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
In Love With a Bad Idea
Matthew Good Lyrics
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In and out of consciousness
Neither is much fun
Show down with that head of yours
And the book is 10 to 1
Ghetto rock for Princess Sticky Magazine
Five nights on the TV and two nights in between
To make out in the basement with the American dream
Baby ain't it crazy just to want it
Arrogant to flaunt it
Since we fell in love with a bad idea?
Shine up crooked your eyes blazing like the sun
Make a little paradise for many to be one
Name it after liberty and build it running guns
Slumming it with Princess Sticky Magazine
Five nights on the TV and for $10,000 she'll agree
To do it on camera with the American dream
Take your time
Baby ain't it crazy just to want it
Arrogant to flaunt it
Since we fell in love with a bad idea?
Take your time
The opening line of "Line up crooked my eyes straight up at the sun" sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is about a person who is unable to see things clearly because of their infatuation with a bad idea. The song explores the idea of being in love with something that is ultimately self-destructive, as well as the allure of fame and fortune.
The lyrics "Ghetto rock for Princess Sticky Magazine" and "Slumming it with Princess Sticky Magazine" refer to the idea of using fame and media attention to gain notoriety. The use of the word "ghetto" and "slumming" implies that this is a questionable, unethical way to gain fame and success.
The chorus of the song, "Baby ain't it crazy just to want it, Arrogant to flaunt it, Since we fell in love with a bad idea?" suggests that the singer knows that their infatuation with this bad idea is irrational and self-destructive, but they cannot help themselves. The repetition of "take your time" throughout the song suggests that the singer knows that they need to slow down and think things through, but they cannot resist the temptation of the bad idea.
Overall, "In Love with a Bad Idea" is a poignant exploration of the human psyche and the dangers of pursuing something that is ultimately harmful.
Line by Line Meaning
Line up crooked my eyes straight up at the sun
I look up at the sun with my crooked eyes
In and out of consciousness, Neither is much fun
Being unconscious or conscious is not enjoyable
Show down with that head of yours, And the book is 10 to 1
You will lose a bet if you challenge your own intellect
Ghetto rock for Princess Sticky Magazine
Music for a trashy magazine called Princess Sticky
Five nights on the TV and two nights in between
Being on TV for five nights and taking a break for two nights
To make out in the basement with the American dream
Kissing passionately in the basement with the idealized American lifestyle
Take your time
Be patient
Baby ain’t it crazy just to want it, Arrogant to flaunt it
Is it insane to desire something and boast about it?
Since we fell in love with a bad idea?
Are we in love with a terrible notion?
Shine up crooked your eyes blazing like the sun
Your eyes glow like the sun with a subtle crook
Make a little paradise for many to be one
Create a small heaven where many can become unified
Name it after liberty and build it running guns
Name it freedom while illegally shipping weapons
Slumming it with Princess Sticky Magazine
Degrading and associating with a tacky tabloid
Five nights on the TV and for $10,000 she'll agree
Being on TV for five nights and getting paid $10,000
To do it on camera with the American dream
Acting out the American lifestyle on camera
Take your time
Be patient
Baby ain’t it crazy just to want it, Arrogant to flaunt it
Is it insane to desire something and boast about it?
Since we fell in love with a bad idea?
Are we in love with a terrible notion?
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SwiftPenguin213
I still can't pick between this and it's been a while since I was your man for best on this album
Flamsterette
Every time I think of my exes...
Joseph Wajsberg
It was a poor choice to modulate his voice, cutting down a good song. It's one of the many things that went wrong during the production of this album.
CinnaMerridew
Maybe you have a problem, but who knows that
CinnaMerridew
You do realize that he has chronic sarcoidosis and had a throat surgery right?