Good Times
Mando Diao Lyrics

It takes time
Admitting and facing the truth is a process that takes time and requires effort.

Too much time
The process of facing the truth can feel overwhelming and never-ending.

To deny
Denial is a tempting coping mechanism that can delay the process of accepting reality.

All my lies
Refusing to acknowledge one's own lies is a form of self-deception.

Though I love them
Despite the harm caused by lying, the artist feels attached to their lies as a comfort zone.

Like the truth in your eyes
The singer sees the truth in someone's eyes but found comfort in their lies instead.

I lose time
By refusing to face the truth, the singer is wasting valuable time.

Precious time
Time is an irreplaceable asset that the artist squanders by avoiding the truth.

So cold inside
The artist feels emotionally numb and distant as a result of their avoidance of the truth.

Still in denial
The artist is struggling to accept the truth and is still in a state of denial.

If you show me your sweet dreams
If someone opens up to the singer and shares their hopes and aspirations, the singer will take them as their own.

I'll take them out
The artist will appropriate other people's dreams and use them as a distraction from their own issues.

Good times, you know I keep doing it
Despite the negative consequences, the singer keeps going back to their self-destructive habits.

No means no I didn't do it
The singer is trying to convince themselves that they are not responsible for their mistakes and their actions do not have consequences.

No means I know I didn't do it
The singer is aware that they are in denial and lying to themselves about their actions.

No means I keep doing it
Despite knowing that their actions are wrong, the artist keeps repeating the same mistakes.

No means you know I keep doing it
Other people can see that the artist is in denial and continues to engage in harmful behavior.

Lights are out
The singer is in a dark and lonely place.

I'm alone
The singer is emotionally isolated and does not have anyone to turn to.

Gotta feed my need
The artist is struggling with an addiction or a self-destructive behavior that they feel compelled to continue.

Staring at the phone
The artist is obsessively waiting for a distraction or a way out of their situation.

Feel the pressure in my head
The artist is overwhelmed with anxiety and negative thoughts.

Growing fast
The pressure and anxiety are escalating and becoming more intense.

Endless time
The feeling of being stuck and not making progress is exacerbating the artist's negative emotions.

I turn the TV on
The singer engages in mindless activities to distract themselves from their problems.

Distract my mind
The singer is avoiding confronting their problems by keeping themselves busy with trivial matters.

When you see me
The singer is anticipating running into someone from their past.

Remember old, old good times
The artist is reminiscing about a time in their life when things were simpler and easier to deal with.

Trust me, I'm around
The artist is trying to assure someone that they are dependable and reliable.

You can trust I'm not around anymore
Ironically, the singer is actually avoiding that person and is not someone they can count on.

Anymore anymore anymore anymore
The singer is emphasizing the finality of the situation and the fact that they are not going to change their ways.