Good People
Matt Mays El Torpedo Lyrics

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Through the night ‘til the morning
It all came to me
At the edge of the desert
Where the sand hits the sea
Out here on the peer
I'm out here on a search
Where the fishermen reel and the pelicans perch

I'm out on here on a trip
Here on a whim
Into what's going on through the dawn
Out here on the peer
I'm out here to win
Where the rollercoasters roll
And the Ferris wheels spin

The good people

living your life on a whim
Your eyes ain't bright
If your mind is dim

From the east to the west
Can't you feel it in the air
They're gonna save you
So you better, you better save them

The good people
(Repeats)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Matt Mays & El Torpedo's song 'Good People' highlights the search for something deeper and more profound in life that we all crave for. The singer tells us about their journey to the edge of the desert where the sand hits the sea. Out there, the singer is surrounded by fishermen who reel in their catches and pelicans that perch on the pier. The singer seems to be on a quest to discover something, and they mention that they are out on a trip and a whim. The singer seeks to find what's going on through the dawn, and they are out to win. When the roller coasters roll, and the Ferris wheels spin, the singer feels like they are among the good people.

The song's message sends us the idea that we need to live our lives on a whim but not let our mind be dim. The singer seems to have found people, the good people, who are worth saving, and we need to save them too. People, whether they are good or bad, go through struggles, and we can be their salvation. The song's central theme is that we need to be patient, kind, and compassionate towards others as we never know whose life we might change. The song takes us on a journey of discovery and reminds us that we all crave a sense of belonging and purpose in life, and we all deserve to find that special place where we can be among the good people.

Line by Line Meaning

Through the night 'til the morning
Traveling nonstop from night until dawn

It all came to me
Suddenly had a realization

At the edge of the desert
On the border of the arid land

Where the sand hits the sea
Where the beach meets the ocean

Out here on the peer
Currently on the dock

I'm out here on a search
Seeking answers to a question

Where the fishermen reel and the pelicans perch
Observing the activities of the nearby fishing community and water birds

I'm out on here on a trip
Visiting the location for pleasure

Here on a whim
Without any specific plan in mind

Into what's going on through the dawn
Curious about the happenings during sunrise

Out here on the peer
Still located on the dock