Good Day
Jukebox the Ghost and Jenny Owen Youngs Lyrics
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To invite everyone I've known
Dead and alive
To a street where we can be
Finally free
Well, they would come in droves
Wearing their hearts on their sleeves, oh no
Just like they should
And everybody here wants to know
Did everybody say what a good day that it was
For everybody here who said what a good day it was?
Did they smile 'cause they like it,
Did they smile 'cause they like it,
Did they? Whoa
Suddenly, we all got young
Running circles around ourselves
Just for fun
And oh, how good it felt
To be young and loved
And feel it in our bones
And everybody here wants to know
Did everybody say what a good day that it was
For everybody here who said what a good day it was?
[Repeat: x2]
Did they smile 'cause they like it,
Did they smile 'cause they like it,
Did they? Whoa.
We go there when we're in trouble
We got old and old age made us humble
You and I are alone
That it felt like this, we were never told
That it felt like this we were never told
And it scares us bad so we'll have to be bold
But there's still one thing that we need to know.
Did everybody say what a good day that it was
For everybody here who said what a good day it was?
Did they smile 'cause they like it,
Did they smile 'cause they like it,
Did they? Whoa.
The song "Good Day" by Jukebox the Ghost is about being able to invite every person they've known, whether they are alive or dead, to an imaginary street where they can finally be free. The idea is about breaking away from the constraints of life and society and being able to live freely, surrounded by loved ones. The song seems to be a reflection on the idea of death and how it can bring people together, but it doesn't have to be a fearful or negative experience, as long as people can appreciate and cherish the memories and the time spent with those they love.
The lyrics suggest a sense of nostalgia, where the person is able to reflect on times that have passed, and how they were able to enjoy them. The lyrics "And everybody here wants to know, Did everybody say what a good day that it was" indicate that the person is looking back with fondness and happiness, and is grateful for being able to have such experiences in their life.
In conclusion, the song is a message of hope and appreciation, and is a reminder to cherish the moments we have with our loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
I think that I would like
The singer expresses their desire to do something
To invite everyone I've known
The singer wants to invite everyone they have ever known
Dead and alive
The singer wants to invite both living and dead people
To a street where we can be
The artist wants to gather everyone to a place where they can hang out
Finally free
The artist wants everyone to be free while having fun together
Well, they would come in droves
The singer anticipates that people will come in large numbers
Wearing their hearts on their sleeves, oh no
The people will be open about their emotions
How good it felt to have them worn
The artist appreciates people for being honest about their emotions
Just like they should
The artist expects people to be open and emotionally expressive
And everybody here wants to know
Everyone in the gathering is curious about something
Did everybody say what a good day that it was
People are inquiring if everyone had a good time
For everybody here who said what a good day it was?
The question is repeated to emphasize the curiosity of the people present
Did they smile 'cause they like it,
People are asking if others smiled because they were genuinely happy
Did they?
The question is repeated with emphasis
Suddenly, we all got young
The singer and their friends feel like they're young again
Running circles around ourselves
The group is playful and having fun
Just for fun
The artist highlights that they're enjoying themselves
And oh, how good it felt
The singer expresses their joy
To be young and loved
The singer feels like they're surrounded by love
And feel it in our bones
The love and joy that the artist feels is deeply ingrained in them
We go there when we're in trouble
The artist and the people present go to this gathering when they're having problems
We got old and old age made us humble
As the people present have aged, they've become more humble and appreciative of things
You and I are alone
The singer and a specific person are alone
That it felt like this, we were never told
The artist and the person with them never knew what it would feel like
And it scares us bad so we'll have to be bold
The singer and the person they're with are scared, but they will have to be brave
But there's still one thing that we need to know.
There is still something that the singer and the person they're with need to learn or understand
Did everybody say what a good day that it was
The repeated question returns, with the singer still curious if everyone had a good time
For everybody here who said what a good day it was?
The question is repeated again as the artist and the people present want to know the answer
Did they smile 'cause they like it,
The question resurfaces, asking if people smiled because they genuinely had fun
Did they?
The question is repeated with emphasis
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BEN THORNEWILL
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