They play danceable, shed rehearsed guitar music. They like to dance, drink, draw, pretend to be on a mobile phone whilst they are not and write songs.
Their debut album "Think Before You Speak" was released on Monday the 26th of March 2007. "Think Before You Speak" is a 14 track of pure British Indie meets Pop Culture, it includes all four of their previously released singles ("Never Meant To Hurt You", "The Photos On My Wall", "All In My Head" and "We Are Not The Same").
They have just released a free download of "the way my heart beats" and to follow a 28 day uk tour starting on november 5th.
They have both a website and a MySpace profile.
All in My Head
Good Shoes Lyrics
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I'm a good shag but I find nobody fit
I play in a band but I've got no talent
I spit and I drool but I just don't change a thing
It's all in my head
All my hopes and my fears
And I lay it all out
All in my head
I work nine to five but I want to get out
I watch the TV but I want to be an inspiration
I write it all down but nobody reads
You never will and it's so obscene
The lyrics to Good Shoes' "All in My Head" are a portrait of self-doubt and frustration. The song's narrator is a man who is good at many things but does not feel fulfilled or accomplished by any of them. He describes himself as a "talented artist", a "good shag", and a member of a band, but dismisses these identities as hollow, revealing a sense of emptiness and purposelessness beneath them. He even engages in self-destructive behavior like spitting and drooling, suggesting his own disdain for himself and his perceived failures.
Despite the singer's obvious insecurity, the song's chorus suggests a willingness to be vulnerable and honest with those around him. He lays out all of his "hopes and fears" for others to see, suggesting a desire for connection and perhaps even validation. However, the final lines of the song suggest that this will never be possible; the singer's "obscene" thoughts and feelings are too personal and intense to be shared with anyone else.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a talented artist but my heart's not in it
I possess an inherent capability for artwork, but I have no passion for it
I'm a good shag but I find nobody fit
I have remarkable sexual skills, but I cannot find anyone significant to satisfy me
I play in a band but I've got no talent
Though I perform as a musician, I am devoid of any musical abilities
I spit and I drool but I just don't change a thing
Despite my continued attempts, I find myself unable to progress or improve
It's all in my head
Everything I desire or fear exists solely within my own thoughts and imagination
All my hopes and my fears
My aspirations and apprehensions are all a product of my mind
And I lay it all out
I express my innermost feelings to others
For you all to see and it's
I share my emotions with everyone, though they cannot physically see them
I work nine to five but I want to get out
Even though I work a standard job, I long for more
I watch the TV but I want to be an inspiration
Although I consume mainstream media, I aspire to create something others can be inspired by
I write it all down but nobody reads
I document my thoughts and feelings but it goes unnoticed
You never will and it's so obscene
You will not comprehend the depth of my emotions and it sickens me.
Contributed by Owen G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Minerva Sanchez
Once in a while, my brain plays bits of this song at random times, after all these years.
Rosie Alem
for those who say that they aren't original, i think they've got their own style and in fact, every band has their characteristics and you don't have to be completely different from the others to be GOOD. if you enjoy it then that's good enough
Felipe Ventura
I knew these guys this week and I love them, no doubt... Besides, this clip is amazing :)
thewhatness
These guys would be great at A Minute To Win It! Great tune!
OhHelloGrace
I love this band so much. but they were so so so different live, I couldn't stay for the whole set
dadadada1983
i love this band
James Bond
love this song!
Hannah Gillett
when are they going to release a new album, i havent heard anything from them since reading last year! we need more good shoes :)
El Loco 1919
Next year
DanJBarnsley
officially..this video was the whole reason i got into good shoes....randomly turned up on mtv 2 and been in love wi them ever since!