Good is a strong advocate for human rights, and is affiliated with Amnesty International.
He has also released a book entitled "At Last There Is Nothing Left to Say," consisting of a series of blog entries and manifestos he posted on Matthew Good Band's website before the band disbanded. As well as being a testament to why he continues to have a solid and devoted fan-base, the work showcases Matt's unique perspective, and the creative mind that is the source of his success.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 2002
Bright End Of Nowhere
Matthew Good Lyrics
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Here's the result of all our days
Used to lay on the roof and drink beer
And try and count up all the ways
That you could waste away
Looking back it seemed so simple
But having done it I couldn't say
And I'm a mouse
The lights are out, baby
So hear me out
The lights are out, baby
And I'm a mouse
So here's the bright end of nowhere
Here's the commercial of all our days
Go on vacations and drink beer
And try and forget all the ways
We let ourselves get away
Looking back it seemed so simple
But having done it, it's not the same
The lights are out, baby
And I'm a mouse
The lights are out, baby
So hear me out
The lights are out, baby
And I'm a mouse
Matthew Good's song "Bright End Of Nowhere" is a reflection on the simplicity and nostalgia of youth, and the uncertainty and complexity of adulthood. The lyrics paint a picture of the carefree days of youth, spent with friends on a roof, drinking beer and pondering the ways to waste away. Looking back on those days, they seem simple and uncomplicated. However, as life moves forward, the commercialization of society becomes more apparent, with vacations and beer becoming an escape from the stresses and responsibilities of life.
The repetition of the phrase "the lights are out baby, and I'm a mouse" creates a feeling of loneliness and helplessness, perhaps representing the singer's feelings of being lost in the chaos and confusion of adult life. The "bright end of nowhere" and the "results of all our days" suggest the futility of life's purpose, with no clear direction or objective.
Overall, the song captures the bittersweet nostalgia for youth, while acknowledging the challenges and uncertainties of adulthood.
Line by Line Meaning
Here's the bright end of nowhere
This is the final destination of a meaningless journey
Here's the results of all our days
This is what we have accomplished with our lives
Used to lay on the roof and drink beer
We used to indulge in simple pleasures
And try and count up all the ways
And try to figure out how to waste time
That you could waste away
That we could waste our lives away
Looking back it seemed so simple
Retrospectively, life seemed uncomplicated
But having done it I couldn't say
But after living it, I can't explain it
The lights are out baby
The situation is hopeless
And I'm a mouse
And I feel powerless
Here's the commercial of all our days
This is what we have sold our lives for
Go on vacations and drink beer
We try to escape our lives with temporary pleasures
And try and forget all the ways
And try to bury our regrets
We let ourselves get away
We allowed ourselves to escape
It's not the same
It doesn't feel the way we thought it would
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leia thompson
I don't think I could ever get tired of listening to this album. I played it over and over again and I'll always be reminded of lying around with someone when the world felt like a warmer place
Dennis H Puterbaugh
Well said! Reminds me of better times when i was a different person & life was good & now its gone to hell in a hand basket!!
Frank Munafo III
What a beautiful song. I never tire of it…
About being young and wishing for the days when you’ll be a grown up, and then becoming that grown up and missing the days when you were young…
The Bright End of Nowhere - The future is bright and full of potential, but when you get there, you realize it’ll never be as much fun as you had growing up…
Shirley
There could never be a more perfect Matthew Good album!
Dennis H Puterbaugh
This album is 1 of the best ive ever heard
Mindaugas Venckus
damn me, Matthew Good is one of those rare talented musicians whos songs lyrics are so straight and deep touching inside...i'm sooo mezmerized of his all songs, they are all impressive and meaningful...thanx 'someone upstairs' that i've found him...
Dreadlockdude85 Park
Exactly why he is tatood on me:) he's the best ,and has gotten me through everything with his music and lyrics ❤
Dennis H Puterbaugh
Completely agree! His music is Transcendent!!
Elijah Robison
yep