Good People
Lotus Lyrics


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Come gather round good people
While I have money to spend
For tomorrow maybe Monday

And I haven't got a dollar nor a friend
When I've got plenty of money good people
All my friends are all gathered around
But as soon as my pocketbook is empty
Not a friend on this earth can be found

Come gather round the people
While I have money to spend
For tomorrow maybe monday
And I haven't got a dollar nor a friend
When I've got plenty of money good people
All my friends are all gathered around
But as soon as my pocketbook is empty
Not a friend on this earth can be found

My daddy told me a plenty good people
And my momma she told me more
She said son if you don't quit these rowdy ways
There'll be trouble at your door
Go dig a hole in the meadow good people
Dig it deep in the cold cold ground
And then gather around all your kind friends

And watch this poor rounder go down
And when I'm dead and buried
With my pale faced turned to the sun




Don't be standing 'round weeping, little woman
Just think what you have done

Overall Meaning

Lotus's song "Good People" depicts the fleeting nature of friendship that is often based on financial status. The first verse talks about the singer's experience of having many friends while they have money but losing them all when they are out of cash. The singer urges people to gather around while they still have money to spend, indicating that they will lose their friends soon. The second verse, similarly, talks of the singer's parents warning them about the consequences of their rowdy lifestyle.


The chorus is a plea to the 'good people' to gather around while the singer still has money to spend, as they fear they will have neither money nor friends come Monday. The reference to 'dig a hole in the meadow' appears to affirm the traditional symbolism of a grave or burial. The last verse is haunting, as the singer warns their partner not to weep over their death, but rather reflect on what they have done. This could mean the effect they have had on society or the opportunities they've missed, but either way, it is a poignant view on the transient nature of life and friendship.


Line by Line Meaning

Come gather round good people
Join me, good and honest people


While I have money to spend
While I have the means to share my wealth


For tomorrow maybe Monday
Because there's a chance I may not have this fortune forever


And I haven't got a dollar nor a friend
Without my wealth, I'm left with no companions


When I've got plenty of money good people
When I have an abundance of money, good and honest people are drawn to me


All my friends are all gathered around
My associates gather around me when I have wealth


But as soon as my pocketbook is empty
However, when my riches are gone


Not a friend on this earth can be found
There's no one left to support or care for me


My daddy told me a plenty good people
Good and honest people gave me warnings and advice


And my momma she told me more
My mother also provided guidance


She said son if you don't quit these rowdy ways
If you don't change your wild behavior


There'll be trouble at your door
You'll face the consequences of your actions


Go dig a hole in the meadow good people
Dig a grave in the field, honest people


Dig it deep in the cold cold ground
Dig it deep into the hard, cold earth


And then gather around all your kind friends
Afterward, gather your faithful associates


And watch this poor rounder go down
And witness this wayward soul pass away


And when I'm dead and buried
Once I've departed this earth and been laid to rest


With my pale faced turned to the sun
With my face upturned toward the light of the heavens


Don't be standing 'round weeping, little woman
Don't stand around and cry, my dear


Just think what you have done
Rather, consider the consequences of your actions




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Stephen Martin Singer

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