Good Life
Know Hope Collective Lyrics
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I've lost everything I could ever want and ever dream of
This is the good life
I found everything I could ever need here in Your arms
I've watched my dreams all fade away
And blister in the sun
Everything I've ever had
I've set upon a worthless stack
Of my ambitious plans
And the people that I've loved the most
Have turned their backs and ran
This is the good life
I've lost everything I could ever want and ever dream of
This is the good life
I found everything I could ever need here in Your arms
Loneliness has left me searching
For someone to love
Poverty has changed my view
Of what true riches are
Sorrow's opened up my eyes
To see what real joy is
Pain has been the catalyst
To my heart's happiness
This is the good life
I've lost everything I could ever want and ever dream of
Oh, this is the good life
I found everything I could ever need here in Your arms, oh
Good, good life, good, good life
Good, good life, yeah
Good, good life, good, good life
Good, good life, yeah
Oh, this is the good life
I've lost everything I could ever want and ever dream of
This is the good life
I found everything I could ever need here in Your arms
Good life, good life
(This is the good life)
Good, good life
(This is the good life)
Good life, good life, oh yeah
The song, "Good Life" by the Know Hope Collective is an uplifting and hopeful song about finding true happiness and contentment in the midst of difficult circumstances. The lyrics talk about how the singer has lost everything they ever wanted or dreamed of, but has found true happiness in the arms of God. The singer talks about how they have watched their dreams fade away and all they had unravel and become undone, but they have learned that true riches and joy come from experiencing poverty, loneliness, sorrow, and pain. The chorus proclaims that this is the good life, because the singer has found everything they could ever need in God's embrace.
The song taps into a universal longing for meaning, purpose, and hope despite challenging circumstances. It invites the listener to consider what they truly value in life and to find solace in knowing that true happiness can be found in a relationship with a higher power. The lyrics are rich with metaphor and symbolism, painting a picture of the singer's journey from a place of loss and despair to a place of hope and security.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the good life
The singer believes that their current state, despite hardships, is a good life.
I've lost everything I could ever want and ever dream of
The singer has experienced a loss of everything they desired or aimed for.
I found everything I could ever need here in Your arms
The singer has found all the necessary things they lacked before in their faith or belief system.
I've watched my dreams all fade away
The artist has seen their aspirations crumble before their eyes.
And blister in the sun
The artist's dreams have been destroyed or ruined by external factors or circumstances.
Everything I've ever had
The singer is reflecting on all their past experiences and possessions.
Is unraveled and undone
But now everything that they had is unraveling and coming apart.
I've set upon a worthless stack
The artist feels that their previous aspirations and pursuits were ultimately pointless or worthless.
Of my ambitious plans
The artist's stack is exclusively made up of their own ambitious plans.
And the people that I've loved the most
Even the people the artist was closest to have abandoned them.
Have turned their backs and ran
The people the singer loved have chosen to reject them and leave their life.
Loneliness has left me searching
The feeling of loneliness has left the artist yearning to find someone or something to fill the void.
For someone to love
The singer is specifically seeking romantic love.
Poverty has changed my view
Experiencing poverty has made the singer reassess their perspective on what truly matters in life.
Of what true riches are
They have come to understand the idea of true wealth, which is different than financial riches.
Sorrow's opened up my eyes
Through experiencing sorrow, the artist has gained insight and understanding.
To see what real joy is
This insight has allowed the artist to learn about what true joy feels like.
Pain has been the catalyst
The singer views their pain as a motivating factor in their growth and personal development.
To my heart's happiness
This personal development and growth has led the singer to a sense of contentment and happiness.
Good, good life
The artist repeats the phrase to emphasize that their current state is a good and fulfilling one.
Good life, good life, oh yeah
The artist repeats the phrase again to further emphasize that their life is good.
Contributed by Joseph L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ruth K
I love this song, and the story behind it. Thank you so much for sharing. Know Hope Collective is one of my favourite albums to date. I hope you guys do another record soon. It has really blessed my life. Every song on that record is brilliantly written, beautifully sung and a constant reminder of God's grace, love and faithfulness.