Matt Monro (December 1, 1930 - February 7, 1985) was a ballad singer of th… Read Full Bio ↴Matt Monro (December 1, 1930 - February 7, 1985) was a ballad singer of the 1960s and one of great international postwar entertainers. Throughout his 30-year career he filled cabarets, nightclubs, music halls and stadiums across the globe, from Australia, Japan, the Philippines, and Hong Kong to Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. He sold more than 25 million records during his lifetime (most of those sales however didn't come until after his death), imbuing each one with his elegant blend of majesty, sincerity, and superior technique.

Good Life
Matt Monro Lyrics

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Oh, the good life, full of fun,
Seems to be the ideal
Yes, the good life let's you hide
All the sadness you feel.

You won't really fall in love,
For you can't take the chance
So be honest with yourself,

Don't try to fake romance.

It's the good life
To be free and explore the unknown,
Like the heartaches
When you learn you must face them alone.

Please remember, I still love you,
And in case you don't know,

Well, just wake up,
Kiss the good life "hello".

Overall Meaning

In Matt Monro's song "Good Life," the lyrics talk about a life full of fun and idealistic pursuits, which seems to be the perfect way to live. However, the good life is also used as a way to hide the sadness that we feel inside. We refuse to fall in love because we're afraid of getting hurt. Therefore, we must be honest with ourselves and avoid trying to fake romance.

The good life is all about being free and exploring the unknown, but it also means we must face heartaches and struggles alone. Despite everything, we still need to remember that someone loves us, and we should always say hello to the good life.

Overall, the song portrays a lifestyle that seems idealistic and perfect, but in reality, it masks our true emotions, preventing us from experiencing the full spectrum of life's joys and sadness.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, the good life, full of fun,
The life which is happy and enjoyable is considered to be a good life.

Seems to be the ideal
It's believed that living a good life is the perfect scenario.

Yes, the good life let's you hide
Living a good life lets one cover up their inner sufferings.

All the sadness you feel.
All the tragic emotions experienced can be masked with the good life.

You won't really fall in love,
One, however, can't fall in love.

For you can't take the chance
Since there's risk involved in love, one avoids risking their heart.

So be honest with yourself,
It's critical to be truthful to yourself.

Don't try to fake romance.
Avoid pretending to love to protect oneself from harm.

It's the good life
Living a good life

To be free and explore the unknown,
One can explore and experience new experiences without being held back.

Like the heartaches
One suffers from emotional pain

When you learn you must face them alone.
When one has to bear their painful troubles alone without assistance.

Please remember, I still love you,
Don't forget that one still loves you'

And in case you don't know,
And in the event you're not aware

Well, just wake up,
You should wake up

Kiss the good life "hello".
And live a good life as a welcome message.

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, PROSADIS, Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jack Reardon, Jean Broussolle, Alexandre Sacha Distel

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