Good News First
Listener Lyrics

Dear survivors and future survivors,
The song is addressed to those who have survived life's trials and those who will face them in the future.

I think we make our own kind of hell,
We create our own misery by focusing on negative circumstances in life.

If we're going to love someone, anyone Why not start with ourselves And see where that takes us
Love should begin within ourselves before extending to others, as it can lead to personal growth and development.

Losing makes you grow Do you want to lose with me? Well, growing helps you win Do you want to lose with me?
Experiencing loss and tough times can lead to inner growth and success, and these experiences can be shared with others to help them do the same.

All the things your eyes have seen That I haven't seen But I believe you if you believe me And I mean you no harm
Everyone has unique life experiences that others may not fully understand, but mutual trust and respect can lead to empathetic connections and relationships.

But may the best disasters come to you We need each other a lot more than we don't
Although life often presents challenges and difficulties, we should support and rely on one another as humans.

My friends, my family I cannot keep you You are your own But I'm going to fill my heart with you and weigh it down so I never go or maybe take you with me so I'll never really be alone Out here on these stages of life in these temporary homes.
Although individuals and relationships may come and go, memories and love can be cherished and kept in one's heart for support and comfort during life's journey.

Good news first. Good news first to numb the pain.
The song encourages focusing on the positive aspects of life as a way to ease the pain of difficult times.

Dear believers and future believers We can't keep each other in prisons. If that's what we're serving that's what we're deserving
We should not hold ourselves or others back from growth and personal development, as it can create emotional imprisonment and stunted progress.

Yes sometimes God never talks but then sometimes we try not to listen
There may be periods when divine guidance is not present, but humans can also miss opportunities to receive guidance because of personal biases or distractions.

All the trees in the forest grow tall together why can't we? We are moments passing by each other holding on, letting go, opening and closing again
Nature thrives in harmony and human relationships can benefit from similar unity and harmony, although relationships can also have moments of closeness and distance.

Like you are the air I breathe but weeks and worlds apart. Living in the future that we used to talk about
Although relationships may be separated by distance or time, they can still be as vital and interconnected as the air we breathe. The song also references the idea of working towards future goals previously discussed.

Dear achievers and future achievers We will get all we can take So take it and use it and through the abuses we'll make our own kind of strength
Individuals and groups can withstand hardships and misuse by adopting a mentality of using adversity to create inner strength and resilience.

And I'm open to being wrong it's all a guess I'm more than anything I've lost (and yes!) I'm the farthest away from home (I think) but I'm loser to where I'm supposed to be
Uncertainty and mistakes are natural parts of life, but people should not measure their worth based on past losses, homesickness, or finite destinations, as personal growth and development can be found through the journey itself.

Closer to peace than I may ever be again ever Well I've survived again most of this year but it's hard to hold on with your fingers crossed
Peace can be found in living in the present moment, although it can be difficult to remain hopeful and positive, especially when facing tough circumstances.

Dear survivors and future survivors You are all amazing You are important Flawed and scarred on purpose I love you all because you're perfect and with all the rest of me
The song acknowledges the unique value and importance of all individuals, despite their past or present circumstances, and praises their role and purpose in life.

Who wants to lose with me?
The song encourages shared experiences and growth through tough times.

and on my best days so I can take it.
Positive news and attitude can ease the emotional burden of life's difficulties, even on days when it feels harder to do so.