José Montserrate Feliciano García (born September 10, 1945 in Lares, Puerto… Read Full Bio ↴José Montserrate Feliciano García (born September 10, 1945 in Lares, Puerto Rico) is a singer and guitarist, who has been successful in both Spanish and English music. A victim of congenital glaucoma, he was left permanently blind at birth. He is most known for his Christmas song "Feliz Navidad", as well as his covers of "California Dreamin'" and "Light My Fire".

Goody Goody
José Feliciano Lyrics

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So you met someone who set you back on your heels, goody goody
So you met someone and now you know how it feels, goody goody
So you gave him your heart too, just as I gave mine to you
And he broke it in little pieces, now how do you do

So you lie awake just singin' the blues all night, goody goody
So you think that love's a barrel of dynamite
Hooray and hallelujah, you had it coming to ya

Goody goody for him - goody goody for me

And I hope you're satisfied you rascal you!

Overall Meaning

In José Feliciano's song, "Goody Goody," the lyrics tell a tale of broken hearts and the karmic justice that comes along with it. The first verse describes the singer's ex-partner meeting someone new, someone who has "set [them] back on [their] heels." The second verse goes on to reveal that the singer's ex-partner has fallen victim to the same fate that they themselves caused - their new partner has broken their heart. The chorus uses the phrase "goody goody" sarcastically, implying that the singer does not feel any sympathy for their ex-partner's situation, stating that they "had it coming to [them]."

The lyrics go on to say that the ex-partner is now lying awake at night, singing the blues because of the heartbreak they are experiencing. The line, "So you think that love's a barrel of dynamite," suggests that the singer does not believe that love is a simple, easy thing - it can be explosive and destructive, much like dynamite. The final lines of the chorus - "Goody goody for him - goody goody for me / And I hope you're satisfied you rascal you!" - are triumphant, stating that the singer is glad to be rid of their ex-partner and that they hope they are satisfied with the pain they have caused.

Overall, the lyrics of "Goody Goody" showcase the themes of karma and the cyclical nature of heartbreak. The singer's ex-partner has now experienced the same pain that they themselves caused, and the singer takes satisfaction in this turn of events.

Line by Line Meaning

So you met someone who set you back on your heels, goody goody
You fell for someone who has deeply affected you, but it's not a good feeling. Sarcastically, you say 'goody goody'.

So you met someone and now you know how it feels, goody goody
You now truly know what it's like to have your heart broken by someone you love, and again you sarcastically say 'goody goody'.

So you gave him your heart too, just as I gave mine to you
You gave your heart to this new person, just as you gave it to the person who broke it before.

And he broke it in little pieces, now how do you do
He broke your heart into many little pieces, causing you great pain and distress.

So you lie awake just singin' the blues all night, goody goody
You can't sleep and are left feeling sad and depressed, once again using sarcasm to disguise your true feelings.

So you think that love's a barrel of dynamite
You now see love as something potentially explosive and dangerous, capable of causing great pain and destruction.

Hooray and hallelujah, you had it coming to ya
You believe that the pain you are experiencing now is deserved, maybe as a result of past actions or decisions.

Goody goody for him - goody goody for me
Neither of you is in a good state due to the pain caused by love, so sarcastically you say 'goody goody' for both parties involved.

And I hope you're satisfied you rascal you!
You now want the person who hurt you to feel satisfied with themselves, despite the fact that you are left in pain.

Lyrics © PAT MALNECK GREEN DBA MATTY MALNECK MUSIC
Written by: JOHNNY MERCER, MATT MALNECK

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