Cheers
Judy Hart-Angelo & Gary Portnoy Lyrics
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Takes everything you've got
Taking a break from all your worries
Sure would help a lot
Wouldn't you like to get away?
All those nights when you've got no lights
The check is in the mail
Hung the cat up by its tail
And your third fiance didn't show
Sometimes you want to go
Where everybody knows your name
And they're always glad you came
You want to be where you can see
Our troubles are all the same
You want to be where everybody knows your name
Roll out of bed, Mr. Coffee's dead
The morning's looking bright
And your shrink ran off to Europe
And didn't even write
And your husband wants to be a girl
Be glad there's one place in the world
Where everybody knows your name
And they're always glad you came
You want to go where people know
People are all the same
You want to go where everybody knows your name
Where everybody knows your name
And they're always glad you came
Where everybody knows your name
And they're always glad you came
Where everybody knows your name
And they're always glad you came
Where everybody knows your name
The lyrics to Judy Hart-Angelo and Gary Portnoy's song "Cheers" convey the idea that life can be tough and filled with worries and struggles. The chorus of the song provides a solution to this predicament, suggesting that sometimes people just need to escape to a place where they can be surrounded by like-minded people who know and understand them. This is where the bar known as "Cheers" comes into play; a place where everyone knows each other's name, and they are always happy to see one another.
The first verse of the song sets the tone for the message it is trying to convey. Life can be challenging, and it takes everything you've got to make your way in the world. Sometimes, it all becomes too much, and people need to take a break from their worries. The second verse paints a picture of a morning where things have not gone as planned, such as the "Mr. Coffee's dead" and the "shrink ran off to Europe." The final line of the verse speaks to the idea that people can feel lost or confused about who they are and how they fit into the world.
The chorus, with its repetitive lines, emphasizes the importance of feeling like you belong somewhere. It is human nature to long for a sense of community and acceptance, and the bar in the song provides this sanctuary. Ultimately, the lyrics to "Cheers" highlight the importance of having a supportive community and remind us that we all need a place where we can find solace and friendship.
Line by Line Meaning
Making your way in the world today
Takes everything you've got
It takes a lot of effort to succeed in this world
Taking a break from all your worries
Sure would help a lot
A little rest and relaxation would be beneficial
Wouldn't you like to get away?
Don't you want to escape from your troubles?
All those nights when you've got no lights
The check is in the mail
And your little angel
Hung the cat up by its tail
And your third fiance didn't show
Life can be difficult and overwhelming with problems piling up
Sometimes you want to go
Where everybody knows your name
And they're always glad you came
You want to be where you can see
Our troubles are all the same
You want to be where everybody knows your name
There's a place where you can relax and be comforted by the fact that other people share your struggles
Roll out of bed, Mr. Coffee's dead
The morning's looking bright
And your shrink ran off to Europe
And didn't even write
And your husband wants to be a girl
Life is unpredictable and can sometimes feel hopeless
Be glad there's one place in the world
Where everybody knows your name
And they're always glad you came
You want to go where people know
People are all the same
You want to go where everybody knows your name
A place of refuge exists where people care about you and empathize with your struggles
Where everybody knows your name
And they're always glad you came
Where everybody knows your name
And they're always glad you came
Where everybody knows your name
And they're always glad you came
Where everybody knows your name
This place is always welcoming and accepting of you
Writer(s): Gary Portnoy, Judy Hart
Contributed by Peyton E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.