… Read Full Bio ↴This song is about always being optimistic, even if your life is awful.
Eric Idle sings this at the end of Life Of Brian. Idle plays the lead crucifee.
This song was remade in 1997 by Art Garfunkel for the Movie As Good As It Gets starring Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt. The lyric "Life's a Piece of S--t" is replaced as "Life's a Counterfeit." It can be heard at the end credits
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
Monty Python Lyrics
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They can really make you mad
Other things just make you swear and curse
When you're chewing on life's gristle
Don't grumble, give a whistle
And this'll help things turn out for the best
And
Always look on the light side of life
If life seems jolly rotten
There's something you've forgotten
And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing
When you're feeling in the dumps
Don't be silly chumps
Just purse your lips and whistle, that's the thing
And
Always look on the bright side of life
(Come on)
Always look on the right side of life
For life is quite absurd
And death's the final word
You must always face the curtain with a bow
Forget about your sin
Give the audience a grin
Enjoy it, it's your last chance anyhow
So always look on the bright side of death
A just before you draw your terminal breath
Life's a piece of shit
When you look at it
Life's a laugh and death's a joke, it's true
You'll see it's all a show
Keep 'em laughin' as you go
Just remember that the last laugh is on you
And
Always look on the bright side of life
Always look on the right side of life
(C'mon Brian, cheer up)
Always look on the bright side of life
Always look on the bright side of life
(Worse things happen at sea you know)
Always look on the bright side of life
I mean, what have you got to lose?
You know, you come from nothing
You're going back to nothing
What have you lost? Nothing
Always look on the right side of life
Nothing will come from nothing, ya know what they say
Cheer up ya old bugga c'mon give us a grin (Always look on the right side of life)
There ya are, see
It's the end of the film
Incidentally this record's available in the foyer (Always look on the right side of life)
Some of us got to live as well, you know
(Always look on the right side of life)
Who do you think pays for all this rubbish
(Always look on the right side of life)
They're not gonna make their money back, you know
I told them, I said to him, Bernie, I said they'll never make their money back
(Always look on the right side of life)
The lyrics to Monty Python's song Always Look on the Bright Side of Life highlight the importance of optimism and positivity in life. The song acknowledges that life can be difficult and challenging, but rather than becoming bitter and negative, the singer urges listeners to stay upbeat and focus on the positive aspects of life. The song encourages people to see the humor in difficult situations, to laugh, to smile, to dance, and to sing. It also acknowledges that life is a performance, and encourages people to enjoy it to the fullest and not take it too seriously. Even in death, the singer urges listeners to keep a positive attitude and attitude of amusement, since you'll always have the last laugh.
Line by Line Meaning
Some things in life are bad
Life has its bad times and experiences
They can really make you mad
These bad times can make you angry and frustrated
Other things just make you swear and curse
Sometimes things can be so bad that you swear and curse
When you're chewing on life's gristle
When life is tough and difficult
Don't grumble, give a whistle
Don't complain, instead, try to find something positive and whistle
And this'll help things turn out for the best
Believing in the positive can make things better
Always look on the bright side of life
Always try to think positive and see the good in a situation
Always look on the light side of life
Always try to find the humor in situations, even the difficult ones
If life seems jolly rotten
If life seems really bad
There's something you've forgotten
You might have forgotten to look at the bright side of things
And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing
Laughter, smiles, dancing, and singing can bring joy in life
When you're feeling in the dumps
When you're feeling down and gloomy
Don't be silly chumps
Don't be foolish and negative
Just purse your lips and whistle, that's the thing
Try to find a positive outlook and whistle, that helps
For life is quite absurd
Life can feel strange, absurd and confusing
And death's the final word
Death is the ultimate end
You must always face the curtain with a bow
You must admit defeat in life gracefully
Forget about your sin
Forgive yourself for your wrong deeds
Give the audience a grin
Try to keep others happy, no matter the circumstances
Enjoy it, it's your last chance anyhow
Enjoy every moment, you never know when it might end
So always look on the bright side of death
Even in death, try to find positivity
A just before you draw your terminal breath
Just before you die, try to find positivity and laughter
Life's a piece of shit
Life can seem terrible and hopeless
When you look at it
When you assess your current life-situation
Life's a laugh and death's a joke, it's true
Life can feel humorous and silly and even death can be seen as a joke
You'll see it's all a show
Life is like a play, full of drama and entertainment
Keep 'em laughin' as you go
Make others laugh, and spread positivity to everyone around you
Just remember that the last laugh is on you
Remember that you might be the one who'll be left behind without the chance to live life again and laugh
Nothing will come from nothing, ya know what they say
If you do not try or attempt, then there is no chance of getting anything in return
Cheer up ya old bugga c'mon give us a grin
Be happy and smile
There ya are, see
See, there are reasons to be happy every time
It's the end of the film
This is the end of the movie and the storyline has concluded
Incidentally this record's available in the foyer
The movie soundtrack is available for sale in the entrance lobby
Some of us got to live as well, you know
Some people get to enjoy their lives
Who do you think pays for all this rubbish
Who do you think supports all these things
They're not gonna make their money back, you know
They probably won't earn back the money they spent
I told them, I said to him, Bernie, I said they'll never make their money back
I warned them about their investment, but it seems they didn't listen
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Eric Idle
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jamessaya5175
First off... (((((((I'm sorry for your losses)))))))
I just sent my Good Ol' Friend a couple sorta depressing Dylan Tunes..."Mississippi", &, "Most Of The Time", from, "Tell Tale Signs". Well, 'cause I'm purrty bummed out. My Mom passed away from this realm on Sunday January 7th, & I'm here alone, cleaning out her apartment. But! I always took the sentiment, that, "You're never alone with Music 🎶. (You can quote me on that!)
Still in all... Feeling it, you know??
She had a Great Sense of Humor. Rather than getting all dressed up...she wanted to wear a T-shirt that said, "Bon Voyage", so that's what she wore!
Oh Yeah! (The reason I was leaving a comment!! DOH!!!)
Anywaze...
He sent me this back. I haven't even told him about my Mom yet.
******It's Great To Have Great Friends******
(((((((THANK YOU, BROTHER)))))))
Even before I started to read the comments, I saved this one in a few Playlists, and one of them is called, "My Funeral"
May Your Loved Ones & my MmmmmmmmmMMMMMmmmmmMmmmmMmmMMMMMmmmMMMMMMMmmmmmMmMmMmMmMMMMMMMMMMMMOMMA MIA!!!!!!!!!!! (((((((((((REST IN PEACE)))))))))))
~Peace
@flyingpirate0456
"You come from nothing, You go back to nothing, What have you lost? Nothing!" Greatest advice ever
@hectorbeck4350
my kind of positivity
@pedrolmlkzk
isn't it just a rebranding of "from dust to dust"?
@cloverharvest1145
@@pedrolmlkzk no ,its more nihilistic than the Bible version
@pedrolmlkzk
@@cloverharvest1145 the bible literally says that nothing really matters and that's why yu should serve god for He is the only being that can make things that matter
@cloverharvest1145
@@pedrolmlkzk nothing matter but god , it give your life a objective , to gain the favor of a god i order to go to a sort of heaven or an afterlife , thats not nihilism ,nihilism literally is to believe that u seize to exist or have any sort of awareness after your death , your actiond in life don't matter and won't have any consequences after your death , thats the difference
@michaelburridge4214
A family member had this at his funeral, needless to say everyone was a little bit happier during that. He was always a laid back fellow, and always wanted to have a laugh and a joke. R.I.P Granddad
@unexpectedsoul1
Zodi Ack my uncle passed away today and this is one song he has always said he wanted x
@TerryMcGearyScotland
Well done Grandad! RIP. I had looked this one up for an answer to a question on Quora "What do want to be played at your funeral?" I started off saying that the choice wouldn't be for me, but to affect the emotions of my friends one last time. :)
@ThiagoDrummerStn
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