Goodness recorded a version of "Electricity, Electricity" for the Schoolhouse Rock! Rocks tribute disc. They released their self-titled debut album in 1995, followed in 1998 by "Anthem" and later "These Days." Two live albums were released via Kufala records in 2004. Goodness toured extensively, supporting such acts as Pearl Jam, Cheap Trick, and Oasis. They co-headlined a tour with Candlebox.
As of 2005, Garth Reeves of Goodness is playing with Darren Loucas (of Juke) and Jeff Fiedler of Sunday Morning Music in an acoustic trio, The Unfaithful Servants of Song.
Electricity
Goodness Lyrics
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You need uh Electricity, Electricity
Flip that switch and what do you get?
You get uh Electricity, Electricity
Every room can now be lit
With just uh Electricity, Electricity
Where do you think it all comes from
This powerful Electricity, Electricity
They're bringing uh Electricity, Electricity
Every building must be wired to use it,
Uh Electricity, Electricity
Power plants most all use fire to make it,
Uh Electricity, Electricity
Burnin' fuel and usin' steam,
They generate Electricity, Electricity
Turn that generator by any means,
You're making uh Electricity, Electricity!
A generator is a machine that contains a powerful
magnet that creates a magnetic field. When wires are
rotated rapidly through this field, then a current of
electricity is produced.
Now, if we only had a superhero who could stand here
and turn the generator real fast, then we wouldn't need
to burn so much fuel to make electricity.
Benjamin Franklin flying his kite
Was searchin' for Electricity, Electricity
He knew that it had somethin' to do with lightnin',
It's all uh Electricity, Electricity
Rubbin' a comb with wool or fur will give you a charge
of
Electricity (static) Electricity
Strokin' a cat to make it purr, you're buildin' up
static
Electricity, Electricity
Electricity at rest is called static electricity.
Like in the winter, wearing a heavy coat,
You get a shock off the doorknob.
Or you scrape across a carpet
And sneak up on your very best friend,
And zap 'im on the ear with a shock of-
Electricity, Electricity
Current flowing to and fro, makes a circuit of
Electricity, Electricity
Voltage is the pressure that makes it go.
It's pushin' uh
Electricity, Electricity
Watts will tell you just how much
You'll be usin'
Uh, Electricity, Electricity
Powerful stuff, so watch that plug! It's potent
Electricity, Electricity
Electricity, Electricity
The song "Electricity" by Goodness is a celebration of the power of electrical energy. The lyrics describe the convenience and wonder of having electricity in a world where it illuminates every room, powers every building and enables the use of technology. The singer explains that electricity is generated by power plants that burn fuel and use steam to turn generators. When the generator turns by any means, it produces electricity. The song also references the history of electricity, including Benjamin Franklin who flew a kite in a lightning storm to discover its power.
Throughout the song, there is a theme of caution regarding the potency of electricity. The singer warns listeners to "watch that plug" and emphasizes how "powerful" it is. It communicates the idea that while electricity offers great potential and opportunity, it also needs to be respected and handled carefully.
Interestingly, the lyrics also discuss static electricity, which is often overlooked in discussions about electricity. The song explains that static electricity is produced through actions such as rubbing a comb with wool or stroking a cat. It emphasizes that this type of electricity is still very powerful and can give a shock to someone, just like regular electrical energy.
Overall, "Electricity" by Goodness is an intriguing take on an essential aspect of modern life. It reminds us of the incredible power we possess through access to electricity, but also that we should be careful and mindful of its potential danger.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're in the dark and you want to see,
You need uh Electricity, Electricity
Electricity is needed to light up a room when it's dark.
Flip that switch and what do you get?
You get uh Electricity, Electricity
The switch is turned on and electric current flows to power the lights.
Every room can now be lit
With just uh Electricity, Electricity
Electricity can be used to light up every room.
Where do you think it all comes from
This powerful Electricity, Electricity
Through high wires to here it comes,
They're bringing uh Electricity, Electricity
Electricity travels through high wires from power plants to wherever it's needed.
Every building must be wired to use it,
Uh Electricity, Electricity
Buildings must have wiring installed to use electricity.
Power plants most all use fire to make it,
Uh Electricity, Electricity
Most power plants use fire to generate electricity.
Burnin' fuel and usin' steam,
They generate Electricity, Electricity
Electricity is generated by burning fuel and using steam.
Turn that generator by any means,
You're making uh Electricity, Electricity!
Generating electricity can be achieved by turning a generator by any means.
Benjamin Franklin flying his kite
Was searchin' for Electricity, Electricity
He knew that it had somethin' to do with lightnin',
It's all uh Electricity, Electricity
Benjamin Franklin was searching for the connection between lightning and electricity.
Rubbin' a comb with wool or fur will give you a charge of
Electricity (static) Electricity
Rubbing a comb with wool or fur creates static electricity.
Strokin' a cat to make it purr, you're buildin' up static Electricity, Electricity
Petting a cat builds up static electricity.
Electricity at rest is called static electricity.
Like in the winter, wearing a heavy coat,
You get a shock off the doorknob.
Or you scrape across a carpet
And sneak up on your very best friend,
And zap 'im on the ear with a shock of-
Electricity, Electricity
Static electricity is the type of electricity that remains still until it's discharged, causing shocks.
Current flowing to and fro, makes a circuit of
Electricity, Electricity
Voltage is the pressure that makes it go.
It's pushin' uh
Electricity, Electricity
Electric current flows through a circuit and is pushed by the voltage.
Watts will tell you just how much
You'll be usin'
Uh, Electricity, Electricity
Watts are used to measure how much electricity is being used.
Powerful stuff, so watch that plug! It's potent
Electricity, Electricity
Electricity is powerful and should be used with caution.
Electricity, Electricity
Reiterating the theme of the song - electricity is what powers everything around us.
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