Good Gone Girl
MIKA Lyrics


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Could you believe
The same old story
It never bores me
Though I've heard it all before.

Her name was Georgia
And she was gorgeous.
When she adored ya
The whole room would get to know.

Like a movie that is filled with lust
Coming at you with a double D bust.
At the bed of a wounded soldier
In a rush cause she's gettin' older.

Hanging out in the fancy bars
With the boys who can play guitar.
Listen up 'cause I've got to warn ya
She's gonna make it out in California.

Hey you what's a good girl like you
Doin' in this crazy world?
Where's the good gone girl?

Dance, dance to the life you wanted
When you were only seventeen
With your good girl dream.

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh good gone girl

Could you believe
The same old phonies
Those painted ponies
That you've ridden all before.

Her name was April
But she was hateful.
Enough to make you
Want to run right out the door.

I can tell you what you want the most
Hang around for the champagne toast.
When the end of the night gets tricky
Don't you know that beggars can't be picky?

Lookin' out for a man who's golden
Doesn't matter if he's old, he's rollin'.
Coming at you like a desperate hunter
Sugar daddy but he's just a munter.

Hey you what's a good girl like you
Doin' in this crazy world?
Where's the good gone girl?

Dance, dance to the life you wanted
When you were only seventeen
With your good girl dream.

Dance, dance to the life you wanted
When you were only seventeen
With your good girl dream.

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh good gone girl

She's walkin' around all over the town.
Needs somebody to notice but the goodness gets her down.
She's happy to choose somebody to use.
Good gone girl she's got nothin' left to lose.

She's walkin' around all over the town.
Needs somebody to notice but the goodness gets her down.




She's happy to choose somebody to use.
Good gone girl she's got nothin' left to lose.

Overall Meaning

Mika's "Good Gone Girl" tells the story of two women, Georgia and April, who have succumbed to the pressures of their environment and lost touch with their original values. The song is about their downfall from being good girls to the unscrupulous individuals they are now. The song's chorus asks the question, "Hey you, what's a good girl like you doing in this crazy world? Where's the good gone girl?" The singer acknowledges that while the story of these women is an old one, it is still intriguing and captivating.


The song's first verse introduces Georgia, whom the singer describes as gorgeous. Her personality is magnetic, and when she adores someone, the whole room would know. However, Georgia's life is coming at her fast, and she's aging. As a result, she's in a rush to settle down and find some financial security. In the second verse, the singer introduces April, who is hateful, and it seems like everything in her life annoys her. She's looking for a wealthy man to support her and is willing to use anyone available. The chorus focuses on the good gone girls, women who were once sweet and innocent but have lost their values, and now they're just the opposite.


Line by Line Meaning

Could you believe
Can you imagine


The same old story
The repeated familiar tale


It never bores me
It remains fascinating


Though I've heard it all before.
Despite my familiarity with it


Her name was Georgia
The girl's name was Georgia


And she was gorgeous.
She was extremely beautiful.


When she adored ya
When she loved you


The whole room would get to know.
Everyone around her would know.


Like a movie that is filled with lust
Like an erotic film.


Coming at you with a double D bust.
Claiming to have a large bosom.


At the bed of a wounded soldier
By the side of an injured warrior.


In a rush cause she's gettin' older.
In a hurry to find a partner because she is ageing


Hanging out in the fancy bars
Spending time at expensive drinking establishments


With the boys who can play guitar.
With guitar-playing men.


Listen up 'cause I've got to warn ya
Pay attention since I must alert you


She's gonna make it out in California.
She will triumph in California.


Hey you what's a good girl like you
Hey, why would a nice girl like you


Doin' in this crazy world?
Be present in this insane world?


Where's the good gone girl?
Where did the good girl disappear?


Dance, dance to the life you wanted
Dance like you desired life


When you were only seventeen
When you were only 17 years old


With your good girl dream.
And your dream of being a good girl


Could you believe
Can you imagine


The same old phonies
The identical fakes


Those painted ponies
The superficial people.


That you've ridden all before.
That you have encountered before.


Her name was April
The girl's name was April


But she was hateful.
But she was hateful


Enough to make you
Enough to compel you


Want to run right out the door.
To leave immediately


I can tell you what you want the most
I can say what you desire most


Hang around for the champagne toast.
Stay for the champagne celebration.


When the end of the night gets tricky
When the end of the evening becomes difficult


Don't you know that beggars can't be picky?
You know that people in need can't be choosy.


Lookin' out for a man who's golden
Searching for a rich man


Doesn't matter if he's old, he's rollin'.
Regardless of his age, he has a lot of wealth


Coming at you like a desperate hunter
Pursuing you ardently


Sugar daddy but he's just a munter.
A wealthy man but unattractive.


Hey you what's a good girl like you
Hey, why would a nice girl like you


Doin' in this crazy world?
Be present in this insane world?


Where's the good gone girl?
Where did the good girl disappear?


Dance, dance to the life you wanted
Dance like you desired life


When you were only seventeen
When you were only 17 years old


With your good girl dream.
And your dream of being a good girl


Dance, dance to the life you wanted
Dance like you desired life


When you were only seventeen
When you were only 17 years old


With your good girl dream.
And your dream of being a good girl


She's walkin' around all over the town.
She's wandering about in the city.


Needs somebody to notice but the goodness gets her down.
She wants somebody to recognize her, but her purity depresses her.


She's happy to choose somebody to use.
She is content selecting someone to exploit.


Good gone girl she's got nothin' left to lose.
The girl who lost her goodness has nothing else to lose.


She's walkin' around all over the town.
She's wandering about in the city.


Needs somebody to notice but the goodness gets her down.
She wants somebody to recognize her, but her purity depresses her.


She's happy to choose somebody to use.
She is content selecting someone to exploit.


Good gone girl she's got nothin' left to lose.
The girl who lost her goodness has nothing else to lose.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JODI MARR, MICHAEL PENNIMAN

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