The band reunited in February 2012, with a new album to be released in 2015.
Think of Me
Good Riddance Lyrics
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I had to treat you like a habit
It became what I'd guess you call a slight obsession
Now I've had some time to work it out
Way too much time to be without
The one I've wanted
You're my right direction
Do you think of me
When you're alone
Before you sleep
You are the one
I'm waiting for
This time's not like before
I'm going to carry you away
Thinking good things now
I know we'll work it out somehow
I try to keep my chin up but it's so hard to let you go
It never hurt before to be alone
Now your voice is salvation on the phone
I only wish you weren't so far away
The lyrics to Good Riddance's song "Think of Me" touch on a theme that is common in many love songs: heartbreak and regret. The first verse establishes how the singer took their significant other for granted, treating them like a habit that was just part of their daily routine until it became an obsession. The second verse shows how much the singer misses their partner and how they hope they are still thinking of them. The chorus emphasizes the singer's longing for their lover and how they hope they can work things out: "When you're back there, do you think of me? When you're alone, before you sleep? You are the one I'm waiting for, this time's not like before, I'm going to carry you away."
The song's bridge further punctuates the singer's realization of how much their partner means to them: "Thinking good things now, I know we'll work it out somehow. I try to keep my chin up but it's so hard to let you go. It never hurt before to be alone, now your voice is salvation on the phone. I only wish you weren't so far away." These lyrics all add up to a palpable sense of sadness and longing, as the singer tries to come to terms with their past mistakes and find a way forward with the person they love.
Line by Line Meaning
I never knew how good I had it
I took you for granted, and now that you're gone, I realize how precious you were.
I had to treat you like a habit
I was addicted to you, and I couldn't imagine my life without you.
It became what I'd guess you call a slight obsession
I became obsessed with the idea of being with you and couldn't think of anything else.
Now I've had some time to work it out
I've had time to think things over and realize my mistakes.
Way too much time to be without
I've spent too much time without you and it's been torturous.
The one I've wanted
You are the one I truly wanted to be with.
You're my right direction
Being with you would have given my life the right direction to follow.
When you're back there
When you're in your old surroundings,
Do you think of me
Do you ever think about me, miss me, or remember the good times we shared?
When you're alone
When there's no one around,
Before you sleep
When you're lying in bed at night, getting ready to sleep,
You are the one
You're the only one I want to be with.
I'm waiting for
I'm eagerly waiting for you to come back to me.
This time's not like before
This time I won't take you for granted or treat you poorly like I did before.
I'm going to carry you away
I'm ready to leave everything behind to be with you again, no matter the cost.
Thinking good things now
I am optimistic now and I have a good feeling about our future.
I know we'll work it out somehow
I have faith in our love, and I believe that we'll overcome any obstacle we face.
I try to keep my chin up but it's so hard to let you go
I'm trying to stay positive and keep myself from falling apart, but I can't bear the thought of losing you.
It never hurt before to be alone
I used to enjoy being alone, but now that you're gone, it hurts so much.
Now your voice is salvation on the phone
Hearing your voice on the phone is the only thing that brings me comfort and hope.
I only wish you weren't so far away
I wish I could be with you right now, instead of being so far apart.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WATSON
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Nekro De Vil
I never knew how good I had it
I had to treat you like a habit
It became what I'd guess you call a slight obsession
Now I've had some time to work it out
Way too much time to be without
The one I've wanted
You're my right direction
When you're back there
Do you think of me
When you're alone
Before you sleep
You are the one
I'm waiting for
This time's not like before
I'm going to carry you away
Thinking good things now
I know we'll work it out somehow
I try to keep my chin up but it's so hard to let you go
It never hurt before to be alone
Now your voice is salvation on the phone
I only wish you weren't so far away
Brian Dmg
Broke up a year ago, for the better even if I didn't want to
Used to live together, was doing too much drugs,
Eventually went psychotic a few times
Paranoid as fuck due to circumstances and how people are these days
Lost her by this, insecurities and jealousy
Went through hell and back again to change for the better
Still proving myself that I have
Drove her away as far as I could
Want her back in my life, need to be able to prove my love for her
She still tends to ignore me, shrinks would prolly call me obsessed, fuck them,
I ain't no stalker... Songs like this fill me with hope that there might actually be such a thing as unconditional love. I know mine is, even if I don't see her any more.
So wish me luck, I am not a christmas type of guy
But this 'll be on her mix-tape I'll try to get to her
And no, not because I can't get anyone else.
They fall near to nothing to where she is and what she's done & meant for me.
dXb1106
I've always loved the chorus of this song. Such a good band
Ryan Robinson
Hey. Who ever said this comment 6 years ago, I hope you're doing well and I hope that you remember still, about how cool of a vibe these guys can be. Such a great band is right 💪
Fiendy Misfits
oi oi oi.
Ryan Robinson
Damn near 25 years later and hear I am. In the comment section for a a band that has changed the way we think about stuff. Great song. Great album and great band man
cody caringer
Takes me back. I love this album!!!
Tara carina
Dec 2018 and this is still one of my favorites. its too short, i have to listen to it 7 times
Survival Of The Fattest
Tara carina mar 27 2019. Yup and I’ll still listen in 2050
Jayboi Fxd
WOW LOVE THIS BAND ALWAYS..USE TO SKATE AND JAM OUT ALOT BACK IN DA DAYS NOW IM 30 AND STILL JAMMING HELLS YEAH
Cheeki Breeki iv damke
you're 34-35 now? im jamming to this song too man, im 13
Nekro De Vil
I never knew how good I had it
I had to treat you like a habit
It became what I'd guess you call a slight obsession
Now I've had some time to work it out
Way too much time to be without
The one I've wanted
You're my right direction
When you're back there
Do you think of me
When you're alone
Before you sleep
You are the one
I'm waiting for
This time's not like before
I'm going to carry you away
Thinking good things now
I know we'll work it out somehow
I try to keep my chin up but it's so hard to let you go
It never hurt before to be alone
Now your voice is salvation on the phone
I only wish you weren't so far away