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.
In the City
Good Shoes Lyrics
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Like Jack and Jill but with heroin
Disco lights and a glint in the eye of
Dancing girls at the Candybox night
Queuing up for something under-priced
Working weekends just to pay for drugs
This little story keeps repeating itself
In the city
In the city tonight
You live by the sword
But you die by the knife
I want it all, I want it all for me
These things in life, they just don't come for free
Converse boots and a look on her face
That says if you've got the money then I'm yours tonight
The lyrics to "In The City" by Good Shoes are an evocative portrayal of the dark underbelly of urban life. The song begins by recounting a story that started and ended quickly, like Jack and Jill but with heroin. This opens up a narrative of brief, intense experiences – of people trying to live fast lives within the confines of the unforgiving city. The disco lights and glint in the eye of the dancing girls at the Candybox night suggest a world of hedonism, where people search for meaning in the pleasures of the moment. The lines "Queuing up for something under-priced/Working weekends just to pay for drugs" highlights the desperation of people trying to sustain an unsustainable habit.
The lyrics of "In The City" are a lament of sorts for the way urban life can swallow people up like a whirlpool. The city is full of people trying to find their way, but it can be unforgiving to those who cannot keep up. The chorus "In the city/In the city tonight/You live by the sword/But you die by the knife" echoes this sentiment, epitomizing the idea that life in the city can be a brutal game. Ultimately, the song suggests that people are searching for meaning, and the desperation that drives them to all-consuming drugs or partying is an expression of that search.
Line by Line Meaning
The story started and it ended so quick
The story being referred to is about a relationship that began and ended abruptly.
Like Jack and Jill but with heroin
The comparison of the story to the one about Jack and Jill who went up a hill to fetch a pail of water, but instead of a happy ending, it involves drug addiction.
Disco lights and a glint in the eye of
The atmosphere at the Candybox night so lively that it's as if the disco lights reflect off the glint in the dancing girls' eyes.
Dancing girls at the Candybox night
The girls that dance at the Candybox night are the epitome of what young men in the city aspire to be with.
Queuing up for something under-priced
People in the city are always searching for a bargain, even if that means waiting in line for something underpriced.
Working weekends just to pay for drugs
People work so hard on weekends just to afford their drug habit.
This little story keeps repeating itself
The narrative about the self-destructive behaviors of people in the city keeps happening again and again.
Reading fashion mags to look at the girls
Men read fashion magazines to ogle at the models in the hopes of finding someone like them in the city.
In the city
The story takes place in the urban jungle.
In the city tonight
Whatever is happening in the city happens at night.
You live by the sword
The city is a place where people fend for themselves.
But you die by the knife
The competitiveness of the city often leads to violence.
I want it all, I want it all for me
People in the city are often selfish, wanting everything for themselves.
These things in life, they just don't come for free
The cost of living in the city is incredibly high.
Converse boots and a look on her face
The unnamed girl is wearing Converse boots which symbolize her trendy and fashionable appearance.
That says if you've got the money then I'm yours tonight
The unnamed girl is willing to be with someone who has the means to pay for her company.
Contributed by Charlie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.