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Good Things Bad Things
Gugun Power Trio Lyrics
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They talk and laugh,
No-one cares I'm stranded in painful silence
Here′s the sun rise, but who knows where
Here's the sun set, who knows where
And in the night, people desperately seek
Who knows what or by
What means, then suddenly screams, their unseen selves
Here′s the bad things, who knows what it means
Here′s the sun rise, here's the sun set
Here′s the good things, here's the bad things
The lyrics to Gugun Power Trio's song Good Things Bad Things portray a sense of isolation and disconnection from the world. The singer expresses a desire to simply observe others talking and laughing, but feels neglected and trapped in their own silence. Despite the rising and setting of the sun, there is a feeling of uncertainty and insignificance, as others are consumed by their own pursuits and desires. The chorus highlights the juxtaposition of good and bad things, but questions the ambiguity of what they truly represent or their significance in the grander scheme of life.
The bridge of the song shifts to a more chaotic tone, as the singer observes people frantically searching for something, but it is unclear what or to what end. Suddenly, there are screams, reflecting the turmoil and hidden aspects of people's inner selves, which may go unnoticed or unacknowledged in the surface level interactions of everyday life.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a search for meaning and understanding amidst the chaos and transitory nature of life, where good and bad things may be relative and subjective.
Line by Line Meaning
There's nothing I wanna do, but sit and watch
I feel helpless and alone and can't find the energy or interest to participate in anything.
They talk and laugh, No-one cares I'm stranded in painful silence
People around me are enjoying themselves and don't notice or care that I'm feeling isolated and unhappy.
Here's the sun rise, but who knows where
Another day starts, but I'm uncertain about what it will bring or where I'm headed.
Here's the sun set, who knows where
As the day ends, I remain unsure of what direction my life is headed in.
And in the night, people desperately seek, Who knows what or by
At night, people try to find meaning or purpose in their lives, but it's unclear what they are looking for and why.
What means, then suddenly screams, their unseen selves
People suddenly scream out their innermost fears and frustrations, revealing aspects of themselves that are not typically visible.
Here's the good things, but who knows what
Good things happen in life, but it's unclear why they happen or what their significance is.
Here's the bad things, who knows what it means
Bad things happen in life, but it's unclear why they happen or what their significance is.
Here's the sun rise, here's the sun set
Life continues in its cyclical routine of sunrises and sunsets, without any clear direction or purpose.
Here's the good things, here's the bad things
Life is full of both good and bad experiences, but their ultimate meaning and purpose remains uncertain.
Writer(s): Gugun Power Trio
Contributed by Muhammad V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.