It Was Good
Foy Vance Lyrics


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It's not quite wrong
It's just not right
Well at least I see
It in this light

See hope once cost
A man his life
And the dreams he dreamt
Are dead tonight

So the light that shines continue so
Just not on me for I must go
And find my own way through the open wood
Hopefully one day I'll let you know
I got there safely on my own
And it was good

I'm sometimes wrong
And seldom right
Well a man just does
What takes his flight

And he checks his heart
And if it's light
Then the dreams he dreamt
Will live tonight

So the light that shines continue so
Just not on me for I must go
And find my own way through the open wood
Hopefully one day I'll let you know
I got there safely on my own
And it was good

So the light that shines continue so
Just not on me for I must go
And find my own way through the open wood
Hopefully one day I'll let you know
I got there safely on my own
And it was good
It was good




It was good
It was good

Overall Meaning

The song "It Was Good" by Foy Vance is a reflective piece about the pursuit of one's own path in life, even if it means leaving behind familiar surroundings and people. The opening lines set the tone for the theme of the song - that sometimes, even if something isn't necessarily wrong, it may not be the right choice for someone individually. The singer of the lyrics realizes this about his own life, and understands that he needs to forge his own path through life, regardless of the cost.


The second verse also highlights the importance of checking in with one's own heart and inner motivations. If the heart is light and the dreams are true, then they are worth fighting for and pursuing. The extended metaphor of the light that continues to shine serves to symbolize the drive and motivation that keeps pushing the singer forward, even when the path ahead is uncertain.


The final lines of the song are perhaps the most touching and meaningful. The singer hopes to one day share the news that he made it safely to his destination, and that the journey was worthwhile - that "it was good". This simple phrase encapsulates the message of the song, that even if the road ahead is long and difficult, following one's own heart and dreams is worth the risk.


Overall, Foy Vance's "It Was Good" is a deeply personal and moving piece of music, urging listeners to trust their instincts and follow their own unique path through life.


Line by Line Meaning

It's not quite wrong
Things might not be exactly right, but they are not entirely incorrect either.


It's just not right
Even though something is not entirely wrong, it still isn't perfect.


Well, at least I see
Despite things not being perfect, there is still some hope to be found.


It in this light
By viewing things from a different perspective and in a different light, there is still a glimmer of hope.


See hope once cost
In the past, hope came with a high price and caused a lot of pain and suffering.


A man his life
Someone gave up everything they had, even their own life, in order to hold on to hope.


And the dreams he dreamt
The aspirations and desires that this person held dear.


Are dead tonight
Unfortunately, those dreams are no longer alive and will never be fulfilled.


So the light that shines continue so
Despite the darkness that surrounds me, there is still hope that shines on.


Just not on me for I must go
However, that hope isn't shining on me at the moment, because I need to go out and find my own way.


And find my own way through the open wood
I need to venture out into the unknown and navigate through the forest of uncertainty.


Hopefully one day I'll let you know
Someday, I will return and tell you about my journey and how I survived on my own.


I got there safely on my own
After struggling and facing many challenges, I finally made it to the other side, all by myself.


And it was good
Even though it was a difficult journey, I finally made it to my destination, and it was worth it in the end.


I'm sometimes wrong
I admit that I am not always right when it comes to making decisions.


And seldom right
Most of the time, I am not entirely correct in my predictions and judgments.


Well, a man just does
However, I am only human, and I can only do what I feel is right at the time.


What takes his flight
Sometimes I just need to take a leap of faith and follow my instincts, even if it means flying away from my comfort zone.


And he checks his heart
Before making a decision, I always check with myself and see if it's something that aligns with my morals and values.


And if it's light
If my heart feels light and at peace with the decision, then it's probably the right one to make.


Then the dreams he dreamt
By following my heart, I am able to achieve the things that I aspire to do.


Will live tonight
I will have the satisfaction and fulfillment that comes from accomplishing my dreams and goals.




Writer(s): Foy Vance Copyright: Foy Vance Songs, Primary Wave Vance Music

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