Good Life
Good Life - One Republic Lyrics
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Found myself in the city near Picadilly
Don't really know how I got here
I got some pictures on my phone
New names and numbers that I don't know
Address to places like Abbey Road
Day turns to night
We're young enough to say
Oh
This has gotta be the good life
This has gotta be the good life
This could really be a good life, good life
I say oh
Got this feeling that you can't fight
Like this city is on fire tonight
This could really be a good life
A good, good life
Ohhhh ohhh ohhh ohhh
To my friends in New York I say hello
My friends in L.A. they don't know
Where I've been for the past few years or so
Paris to China to Colorado
Sometimes there's airplanes I can't jump out
Sometimes there's bullshit that don't work now
We all got our stories but please tell me-e-e
What there's to complain about
When you're happy like a fool
Let it take you over
When everything is out
You gotta take it in
Oh
This has gotta be the good life
This has gotta be the good life
This could really be a good life, good life
I say oh
Got this feeling that you can't fight
Like this city is a fine night
This could really be a good life
A good, good life
Ohhhh ohhh ohhh ohhh
Oh good, good life
Please, oh yeah, oooh
Hopelessly I feel like there might be something that I'll miss
Hopelessly I feel like the window closes oh so quick
Hopelessly I'm taking a mental picture of you now
'cause hopelessly the hope is we have so much to feel good about
Oh
This has gotta be the good life
This has gotta be the good life
This could really be a good life, good life
I say oh
Got this feeling that you can't fight
Like this city is a fine night
This could really be a good life
A good, good life
Oh yeah
Good, good life
Good life
Ohhhh ohhh ohhh
Listen
To my friends in New York I say hello
My friends in L.A. they don't know
Where I've been for the past few years or so
Paris to China to Colorado?
Sometimes there's airplanes I can't jump out
Sometimes there's bullshit that don't work now
We all got our stories but please tell me-e-e
What there's to complain about?
The song "Good Life" by One Republic is an ode to living in the moment and enjoying life to the fullest. The first verse describes waking up in London and not knowing how the artist got there. Despite being in an unfamiliar city, the artist is enjoying life and taking pictures of the new places and people he encounters. The chorus repeats the phrase "this has gotta be the good life," emphasizing the feeling of being alive and appreciating every moment.
The second verse addresses the artist's friends in different parts of the world, highlighting the idea that life is an adventure and it's important to explore new places and take risks. The artist mentions airplanes he can't jump out of and "bullshit that don't work now," which could be interpreted as obstacles in life that we must overcome in order to fully enjoy the good moments. The bridge of the song repeats the phrase "hopelessly," but the lyrics are optimistic and encourage the listener to focus on the positive things in life and feel good about them.
Ultimately, the song encourages people to live in the present and enjoy the good moments in life, even if they are fleeting. The lyrics may inspire listeners to take risks, explore new places, and appreciate the little things in life that make it worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up in London yesterday
I am excited about waking up in London yesterday.
Found myself in the city near Picadilly
I woke up in a part of London near Piccadilly Circus and I am excited about my unexpected surroundings.
Don't really know how I got here
I don't know how I got to London and I am amazed at this journey I've taken.
I got some pictures on my phone
I have some pictures on my phone to document my journey.
New names and numbers that I don't know
I have new friends and contacts in London that I haven't met yet.
Address to places like Abbey Road
I have the address to famous places in London like Abbey Road.
Day turns to night
The day changes to night.
Night turns to whatever we want
We can do whatever we want at night.
We're young enough to say
We're at an age where we can say
Oh
oh
This has gotta be the good life
This must be the good life because I am enjoying my journey and life experiences.
This could really be a good life, good life
This has the potential to be a good life, filled with adventure and excitement.
I say oh
I say oh
Got this feeling that you can't fight
I have a feeling that is impossible to ignore or resist.
Like this city is on fire tonight
The city feels vibrant and alive tonight.
To my friends in New York I say hello
I am saying hello to my friends in New York.
My friends in L.A. they don't know
My friends in Los Angeles don't know about my adventures.
Where I've been for the past few years or so
I've been traveling to different locations for the past few years.
Paris to China to Colorado
I've traveled to cities like Paris, Shanghai, and Colorado.
Sometimes there's airplanes I can't jump out
Sometimes I'm on an airplane and can't get off.
Sometimes there's bullshit that don't work now
Things don't always go according to plan.
We all got our stories but please tell me-e-e
We all have unique experiences, but I am curious about yours.
What there's to complain about
What is there to complain about when you're happy and enjoying life?
When you're happy like a fool, let it take you over
When you're happy, embrace that feeling and let it consume you.
When everything is out, you gotta take it in
When everything is happening, you need to fully experience it.
Hopelessly I feel like there might be something that I'll miss
I have a feeling that there might be something I'll miss out on.
Hopelessly I feel like the window closes oh so quick
I feel that opportunities are fleeting and I have to act fast to make the most of them.
Hopelessly I'm taking a mental picture of you now
I am capturing a memory of you in my mind.
'cause hopelessly the hope is we have so much to feel good about
We have so much to feel good about and I am hopeful about the future.
Contributed by Lily I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@zerodoesntexist
100 reasons to live---
1. to make your parents proud
2. to conquer your fears
3. to see your family again
4. to see your favourite artist live
5. to listen to music again
6. to experience a new culture
7. to make new friends
8. to inspire
9. to have your own children
10. to adopt your own pet
11. to make yourself proud
12. to meet your idols
13. to laugh until you cry
14. to feel tears of happiness
15. to eat your favourite food
16. to see your siblings grow
17. to pass school
18. to get tattoo
19. to smile until your cheeks hurt
20. to meet your internet friends
21. to find someone who loves you like you deserve
22. to eat ice cream on a hot day
23. to drink hot chocolate on a cold day
24. to see untouched snow in the morning
25. to see a sunset that sets the sky on fire
26. to see stars light up the sky
27. to read a book that changes your life
28. to see the flowers in the spring
29. to see the leaves change from green to brown
30. to travel abroad
31. to learn a new language
32. to learn to draw
33. to tell others your story in the hopes of helping them
34. Puppy kisses.
35. Baby kisses (the open mouthed kind when they smack their lips on your cheek).
36. Swear words and the release you feel when you say them.
37. Trampolines.
38. Ice cream.
39. Stargazing.
40. Cloud watching.
41. Taking a shower and then sleeping in clean sheets.
42. Receiving thoughtful gifts.
43. “I saw this and thought of you."
44. The feeling you get when someone you love says, “I love you."
45. The relief you feel after crying.
46. Sunshine.
47. The feeling you get when someone is listening to you/giving you their full attention.
48. Your future wedding.
49. Your favorite candy bar.
50. New clothes.
51. Witty puns.
52. Really good bread.
53. Holding your child in your arms for the first time.
54. Completing a milestone (aka going to college, graduating college, getting married, getting your dream job.)
55. The kind of dreams where you wake up and can’t stop smiling.
56. The smell before and after it rains.
57. The sound of rain against a rooftop.
58. The feeling you get when you’re dancing.
59. The person (or people) that mean the most to you. Stay alive for them.
60. Trying out new recipes.
61. The feeling you get when your favorite song comes on the radio.
62. The rush you get when you step onto a stage.
63. You have to share your voice and talents and knowledge with the world because they are so valuable.
64.Breakfast in bed.
65. Getting a middle seat in the movie theater.
66. Breakfast for dinner (because it’s so much better at night than in the morning).
67. Meaningful sex.
68. Forgiveness.
69. Water balloon fights.
70. New books by your favorite authors.
71. Fireflies.
72. Birthdays.
73. Realizing that someone loves you.
74. Spending the day with someone you love.
75. Spending the whole day in bed.
76. Eating a whole pint of your favorite ice cream.
77. Floating in water on your back and just staring up at the sky.
78. First dates (even the bad ones make for funny stories.)
79. Bonfires and s'mores.
80. Relationships where you love someone but aren’t in love with them.
81. Coming home to someone you love.
82. The color of autumn leaves when they change.
Summer.
83. Singing songs at the top of your lungs with your friends.
84. Cuddling.
85. Being wrapped up in a warm bed.
86. Someone’s skin against yours.
87. Holding hands.
88. The kind of hugs when you can feel a weight being lifted off your shoulders. The kind of hug where your breath syncs with the other person’s, and you feel like the only two people in the world.
89. Singing off key with your best friends.
90. Road trips.
91. Spontaneous adventures.
92. The feeling of sand beneath your toes.
93. The feeling when the first ocean wave rolls up and envelops your toes and ankles and knees.
94. Thunderstorms.
95. Your first (or hundredth) trip to Disneyland.
96. The taste of your favorite food.
97. The child-like feeling you get on Christmas morning.
98. The day when everything finally goes your way.
99. Compliments and praise.
100. to look on this moment in 10 years time and realise you did it..
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@mutiaravita8841
Woke up in London yesterday
Found myself in the city, near Picadilly
Don't really know how I got here
I got some pictures on my phone
New names and numbers that I don't know
Address to places like Abbey Road
Day turns to night
Night turns to whatever we want
We're young enough to say
Oh, this has gotta be the good life
This has gotta be the good life
This could really be a good life, good life
I say oh, got this feeling that you can't fight
Like this city is on fire tonight
This could really be a good life
A good, good life
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
To my friends in New York, I say hello
My friends in L.A. they don't know
Where I've been for the past few years or so
Paris to China to Colorado
Sometimes there's airplanes I can't jump out
Sometimes there's bullshit that don't work now
We all got our stories but please, tell me
What there's to complain about
When you're happy like a fool
Let it take you over
When everything is out
You gotta take it in
Oh, this has gotta be the good life
This has gotta be the good life
This could really be a good life, good life
I say oh, got this feeling that you can't fight
Like this city is on fire tonight
This could really be a good life
A good, good life
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, good, good life
Oh, oh, yeah, oh, oh, oh, oh
Hopelessly I feel like there might be something that I'll miss
Hopelessly I feel like the window closes oh so quick
Hopelessly I'm taking a mental picture of you now
'Cause hopelessly the hope is we have so much to feel good about
Oh, this has gotta be the good life
This has gotta be the good life
This could really be a good life, good life
I say oh, got this feeling that you can't fight
Like this city is on fire tonight
This could really be a good life
A good, good life
Oh, yeah
Good, good life
Good life
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Listen
To my friends in New York, I say hello
My friends in L.A. they don't know
Where I've been for the past few years or so
Paris to China to Colorado
Sometimes there's airplanes I can't jump out
Sometimes there's bullshit that don't work now
We all got our stories but please, tell me
What there's to complain about
@mightbeLara
Lyrics
Woke up in London yesterday
Found myself in the city, near Picadilly
Don't really know how I got here
I got some pictures on my phone
New names and numbers that I don't know
Address to places like Abbey Road
Day turns to night
Night turns to whatever we want
We're young enough to say
Oh, this has gotta be the good life
This has gotta be the good life
This could really be a good life, good life
I say oh, got this feeling that you can't fight
Like this city is on fire tonight
This could really be a good life
A good, good life
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
To my friends in New York, I say hello
My friends in L.A. they don't know
Where I've been for the past few years or so
Paris to China to Colorado
Sometimes there's airplanes I can't jump out
Sometimes there's bullshit that don't work now
We all got our stories but please, tell me
What there's to complain about
When you're happy like a fool
Let it take you over
When everything is out
You gotta take it in
Oh, this has gotta be the good life
This has gotta be the good life
This could really be a good life, good life
I say oh, got this feeling that you can't fight
Like this city is on fire tonight
This could really be a good life
A good, good life
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, good, good life
Oh, oh, yeah, oh, oh, oh, oh
Hopelessly I feel like there might be something that I'll miss
Hopelessly I feel like the window closes oh so quick
Hopelessly I'm taking a mental picture of you now
'Cause hopelessly the hope is we have so much to feel good about
Oh, this has gotta be the good life
This has gotta be the good life
This could really be a good life, good life
I say oh, got this feeling that you can't fight
Like this city is on fire tonight
This could really be a good life
A good, good life
Oh, yeah
Good, good life
Good life
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Listen
To my friends in New York, I say hello
My friends in L.A. they don't know
Where I've been for the past few years or so
Paris to China to Colorado
Sometimes there's airplanes I can't jump out
Sometimes there's bullshit that don't work now
We all got our stories but please, tell me
What there's to complain about
@krystinearella1641
Woke up in London yesterday
Found myself in the city near Piccadilly
Don't really know how I got here
I got some pictures on my phone
New names and numbers that I don't know
Address to places like Abbey Road
Day turns to night, night turns to whatever we want
We're young enough to say
Oh this has gotta be the good life
This has gotta be the good life
This could really be a good life, good life
Say oh, got this feeling that you can't fight
Like this city is on fire tonight
This could really be a good life
A good, good life
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
To my friends in New York, I say hello
My friends in L.A. they don't know
Where I've been for the past few years or so
From Paris to China to Colorado
Sometimes there's airplanes I can't jump out
Sometimes there's bullshit that don't work now
We all got our stories but please tell me
What there is to complain about
When you're happy like a fool
Let it take you over
When everything is out
You gotta take it in
Oh this has gotta be the good life
This has gotta be the good life
This could really be a good life, good life
Say oh, got this feeling that you can't fight
Like this city is on fire tonight
This could really be a good life
A good, good life
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
A good good life
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Hopelessly
I feel like like there might be something that I'll miss
Hopelessly
I feel like the window closes oh so quick
Hopelessly
I'm taking a mental picture of you now
'Cause hopelessly
The hope is we have so much to feel good about
Oh this has gotta be the good life
This has gotta be the good life
This could really be a good life, good life
Say oh, got this feeling that you can't fight
Like this city is on fire tonight
This could really be a good life, oh yeah
A good, good life
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh yeah, a good good life, good life
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Whoah, woah, listen,
To my friends in New York, I say hello
My friends in L.A. they don't know
Where I've been for the past few years or so
From Paris to China to Colorado
Sometimes there's airplanes I can't jump out
Sometimes there's bullshit that don't work now
We all got our stories but please tell me
What there is to complain about
@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
You spend your childhood wanting to grow up.
And you spend your adulthood wishing you were a child again.
@vicadamebbborla6127
Me right now and im only 23 yrs old lol, Im gonna be 24 this coming May 4.
@randomman8097
Well happy birthday day early man ya I am not that old but I feel like my life fly past
@vicadamebbborla6127
@@randomman8097 thank you my good sir
@vicadamebbborla6127
@@randomman8097 One thing i could give to you is this "spend your life with your family and friends live life with love understand people that they make mistakes all the time forgive yourself and others and be kind."
@elizabethschuyler-hamilton7722
Just Some Guy without a Mustache YOU ARE EVERYWHERE
@fluffypenguins5253
It's crazy how we are listening to these songs again as different people.
@ichnusasandalion2499
I'm from Italy
@alfredooliver5979
Damn bro
@wempysetiajayag1435
@Superior SSLA 💐