Drew showed the world that with the help of MySpace and great word of mouth, anyone with worthwhile work ethic and talent can start a monumental snowball effect towards success. After recording an EP by himself in his basement, NeverShoutNever! became an instant online success story, averaging over 40,000 online plays a day, and headlining shows throughout the Midwest. In early July, he was positioned in the top spot on the MySpace unsigned artist listing, and his first official release, the YIPPEE EP (July 29th), was followed up by a performance on TRL’s “on your radar” segment the very next day.
Drew started his climb to stardom in mild fashion. He learned to play the guitar from a friend early in his teen years. Then, his parents bought him a Macintosh computer for Christmas and with some sound-editing software, Drew was on his way to stardom.
As of November 17, 2008, the official spelling of Ingle's alias became NeverShoutNever! It had previously been listed as Never Shout Never on iTunes and his management company’s site. An official statement regarding the reason behind the spelling change has not been made available. In an interview, Ingle revealed that there is no longer an exclamation point after his name and that he will spell NeverShoutNever as one word when he is feeling happy, but three words when he isn’t. Warner Bros. Records is spelling his name as “Never Shout Never” for the upcoming release.
After experimenting with a couple of other names, Drew settled on Never Shout Never, the name of one of his songs, to represent him musically.
Ingle follows a strict vegan diet. His music career caused him to drop out of his high school, Joplin Senior High, before graduation.
Albums
* What Is Love? (January 26, 2010)
* Harmony (August 23, 2010)
* Time Travel (September 20, 2011)
* Indigo (November 13, 2012)
* Sunflower (July 2, 2013)
* Recycled Youth - Volume One (March 3, 2015)
* Black Cat (August 7, 2015)
EPs
* demo-shmemo (February 29, 2008)
* The Yippee EP (July 29, 2008)
* Me & My Uke EP (January 27, 2009)
* The Summer EP (June 23, 2009) U.S. #57
* Never Shout Never - EP (December 8, 2009)
* Melody - EP (July 27, 2010)
Good Times
Never Shout Never Lyrics
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Smoked cigarettes to keep me sane
I know I'll be alright
I pushed my covers down with stubborn force
And stumbled out of bed
Disregarding insufficient might
I know I'll be alright
It seems like everyone I know is letting go almost every night these days
The good times make the bad times worth our time
Got spiffied up and brewed a cup, my morning remedy like down the hatch.
Preparation for another day
I know I'll be alright
Hopped in my automobile and kicked her out
Then I took the wheel
Headed downtown to grab a meal
I know I'll be alright
It seems like everyone I know is letting go almost every night these days
As the days roll on I wonder what will justify our obstructive ways
The good times make the bad times worth our time
I called up all my friends that night
There's something going down my way
Bring all the fun you can
I know we'll be alright
We ranted, rambled carelessly
Until we fell asleep alone
It gets more fun with every dose
I know we'll be alright
It seems like everyone I know is letting go almost every night these days
As the days roll on I wonder what will justify our obstructive ways
The good times make the bad times worth our time
I woke up on a Thursday morning, with a hangover that quaked my brain
Smoked cigarettes to keep me sane
I know I'll be alright
The lyrics to Never Shout Never's song "Good Times" speak to the everyday struggle of finding meaning in life despite the monotony and difficulties that come with it. The singer wakes up with a hangover, yet tries to keep their spirits up by smoking cigarettes and telling themselves that they'll be alright. They head out to face the day, wondering what will justify the "obstructive ways" of their friends who are constantly partying and letting go.
The chorus of the song speaks to the idea that the good times make the bad times worth it. The singer seems to be saying that even though life can be tough and people can be self-destructive, there are moments of joy and fun that make it all worthwhile. They call up their friends and plan a night of revelry, ranting and raving until they fall asleep, and wake up the next morning to do it all over again.
In many ways, "Good Times" is a commentary on the struggle to find balance in life. It acknowledges the difficulties that people face, from hangovers to existential questions about purpose, but it also celebrates the moments of joy and connection that make it all worthwhile.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up on a Wednesday morning, with a hangover that quaked my brain
I started my day off feeling terrible because I drank too much the night before.
Smoked cigarettes to keep me sane
I used smoking as a way to calm down and make myself feel better.
I know I'll be alright
Despite feeling bad at the moment, I have confidence that things will get better.
I pushed my covers down with stubborn force
I forced myself out of bed even though I didn't want to.
And stumbled out of bed
I was still feeling a bit disoriented and unsteady after waking up.
Disregarding insufficient might
I ignored the fact that I didn't have much energy or motivation.
It seems like everyone I know is letting go almost every night these days
My friends and the people around me seem to be partying and having fun all the time lately.
As the days roll on I wonder what will justify our obstructive ways
I'm starting to question whether our constant partying and self-indulgence is justified or worthwhile.
The good times make the bad times worth our time
Despite the negative consequences, we keep partying because the fun moments make it all feel worth it.
Got spiffied up and brewed a cup, my morning remedy like down the hatch.
I put effort into looking good and making myself a cup of coffee to perk up my day.
Preparation for another day
I was getting ready to face another day of challenges and responsibilities.
Hopped in my automobile and kicked her out
I got into my car and started driving, feeling free and in control.
Then I took the wheel
I was driving my car and taking control of my life.
Headed downtown to grab a meal
I went to the city center to find something to eat.
I called up all my friends that night
Later that evening, I reached out to my friends to make plans.
There's something going down my way
I had something exciting planned that I wanted my friends to join me for.
Bring all the fun you can
I wanted my friends to come and enjoy themselves as much as possible.
We ranted, rambled carelessly
We talked aimlessly and without much focus, just enjoying each other's company.
Until we fell asleep alone
Eventually, we all went to bed and fell asleep on our own.
It gets more fun with every dose
We keep indulging in partying and having fun, and it only seems to get better and more enjoyable.
I woke up on a Thursday morning, with a hangover that quaked my brain
The next morning, I woke up feeling bad again because I had continued to party and drink excessively.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christofer Drew
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Santy Osc
I woke up on a Sunday morning
With a hangover that quaked my brain
Sleeping with my friend Jane to keep me sane
I know I'll be alright (I know I'll be alright)
I pushed my covers down with stubborn force
Then stumbled out of bed
Disregarding insufficient might
I know I'll be alright, yeah
It seems like everyone I know is letting go almost every night these days
As the days roll on, I wonder what will justify our obstructive ways
The good times make the bad times worth our time (alright!)
Got spiffed up and brewed a cup
My morning remedy ride down the hatch
A preparation for another day
I know I'll be alright (I know I'll be just fine)
Hopped in my automobile and kicked her off
Then I took the wheel
Headed downtown to grab a meal
I know I'll be alright, yeah
It seems like everyone I know is letting go almost every night these days
As the days roll on, I wonder what will justify our obstructive ways
The good times make the bad times worth our time (alright!)
I called up all my friends that night
There's something going down my way
Yeah, bring all the fun you can
I know we'll be alright (I know we'll be just fine)
We ranted, rambled carelessly until we fell asleep alone
See, it gets more fun with every dose
I know we'll be alright, yeah
It seems like everyone I know is letting go almost every night these days
As the days roll on, I wonder what will justify our obstructive ways
The good times make the bad times worth our time
The good times make the bad times worth our time (alright!)
weareinfinite
You have no idea how happy i was to go on YouTube this afternoon and see all these songs you guys uploaded! I'm so excited to hear the rest! It's gonna be a Never Shout Never Marathon!
Isabel Valdivia
Amo esta canción :) siempre me pone a bailar xD
haileekanuck
Best thing to wake up to is all these new songs you guys uploaded :) I love this <3
Gabriella Falcon
This song takes me back. Love it
Naomi Kathy
I Really think this is one of the best Albums you have done! Sunflower FTW
Spicyburtito
Love the new album!!! Makes me so happy to listen to thanks Chris!!! <3
peridotactress96
songs like these are the reason I can still smile :)
Santy Osc
I woke up on a Sunday morning
With a hangover that quaked my brain
Sleeping with my friend Jane to keep me sane
I know I'll be alright (I know I'll be alright)
I pushed my covers down with stubborn force
Then stumbled out of bed
Disregarding insufficient might
I know I'll be alright, yeah
It seems like everyone I know is letting go almost every night these days
As the days roll on, I wonder what will justify our obstructive ways
The good times make the bad times worth our time (alright!)
Got spiffed up and brewed a cup
My morning remedy ride down the hatch
A preparation for another day
I know I'll be alright (I know I'll be just fine)
Hopped in my automobile and kicked her off
Then I took the wheel
Headed downtown to grab a meal
I know I'll be alright, yeah
It seems like everyone I know is letting go almost every night these days
As the days roll on, I wonder what will justify our obstructive ways
The good times make the bad times worth our time (alright!)
I called up all my friends that night
There's something going down my way
Yeah, bring all the fun you can
I know we'll be alright (I know we'll be just fine)
We ranted, rambled carelessly until we fell asleep alone
See, it gets more fun with every dose
I know we'll be alright, yeah
It seems like everyone I know is letting go almost every night these days
As the days roll on, I wonder what will justify our obstructive ways
The good times make the bad times worth our time
The good times make the bad times worth our time (alright!)
BabyPinkBeauty1
Love this album(:
Tia Duggan
love this, first song i heard them play live:)