"The Neurotic Boy Outsiders", as they were initially known, began life as a group of friends jamming at the famous Viper Room simply for the fun of it, before recording "Neurotic Outsiders" for Madonna's Maverick label in 1996. They briefly toured across Europe and North America, before disbanding later in the year. They've reunited for a few shows in 1999 at the Viper Room, but no plans of continuing the band have been made. All members, aside from Taylor, have made appearances with Camp Freddy in recent years.
Good News
Neurotic Outsiders Lyrics
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The other day
But I could see inside your head
It's sad to see you carry on
This way
It won't be long before you're dead
Why do you care
Why do you spread your germs everywhere
The good news is your dying
The bad news is I'm alive
The good news is your dying
The bad news is I'm alive
Everyone you touch They drop like flies
They don't realize you're sick
But I can see hatred in your eyes
A big price for a little dick
Why do you lose it
Let it slide
You're just another slave to suicide
The good news is your dying
The bad news is I'm alive
The good news is your dying
The bad news is I'm alive
It won't be long now
Before you're gone now
You're so wrong now
I said so long now
So long now
Why do you lose it
Let it slide
You're just another slave to suicide
The good news is your dying
The bad news is I'm alive
The good news is your dying
The bad news is I'm alive
The good news is your dying
The bad news is I'm alive
The good news is your dying
The bad news is I'm alive
The lyrics to "Good News" by Neurotic Outsiders are taunting and confrontational. The song centers around the lead singer's disdain for someone who has tried to bring them down but ultimately failed. The singer can see through this person's façade and knows that they are plagued by their own insecurities which are shrouded in deceit. The lyrics suggest that this person is not only causing harm to those around them but is also ultimately causing harm to themselves. The chorus of "the good news is you're dying, the bad news is I'm alive" is both menacing and triumphant, suggesting that the singer is reveling in the fact that their detractor is not doing well while they themselves are thriving.
The song is a commentary on the toxicity of individuals who try to bring others down out of their own spite and insecurity. The lyrics also suggest that those who are like this are doomed to fail in the end because their negative energy will only consume them. The song is musically abrasive, with a driving beat and distorted guitars that mirror the confrontational nature of the lyrics. Overall, "Good News" is an empowering song that encourages the listener to rise above negativity and thrive.
Line by Line Meaning
You tried to bring me down
The other day
But I could see inside your head
You attempted to negatively influence me recently, but I was able to see through your attempts.
It's sad to see you carry on
This way
It won't be long before you're dead
It's pitiable to see you behaving this way, as it's just a matter of time before you pass away.
Why do you fight it
Why do you care
Why do you spread your germs everywhere
Why do you resist change, why do you bother with others, and why do you spread negativity wherever you go?
The good news is your dying
The bad news is I'm alive
The good news is your dying
The bad news is I'm alive
The advantageous news is that you are nearing your end, the disadvantageous news is that I continue to exist.
Everyone you touch
They drop like flies
They don't realize you're sick
Everyone you come into contact with falls away rapidly. They are unaware that you are unhealthy.
But I can see hatred in your eyes
A big price for a little dick
However, I can see hatred within you, a significant penalty for being cowardly.
Why do you lose it
Let it slide
You're just another slave to suicide
Why do you give in to emotions, let them control you, and become a slave to self-destruction?
It won't be long now
Before you're gone now
You're so wrong now
I said so long now
So long now
Your departure is imminent, it's only a matter of time before you go away, and you are completely mistaken; goodbye.
The good news is your dying
The bad news is I'm alive
The good news is your dying
The bad news is I'm alive
The good news is your dying
The bad news is I'm alive
The good news is your dying
The bad news is I'm alive
The advantageous news is that you are nearing your end, the disadvantageous news is that I continue to exist and repeat this until the end of the song.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JONES
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James Wynne
one of the most underrated CDs ever.... this song rocks so much!
guitarspawn
Great record. Very underrated CD. Every song is good.
AngryAgain
Dig this CD. It should have been embraced by corporate radio but American radio has always sucked when it comes to recognizing talent.
Brian Baker
It's going to be a sad day when the Viper Room, the home of where these guys jammed, is demolished later this year. (2022)
Ton Welling
13-12-13 THE GOOD NEWS IMSTILLALIVE THE BADS NEWS is 54 TOO TOUGH TOO DIE NEUROTIC OUTSIDER TILL I DIE GOOD MUSIC SAYS MORE THAN WORDS CAN DO tonsfavoritecdstevejonesfan
Fulvio 'Devil' Pinto
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Will Inamine
YEAH