As the first single of LANY’s third studio album "mama’s boy", it brings a more electronic and acoustic edge to the band’s sound.
The track was first teased on May 10, 2020, three days prior to the song’s release date.
good guys
Lany Lyrics
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Tell you how I feel
But I might scare you away if
I get too real
So I won't text back
For a couple of hours
What I really wanna do is
Bring you flowers
I'm not gonna hold your hand
Ask if you wanna dance
I can not take you home, you know
I just wanna give you everything
Show you I'm a Southern gentleman
All I wanna do is let you in
But good guys, good guys never win
I just wanna be the one you call
Anything you need, anything at all
All I wanna do is let you in
But good guys, good guys never win
When you stay out late
And I don't hear back
I always wonder where you've been but
I don't ask
You're the one I want
I don't wanna share
But when you talk about someone else
I act like I don't care
I'm not gonna hold your hand
Ask if you wanna dance
I can not take you home, you know
I just wanna give you everything
Show you I'm a Southern gentleman
All I wanna do is let you in
But good guys, good guys never win
I just wanna be the one you call
Anything you need, anything at all
All I wanna do is let you in
But good guys, good guys never win
So I'm gonna play it cool
'Til I know you want me too
So I'm gonna play it cool
'Til I know you want me to
I just wanna give you everything
Show you I'm a Southern gentleman
All I wanna do is let you in
But good guys, good guys never win
I just wanna be the one you call
Anything you need, anything at all
All I wanna do is let you in
But good guys, good guys never win
So I'm gonna play it cool
'Til I know you want me too
So I'm gonna play it cool
'Til I know you want me too
So I'm gonna play it cool
'Til I know you want me too
The lyrics to Lany's song "Good Guys" depict a man who is trying to play it cool and not reveal his true feelings for the woman he desires. He wants to call her and tell her how he feels, but he is afraid of scaring her away by being too upfront. Instead, he delays responding to her messages and avoids asking her out on a date. However, despite his reservations, he longs to be a gentleman and show her how much he cares by bringing her flowers and being there for her when she needs him.
Throughout the song, the singer struggles between playing it cool and being true to his desires. He feels jealous when he hears about other men, but he doesn't want to seem possessive or needy. Instead, he tries to remain aloof and distant, hoping that she will eventually realize how much he cares and want to be with him too.
The song's refrain, "good guys never win," expresses the singer's frustration with his situation. He feels like he is doing everything right and being a good person, but he still can't seem to win the woman over. Ultimately, the song captures the bittersweet emotions of unrequited love and the struggle to balance vulnerability and strength when pursuing a romantic connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna call you up
I want to express my feelings to you over a phone call
Tell you how I feel
To express the emotion I have for you
But I might scare you away if I get too real
I'm afraid that being too honest about my feelings may push you away
So I won't text back for a couple of hours
To avoid coming across as needy or overly eager, I'll wait a bit before replying to your message
What I really wanna do is bring you flowers
I have a strong desire to show you affection through romantic gestures such as giving you flowers
I'm not gonna hold your hand Ask if you wanna dance
I'm not going to be too forward or presumptuous in attempting to make physical contact with you
I can not take you home, you know
I understand the boundaries of our relationship and will respect them
All I wanna do is let you in
I want to open up to you and build a deeper connection
But good guys, good guys never win
Despite my best efforts to be a respectful and caring partner, I fear that my romantic gestures may not be enough to win your heart
I just wanna be the one you call Anything you need, anything at all
I want to be there for you and support you in any way that I can
When you stay out late And I don't hear back I always wonder where you've been but I don't ask
Despite being curious about your whereabouts, I don't want to come across as overbearing or distrustful
You're the one I want
Out of everyone, I have developed romantic feelings towards you
I don't wanna share
I'm not interested in seeing other people or sharing your attention with anyone else
But when you talk about someone else I act like I don't care
Even if I feel jealous or hurt when you mention someone else, I try to hide my emotions and act unfazed
So I'm gonna play it cool 'Til I know you want me too
I'm going to try not to come on too strong until I'm sure that you have mutual feelings for me
Show you I'm a Southern gentleman
I want to demonstrate my respect and chivalry towards you
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charles H. Priest, Henry Agincourt Allen, Ian Fitchuk, Jake Goss, Paul Klein, Sasha Yatchenko
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@meganmrad
pls don’t spend ur whole life trying to do the right things for the wrong ones. - paul klein
@lory4305
damn.
@Boelle.
Thank you Megan
@dmitrihasideas
i read this in his voice haha
@riconsyamramadhan9560
Damn right
@patrickjaylight8166
The question isssss how'd you know if youre loving the wrong person?
@heyitssanje1247
When he said
"when you talk about someone else
I act like I don't care"
I FELT that.
@raquelgomez633
YES 100%
@Noor-ps8qg
Dang, the lyrics came at the moment I read your comment
@justinefrancisco1911
This band never disappoints.