Inner City's debut album, also entitled "Big Fun" (Virgin Records, US) / "Paradise" (elsewhere) was released in 1989. The second single from the debut LP was the smash hit "Good Life," which has become one of Inner City's most memorable tracks gaining major airplay on MTV and peaking at #4 on the UK charts. The debut album also spawned a few other club hits such as "Do You Love What You Feel" and "Ain't Nobody Better."
Kevin Saunderson went on to release three more albums under the Inner City name: 1990's "Fire," 1992's "Praise," and 1993's "Testament," which all yielded successful singles but could not match the chart-topping "Big Fun" and "Good Life."
Good Life
Inner City Lyrics
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It's a good life, yeah
I don't wanna stand around and beg you
Just don't say no
No no
No no
I have got a feeling that you're gonna like it what I'm doing to you
I'll be doing what you want to me to do, hey
Love is shining
Life is thriving in the good life
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In the good life
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A feeling that you get from the good life, hey
Once you get the good life feeling
Let me tell you, no one can take it away (take it away)
No no
No no
No more bad times
Only glad times in the good life
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In the good life
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When the grooves are rocking, nothing feels as good as a good life
I want you to want me
To want the good life all night
No more rainy days
The sun will chase the clouds away
In the good life
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In the good life
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No more sorrow
Nothing borrowed in the good life
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The song "Good Life" by Inner City is an uplifting dance track that encourages the listener to let go of their worries and embrace the good times. The lyrics begin by inviting the listener to join the singer on a journey to a place where life is good and love is shining. The singer asserts that they don't want to have to beg the listener to come with them, but they are confident that once the listener experiences the good life, they will never want to leave. The chorus is an anthem of positivity, with the phrase "good life" repeated over and over again, reinforcing the idea that life can be enjoyable and fulfilling.
The second verse continues to emphasize the joy that comes from living in the moment, and urges the listener to embrace the good life feeling. The bridge of the song adds a sense of urgency, as the singer insists that nothing feels as good as the good life when the music is rocking, and implores the listener to want it all night. The final chorus introduces the idea that the good life is not just about having fun, but also about being free from worries and sorrows. The song ends with a repetition of the phrase "good life", driving the message home that this is what the listener should be striving for.
Overall, "Good Life" is a song that celebrates positivity and encourages the listener to savor the good times. With its infectious beat and catchy chorus, it is a feel-good anthem that inspires people to let loose and enjoy life.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me take you to a place I know you wanna go
I want to take you to a place where you can enjoy life
It's a good life, yeah
Life is good and enjoyable
I don't wanna stand around and beg you
I don't want to plead with you
Just don't say no
Please don't refuse
I have got a feeling that you're gonna like it what I'm doing to you
I believe you will enjoy what I am doing for you
And I know what I'm doing
I am confident in my actions
I'll be doing what you want to me to do, hey
I will do what makes you happy
Love is shining
Love is positive and radiant
Life is thriving in the good life
In a good life, life is full of flourishing experiences
A feeling that you get from the good life, hey
The good life brings a certain feeling
Once you get the good life feeling
Once you experience a good life, you will feel a certain way
Let me tell you, no one can take it away (take it away)
No one can take away the good life feeling
No more bad times
The bad times are over
Only glad times in the good life
The good life brings only happiness
When the grooves are rocking, nothing feels as good as a good life
When things are going well, a good life is the best feeling
I want you to want me
I want you to desire me
To want the good life all night
To desire a good life all night long
No more rainy days
No more sad days
The sun will chase the clouds away
The good times will make the bad times disappear
No more sorrow
No more sadness
Nothing borrowed in the good life
In a good life, there is no need to borrow anything
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Life is good
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Life is good
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Life is good
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Life is good
In the good life
In a good life
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Life is good
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Life is good
In the good life
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Life is good
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Life is good
In the good life
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Life is good
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Roy Holman, Shanna Jackson, Kevin Saunderson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
João Victor Monte
Lyrics:
Let me take you to a place I know you wanna go
It's a good life, yeah
I don't wanna stand around and beg you
Just don't say no
No no
No no
I have got a feeling that you're gonna like it what I'm doing to you
And I know what I'm doing
I'll be doing what you want to me to do, hey
Love is shining
Life is thriving in the good life
Good life
Good life
Good life
Good life
Good life
In the good life
Good life
A feeling that you get from the good life, hey
Once you get the good life feeling
Let me tell you, no one can take it away (take it away)
No no
No no
No more bad times
Only glad times in the good life
Good life
Good life
Good life
Good life
Good life
In the good life
Good life
Good life
Good life
Good life
Good life
In the good life
Good life
When the grooves are rocking, nothing feels as good as a good life
I want you to want me
To want the good life all night
No more rainy days
The sun will chase the clouds away
In the good life
Good life
Good life
Good life
Good life
In the good life
Good life
Good life
Good life
Good life
Good life
In the good life
Good life
Good life
Good life
Good life
Good life
In the good life
Good life
No more sorrow
Nothing borrowed in the good life
Good life
Good life
Good life
Good life
Good life
In the good life
Good life
Good life
Good life
UndergroundVybez
I still get goosebumps from the sounds in this tune!
Sandi Johnson
Me too!!
David Smith
I am 55 years old and this is it! I put it on when I need a lift. Thank you Inner City and those who did this mix. FABULOUS!
David Smith
+David Smith First heard this when I moved to Philadelphia in the late 80s and I could not get enough. I begged the Dj to play it every night I went. Good memories
Diego Sánchez
My man... see you on the dance floor!
Richard Evp pro
am just 55 this year and this was the best era,also loved the early 80s music too
Merin Fraser
@Richard Evp pro I adore Kevin Saunderson since 1990
Leo Pagliuca
I am just 18 and love House old school and new, its an absolute track sad thay dont play it in the clubs any more.
Paulo Maia
This version is hauntingly beautiful.
Alexander Harris
Imagine hearing this drop in the club on a good night out. No wonder historians call '88 the second summer of love. Of course it was tough living under Reagan and Thatcher, but at least there was music that made you remember that life isn't all that bad.