Originally part of short-lived Chicago group I Rowboat, Johnson and two of his fellow Rowboat members, guitarist Dan Strack and drummer Brian Belval, created Fruit Bats as a side-project. When I Rowboat split up, Fruit Bats became Johnson's main focus. Spurred on by Califone/Perishable Records honchos Tim Rutili and Ben Massarella, the group recorded their first album, Echolocation, released in 2001.
After tours with Gorky's Zygotic Mynci, Modest Mouse and The Shins, Fruit Bats signed with Sub Pop in late summer 2002, recording their second album, 2003's Mouthfuls, which included new bandmate Gillian Lisee.
After relocating to Seattle, the group released their third album, Spelled in Bones, in 2005. Afterward, Eric D. Johnson played with The Shins and Vetiver. In 2008, the Fruit Bats began working together again, with revised membership of Johnson, Christopher Sherman, Ron Lewis, Graeme Gibson, and Sam Wagster. In 2009, they released The Ruminant Band and in 2011 came Tripper.
In November 2013, Eric D. Johnson announced he would be dissolving Fruit Bats. That month they played what was to be their farewell show at a sold out Aladdin Theatre in Portland, OR. The following year Johnson released an album under the name EDJ.
Reforming in 2015, Fruit Bats released their sixth official full-length LP, Absolute Loser, in 2016 via newly formed Los Angeles-based label Easy Sound.
Fruit Bats signed to North Carolina-based independent label Merge Records in 2018. Also in 2018, Johnson formed the folk group Bonny Light Horseman with Josh Kaufman and Anais Mitchell.
In 2019 Fruit Bats’ Merge debut "Gold Past Life" was released.
Fruit Bats’ 2020 album The Pet Parade was produced by Johnson's Bonny Light Horseman bandmate Josh Kaufman.
In 2021, Fruit Bats released a full-album cover of Smashing Pumpkins' 1993 record Siamese Dream.
The Fruit Bats’ double-disc, 20-year career retrospective "Sometimes A Cloud Is Just a Cloud: Slow Growers, Sleeper Hits and Lost Songs" was released in 2022.
Good Will Come To You
Fruit Bats Lyrics
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Some of our days are duds and some are worse
But you will surely pull through, love
It will come to you, love
I have a feeling that good will come to you
I've got a notion that good will come to you
And someday you'll die on your birthday in
Loved ones gathered around
Holding your hands in their hands, aglow
125 years old, 125 years old
Trying to find a way to
Say everything you wanna say
Some days you’re in a fog
And some you can’t do anything
You’ll break through the haze, love
It will come to you, love
I have a feeling that good will come to you
I gotta notion that good will come to you
And someday you'll die on your birthday in
The house where you were born
Loved ones gathered around
Holding your hands in their hands, aglow
125 years old, 125 years old
The lyrics of "Good Will Come To You" by Fruit Bats convey a message of hope and reassurance to those who feel lonely and struggle with the ups and downs of life. The song begins by acknowledging the struggles and disappointments that travelers, or perhaps people in general, experience. However, despite these hardships, the singer believes that love and goodness will come to them. It is a comforting message, assuring the listener that better days are ahead.
The chorus repeats the idea that good will come to the listener. The lyrics suggest that the singer has a strong belief in this notion and a deep feeling that it will come true. There is a sense of optimism and faith in the future.
The second verse introduces the idea of life and death. The singer envisions a scenario where the listener will pass away on their birthday, in the very house they were born. It describes a peaceful and loving scene where loved ones gather around, holding the listener's hands. The mention of being 125 years old adds a sense of longevity, as if the love and good that will come to the listener will extend throughout their entire life.
Overall, "Good Will Come To You" is a song of hope and belief in better days to come. It encourages the listener to persevere through difficult times and trust that love and goodness will eventually find them.
Line by Line Meaning
We are lonely ones, us travelers
As a traveler, it's natural to feel lonely and disconnected from others.
Some of our days are duds and some are worse
We have both bad and extremely difficult days in our lives.
But you will surely pull through, love
Despite the challenges, you will overcome them and come out stronger.
It will come to you, love
Good things and happiness will eventually find their way to you.
I have a feeling that good will come to you
I strongly believe that positive outcomes will come your way.
I've got a notion that good will come to you
I have a strong intuition that good things will happen for you.
And someday you'll die on your birthday in
One day, when it's your birthday, you will pass away peacefully.
The house where you were born
You will leave this world in the same place where you first entered it.
Loved ones gathered around
Your family and dear ones will be there by your side.
Holding your hands in their hands, aglow
They will hold your hands tenderly, radiating love and care.
125 years old, 125 years old
You will have lived a long, fulfilling life, reaching the remarkable age of 125.
Trying to find a way to
In the process of searching for a means to
Say everything you wanna say
Expressing all the thoughts and feelings you desire to communicate
Some days you’re in a fog
There are moments when you feel mentally clouded or unclear
And some you can’t do anything
On other days, you feel helpless and unable to take any action
You’ll break through the haze, love
However, you will eventually overcome the confusion and regain clarity.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Eric Johnson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Andy Trullinger
MyGod! This is awesome! Carl Wallinger and John Lennon had a baby. They name that bundle of joy Fruit Bats. New favorite song here. Thanks for this.
Nick Reeves
I like this song. Thanks Fruit Bats!
Wanderboy
[Verse 1]
We are lonely ones just travelers
Some of our days dark and some are worse
But she will surely come through, love
If it comes to you
Love, love, love
[Chorus]
I have a feeling that good will come to you
I've got a notion that good will come to you
Someday down on your birthday and ask me [?]
Loved ones gathered around
Holding your hands and the hands of your
Hundred twenty-five years old
Hundred twenty-five years old
[Verse 2]
Trying to find the way to say everything yourself
Somedays you're in a funk and some you can't do anything
But you break through the haze
It will come to you
Love, love, love, love
[Chorus]
I have a feeling that good will come to you
I've got a notion that good will come to you
Someday down on your birthday and ask me [?]
Loved ones gathered around
Holding your hands and the hands of your
Hundred twenty-five years old
Hundred twenty-five years old
Katherine Lacy
Great song!
Chef Pie
Great music I think Albert will wake up and listen joyously after his bath. Albert! This is a good album thought Albert. I like it a lot
Art 66 Chronicles
I just heard the opening few bars between stories on the business podcast "Marketplace". Thanks guys, this is great!
Fabiano Alvez
where do I find the lyrics?
crabby 8539
lyrics from the cd case;
we are lonely ones,us travelers
some of our days are duds and some are worse
but you will surely pull through,love
it will come to you,love
i have a feeling that good will come to you
i gotta notion that good will come to you
and someday you'll die on your birthday
in the house that you were born
loved ones gathered around
holding your hands in their hands, aglow
125 years old, 125 years old
trying to find a way to say
everything you wanna say
some days you're in a fog
and some you can't do anything
you'll break through the haze, love
it will come to you, love
i have a feeling that good will come to you
i gotta notion that good will come to you
and someday you'll die on your birthday
in the house that you were born
loved ones gathered around
holding your hands in their hands, aglow
125 years old, 125 years old
Tom Drum
Could be a great Fountains of Wayne song! Honestly.