1979
Good Charlotte Lyrics
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Oh oh oh
Life was simple,
Roger was working round the clock to make a living,
No computers, none of that, he used his two hands,
Ignored the cold
Wore, his word to keep him warm,
On the weekends,
He'd load the car up with the kids and they'd go fishing,
No need to work an extra job, there's no recession,
Damn right he smiled a lot
They lay awake at night
So in love
It was a good good year
The kids were alright,
"Highway to Hell" beat up "Stayin' Alive",
The Clash was on the radio
And mum and dad were still in love,
In 1979
It was a good, good year.
In the morning,
Robin always woke up early in the kitchen,
She'd make the coffee, pack his lunch and then she'd kiss him
And he would hold her tight
When they were newlyweds
He'd say maybe
And she would laugh, they knew they'd have another baby
She'd slave away all day until dinner was ready,
And they would dance so slow to "Just the Way You Are".
It was a good, good year
The kids were all right,
"Highway to Hell" beat up "Stayin' Alive",
The Clash was on the radio
And mum and dad were still in love,
In 1979
It was a good, good year.
All the decades and the years have passed,
Not every family is built to last,
No time can take away these memories
Remember when you said to me
That we'd be all right.
Oh oh oh
The kids were all right,
"Highway to Hell" beat up "Stayin' Alive",
The Clash was on the radio
And mum and dad were still in love,
In 1979
It was a good, good year.
Oh oh oh
Disco couldn't survive
With the Dream Police and Rock 'N Roll High
Blondie (?)
And mom and and dad bought their first house
In 1979
It was a good, good year.
It was a good, good year
The song "1979" by Good Charlotte takes us back to a time when music was still on the radio, life was simple, and the world was still changing. The song reflects on the family life of a couple named Roger and Robin in the year 1979, which was a good year for them. Roger worked hard to support his family, and they had simple pleasures, like going fishing on the weekends. Meanwhile, Robin cared for the household and their children.
The song invokes feelings of nostalgia and the good-old-days when life was less complicated. The lyrics tell a story of a loving family, a time when mum and dad were still in love, and the kids were alright. The song is a tribute to an era of simpler times and to the joys of spending time with loved ones. It reminds us of the importance of family and the value of memories.
Overall, “1979” by Good Charlotte is a sonnet to the past, where time may pass, and people might be gone, but memories will always remain.
Line by Line Meaning
Life was simple,
Roger had a straightforward life where he worked hard physically to make a living without the use of modern-day technology, and he endured harsh weather conditions by wearing his work clothes to keep him warm
On the weekends,
During the weekends, Roger would take his children fishing, without the need to have another job, even during tough economic times, and he would often smile a lot because of his love for his family
It was a good good year
The year 1979 was a very pleasant year for Roger and his family, full of happy memories
The kids were alright,
Roger's children were doing well and growing up without any major issues
"Highway to Hell" beat up "Stayin' Alive",
Roger and his family enjoyed listening to rock music like "Highway to Hell" by AC/DC more than mainstream disco songs like "Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees
The Clash was on the radio
Roger and his family enjoyed listening to punk rock music like The Clash
And mum and dad were still in love,
Roger's parents still shared a strong, loving relationship by expressing their affection for each other every day, just like when they were first married
In the morning,
Robin, Roger's wife, woke up early to make a cup of coffee and pack his lunch before kissing him goodbye as he left for work each day
They'd have another baby
Roger and Robin planned on having another child and looked forward to the arrival of a new family member
And they would dance so slow to "Just the Way You Are".
After a long day, Roger and Robin would dance slowly to romantic songs like "Just the Way You Are" as a way to show their love and appreciation for each other
All the decades and the years have passed,
As time has passed, things have changed
Not every family is built to last,
Not every family relationship stays strong and lasts through the years
No time can take away these memories
Even though time has passed, the happy memories of the year 1979 will always be cherished and remembered
Remember when you said to me
The singer is reflecting on a memory where someone once said to him that everything will turn out alright
Disco couldn't survive
The popularity of disco music faded away over time
With the Dream Police and Rock 'N Roll High
The music genre of rock and roll, with its bands like The Police and the Ramones, became more prevalent and replaced the disco trend
Blondie (?)
Possibly referring to the band Blondie, known for their new wave and punk rock style
And mom and and dad bought their first house
The singer recalls a moment where his parents bought their first house, proving their hard work had paid off
It was a good, good year.
Overall, the year 1979 was a great year with many happy memories for Roger and his family
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BENJI MADDEN, JOEL MADDEN, MATT SQUIRE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RomiTissera
2020 and I’m still here, like always since 2004. Best band ever, so underrated 😕
@roxanewalker4894
Their not that underatted tbh man he they were on the voice remember. They are actually really popular
@Rudieandcait
Me too!! Lol still love them ❤
@janarezuerk7700
100%
@heidia.8198
Same here, since 2004 🤘
@GH-hl8gu
2004 underrated? They were still popular. They just released their third album and still were VERY popular..ur obviously a Zer and were a child so dont know wtf ur talking about
@JessicaWarrenArt
I've always liked this song. But lately I've been listening to it on repeat feeling nostalgic. I have to jump all the way back to 1975 for the good years, when the kids were alright. I was maybe 5 when my parents divorced. I spent many years planning what I thought would be their inevitable reunion. Never happened. Song brings back flashbacks of our home in Pennsylvania, but even then they were separated. I guess they were better off apart in the long run. Life is bittersweet.
@informatikos-pamokos
This song always makes me cry. When I hear the lyrics "When mom and dad were still in love", I just can't...
@arisebninger
2024 and still listening!
Anyone here 👋 in 2024 and up?
@petergergelymusic
Such a great song.