Good Time Charlie
Gasolin' Lyrics
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May bring you sorrow
But I can touch the sun
And bring you some fun.
'Cause I'm the good time Charlie
Callin' your name.
The rats are runnin'
But me and Camilla
We're sipping tequila.
'Cause I'm the good time Charlie
Callling your name.
See, when I was a boy
My mamma said
Hey little man
You better look out for them girls
And that booze
'cause that's what turned your dear daddy loose.
I said mamma
Please understand
If booze and them girls are gonna get me
I think it's my way to fly
So bye bye
See you in the sky.
Good time Charlie
Good good good times
For everybody in the whole wide world.
The leaders of tomorrow
May bring you sorrow
But I can touch the sun
And bring you some fun.
'Cause I'm the good time Charlie
Callin' your name.
Good time Charlie
Callin' your name.
Good time Charlie
Callin' you.
Good time Charlie.
The song Goodtime Charlie by Gasolin' expresses the idea that society's leaders of tomorrow may bring sorrow to people, but in contrast, the singer Goodtime Charlie can bring sunshine and happiness. Goodtime Charlie is a carefree individual who enjoys life, drinks tequila with his friend Camilla, and encourages other people to have a good time. Charlie reminisces about his mother warning him about women and alcohol, but he believes that they are his way to fly, and he is not afraid of where they might take him.
The character of Goodtime Charlie represents a free spirit who refuses to be constrained by societal norms and conventions. He enjoys the simple pleasures of life, such as drinking tequila and having fun with friends, rather than worrying about the future or the concerns of the ruling class. The song portrays him as a symbol of happiness and hope, and his message is clear: life is short, so enjoy it while you can.
Line by Line Meaning
The Rulers of tomorrow
May bring you sorrow
But I can touch the sun
And bring you some fun.
Although future leaders may cause you pain, I can provide joy and excitement by achieving great things.
'Cause I'm the good time Charlie
Callin' your name.
With my fun-loving personality, I'm the one you want to spend time with and enjoy life to the fullest.
They say the boom is comin'
The rats are runnin'
But me and Camilla
We're sipping tequila.
While others are panicking due to impending change, I'm enjoying myself with a companion named Camilla and some tequila.
See, when I was a boy
My mamma said
Hey little man
You better look out for them girls
And that booze
'cause that's what turned your dear daddy loose.
I said mamma
Please understand
If booze and them girls are gonna get me
I think it's my way to fly
So bye bye
See you in the sky.
Despite his mother's warning about the dangers of women and alcohol, the artist declares that those things will help him achieve his goals and soar to new heights.
Good time Charlie
Good good good times
For everybody in the whole wide world.
The artist wants to spread his love for life and bring joy to everyone in the world.
The leaders of tomorrow
May bring you sorrow
But I can touch the sun
And bring you some fun.
Despite the potential for future leaders to cause harm, the singer is capable of creating happiness and excitement for others.
'Cause I'm the good time Charlie
Callin' your name.
Good time Charlie
Callin' your name.
Good time Charlie
Callin' you.
Good time Charlie.
The singer repeatedly emphasizes his ability to bring good times to those around him, and encourages others to join in on the fun.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GILBERT G. CAPLE, DON ROBEY
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