Positive
George and Marguerite Lyrics
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Eliminate the negative
Latch on to the affirmative
Don't mess with mister in-between
You've got to spread joy up to the maximum
Bring gloom down to the minimum
Have faith or pandemonium
To illustrate his last remark
Jonah in the whale, noah in the ark
What did they do
Just when everything looked so dark
Man, they said we better, accentuate the positive
Eliminate the negative
Latch on to the affirmative
Don't mess with mister in-between
No, do not mess with mister in-between
Do you hear me?
Oh, listen to me children and-a you will hear
About the elininatin' of the negative
And the accent on the positive
And gather 'round me children if you're willin'
And sit tight while I start reviewin'
The attitude of doin' right
You've gotta accentuate the positive
Eliminate the negative
Latch on to the affirmative
Don't mess with mister in-between
You've got to spread joy up to the maximum
Bring gloom, down to the minimum
Otherwise pandemonium
Liable to walk upon the scene
To illustrate my last remark
Jonah in the whale, noah in the ark
What did they say
Say when everything looked so dark
Man, they said we better accentuate the positive
Eliminate the negative
Latch on to the affirmative
Don't mess with mister in-between
No, don't mess with mister in-between
The song "Positive" by George and Marguerite is a call to focus on the good things in life, while eliminating negativity and doubt. The lyrics emphasize the importance of maintaining a positive attitude, spreading joy, and having faith, even when things seem bleak. The song offers examples of how this attitude has helped others in difficult situations, such as Jonah in the whale and Noah in the ark. The chorus encourages listeners to "accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative, latch on to the affirmative, and don't mess with mister in-between."
The song reflects a powerful message that has resonated with listeners for decades. It serves as a reminder that focusing on positive energy and simple pleasures rather than negative thoughts can enhance one's mental and emotional well-being. The song has also been covered by many artists, including Bing Crosby and Johnny Mercer, and has been featured in various films and television shows.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got to accentuate the positive
You need to focus on the good things in life
Eliminate the negative
Get rid of negative thoughts and attitudes
Latch on to the affirmative
Hold on tight to positive thoughts and attitudes
Don't mess with mister in-between
Don't be indecisive or wishy-washy
You've got to spread joy up to the maximum
Try to bring happiness and positivity to others
Bring gloom down to the minimum
Try to minimize negative emotions
Have faith or pandemonium
Believe in positivity or things may become chaotic
Liable to walk upon the scene
Negativity can come and disrupt things at any time
To illustrate his last remark
As an example of what was just said
Jonah in the whale, noah in the ark
The Bible stories of Jonah and Noah, who stayed positive in dire circumstances
What did they do
How did they handle their situations?
Just when everything looked so dark
When things seemed hopeless
Man, they said we better, accentuate the positive
They realized they needed to focus on the good things
No, do not mess with mister in-between
Again, don't be indecisive or hesitant
Oh, listen to me children and-a you will hear
Listen up, I have some important advice to share
About the elininatin' of the negative
Regarding getting rid of negative thoughts
And the accent on the positive
And emphasizing positive thoughts
And gather 'round me children if you're willin'
Come together and listen if you're willing
And sit tight while I start reviewin'
Listen closely as I explain further
The attitude of doin' right
The importance of having a positive attitude and doing the right thing
Otherwise pandemonium
Without positivity, chaos can arise
To illustrate my last remark
To give an example of what was just said by me
What did they say
How did positive people react in difficult situations?
Say when everything looked so dark
When things seemed hopeless
Man, they said we better accentuate the positive
Again, they realized they needed to focus on positivity
No, don't mess with mister in-between
Once again, don't be indecisive or wishy-washy
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen
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