Only the Good Die Young
Glee Cast Lyrics

Come out, Virginia, don't let me wait
Puck is calling out to Virginia to not waste any time.

You Catholic girls start much too late
Puck points out how Catholic girls tend to hold off on pursuing romance.

Oh, but sooner or later, it comes down to fate
Puck emphasizes how fate plays a role in any romantic relationship.

I might as well be the one
Puck asserts his desire to be Virginia's partner.

Well, they showed you a statue, told you to pray
Puck references the religious upbringing of Catholic girls.

They built you a temple and locked you away
Puck describes the conservative and restricting nature of religious institutions.

Oh, but they never told you the price that you'd pay
Puck points out the hidden costs of growing up in such an environment.

For things that you might have done
Puck hints at the potential for missed opportunities due to religious obligations.

Only the good die young
Puck suggests that taking risks and living life to the fullest may result in an early demise.

That's what I said
Puck reiterates his point about taking chances in life.

You might've heard I run with a dangerous crowd
Puck acknowledges his less-than-savory reputation.

We ain't too pretty, we ain't too proud
Puck admits that his group of friends may not be the most appealing or confident.

We might be laughing a bit too loud
Puck acknowledges that they can be obnoxious and overbearing.

Oh, but that never hurt no one
Puck rationalizes their behavior as harmless and fun-loving.

So come on, Virginia, show me a sign
Puck urges Virginia to give him a signal if she's interested in taking a risk with him.

Send up a signal, I'll throw you the line
Puck offers to be there for Virginia if she takes a chance on him.

The stained-glass curtain you're hiding behind
Puck uses the metaphor of a stained-glass curtain to describe the religious institution that Virginia is trapped in.

Never lets in the sun
Puck points out that such a restrictive environment doesn't allow for much happiness and joy.

Darlin', only the good die young, whoa
Puck repeats his belief that taking risks is essential to truly living life.

I tell, you only the good die young
Puck emphasizes his point about the importance of taking chances and living life to the fullest.

You got a nice white dress and a party on your confirmation
Puck refers to the Catholic tradition of confirmation and its accompanying festivities.

You got a brand new soul
Puck jokingly refers to the spiritual significance of the confirmation ceremony.

Ooh, and a cross of gold
Puck references the Catholic symbol of the cross with some irony.

But, Virginia, they didn't give you quite enough information
Puck implies that Virginia may not have been fully prepared for what life has in store.

You didn't count on me
Puck hints that Virginia may not have expected someone like him to come into her life.

When you were counting on your rosary, woah, oh, oh
Puck contrasts the religious tradition of counting rosary beads with his own propensity for living in the moment and taking risks.

And they say there's a heaven for those who will wait
Puck acknowledges the belief in the afterlife and the idea that some people wait their whole lives for a reward in heaven.

Some say it's better, but I say it ain't
Puck disagrees with the idea that waiting is the superior choice.

I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints
Puck would rather take chances and potentially make mistakes than live a life devoid of excitement and passion.

The sinners are much more fun
Puck believes that living life to the fullest is more enjoyable than always being morally upright and responsible.

You know that only the good die young
Puck emphasizes his belief that taking risks and living fully may result in a shorter lifespan.

Oh oh oh, baby
Puck repeats this line to drive home his point about the importance of making the most out of life.

You said your mother told you all that I could give you was a reputation
Puck acknowledges that Virginia's mother may not approve of him due to his bad reputation.

Oh, she never cared for me
Puck implies that Virginia's mother never actually took the time to get to know him.

But did she ever say a prayer for me?
Puck wonders if Virginia's mother ever expressed any positive thoughts or wishes for him.

Woah, oh, oh
Puck adds this line for emphasis and to punctuate his question about whether Virginia's mother ever expressed any compassion for him.

Come out, come out, come out Virginia, don't let me wait
Puck repeats his earlier call to Virginia to join him in taking a chance and living life to the fullest.

But sooner or later, it comes down to fate
Puck acknowledges that the ultimate outcome of their relationship will still be determined by fate and circumstance.

You know that only the good die young
Puck reiterates his point that living fully and taking risks may have a negative impact on one's lifespan.

Tell ya, baby
Puck uses this line to emphasize his point about the importance of making the most of life.

Only the good die young
This line repeats the refrain of the song and serves as a reminder of Puck's core message.

Ooh, ooh
Punctuates the end of the song along with the final lines above.

Ooh hoo, ooh hoo
Punctuates the end of the song along with the final lines above.

Ooh hoo!
Punctuates the end of the song along with the final lines above.