It's been gone for too long
People say I should forget
Other people think I should move on
New friend tomorrow
I should find someone new tomorrow
Don't get upset
I shouldn't be sad about it
People say she's doing fine
Other people think that the thing I loved is doing well
Mutual friends I see sometime
I sometimes see people who know the thing I loved
That's not what I want to hear
I don't care what other people say
I wanna hear she wants me near
I only care about whether the thing I loved wants to be near me
Then one day she came back
One day, the thing I loved returned
I was so happy that I didn't act
I was so glad to see it again that I just stood there
Morning came into my room
The next morning, I woke up
Caught me dreaming like a fool
I was lost in my thoughts and feelings
Girl
Referring to the thing I loved
It's been so long
It's been a while since I last saw it
Good God girl
Oh my god, I'm so happy to see it again
Good thing
The thing that made my life worth living
Good God
Oh my god, it's really here
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Steele, Roland Lee Gift
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@ahamham4532
John 15:4-11
"4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.
7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.
9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.
10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.
11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full."
@ItsTimeMichael
When musicians played instruments, told a story & held a beat. Today we have mud.
@johnturner1246
.......tiger feet.....
@sfearll
no auto-tune
@jeremyhall651
This song has never gotten the recognition it deserves as one of the greatest songs ever made.
@briancronauer7663
Such a fuckin jam. Surprised I haven't gotten into an accident when I'm driving and this comes on the radio.
@bananabird7584
Damn straight!
@stevekenny6183
Great band ,great tune, superb vid !!!
Scooterboys and FYC !!!
It don’t get no better than this♠️🏁🇬🇧
@jeremyhall651
AND IM 35 😂😂😂😂😂
@jeremyhall651
@@briancronauer7663 right?? The kids think I’m bonkers. Which, of course, I am 😂😂😂
@TheKosmikid
One of the greatest albums ever made. 10 songs and 35 minutes of flawless music. The creativity on this album is still breathtaking.