The three band members originally met at a songwriting session in 2014. Ronson is an English musician/DJ and the sister of DJ/producer Mark Ronson; Ethan Thompson is an American vocalist and songwriter, and Pete Nappi is an American drummer/producer. The band was formed in 2016.
Their debut single "Good News" was released on October 7, 2016, along with its B-side, "Photos & Liquor". "Good News" reached number 13 on the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart, and was on Amazon's Most Requested Lyrics list of 2017.
Their debut EP, Ocean Park Standoff was released on Hollywood Records on March 3, 2017. On February 2, 2018, they released their second single, "Lost Boys (Ocean Park Standoff vs Seeb)", in collaboration with Seeb. On April 27, 2018, they released the single "If You Were Mine" featuring Lil Yachty. The video for "If You Were Mine" premiered on July 12, 2018
Good News
Ocean Park Standoff Lyrics
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Never was, never will be
You can take my best
It's yours, it was never for me
I'm just looking for something to get me outta my seat
Something that's true
What did I do?
I'm back down to one
Tell me why it feels like I'm still on the run
I need some good news, baby
Feels like the world's gone crazy
Give me some good news, baby
Give it to me, give it to me
I need some good news, baby
'Cause all the world's gone crazy
I need some good news, baby
Give it to me, give it to me
I've been holding back
When I, I should be falling free, yeah
But it's not having faith
Just believe in what you can't see
And I'm still looking for something to get me outta my seat
Something that's true
What can I do?
'Cause every time I turn around
I'm back down to one
Tell me why it feels like I'm still on the run
I need some good news, baby
Feels like the world's gone crazy
Give me some good news, baby
Give it to me, give it to me
I need some good news, baby
'Cause all the world's gone crazy
I need some good news, baby
Give it to me, give it to me
Give it all or give me up
I won't settle for enough
It's the highs and it's the lows we remember, ooh ooh
Give it all or give me up
I won't settle for enough
It's the highs and it's the lows we remember, remember
I need some good news, baby
Feels like the world's gone crazy
Give me some good news, baby
Give it to me, give it to me
I need some good news, baby
'Cause all the world's gone crazy
I need some good news, baby
Give it to me, give it to me
Give me some good news, baby, oh
I need some good news, baby
Give it to me, give it to me
Give it all or give me up
I won't settle for enough
It's the highs and it's the lows we remember, ooh ooh
The lyrics to "Good News" by Ocean Park Standoff convey a sense of frustration and disillusionment with the world. The singer is searching for something to give them hope and motivation, something true that they can believe in. They express a sense of being stuck, always back at square one despite their efforts to move forward. The repeated refrain of "I need some good news, baby" emphasizes this desire for positivity and a break from the negativity that surrounds them.
The chorus of the song is particularly impactful, with its simple yet powerful plea for good news in a world that feels increasingly chaotic and overwhelming. The use of the word "baby" adds a sense of vulnerability and intimacy, as if the singer is reaching out to someone for comfort and reassurance.
Overall, the lyrics to "Good News" capture a sense of frustration and a longing for positive change. They express the universal desire for hope and encouragement in difficult times, and offer a reminder that sometimes all it takes is a bit of good news to lift us up and keep us going.
Line by Line Meaning
No, this is not a test
This is not a trial to be judged on, it means more than just that.
Never was, never will be
It was never intended to be a trial and it will never be one.
You can take my best
You can have my all, the best that I can do.
It's yours, it was never for me
It was never only meant for me, it is now yours as well.
I'm just looking for something to get me outta my seat
I am searching for something that will make me ecstatic.
Something that's true
Something that is authentic and honest.
What did I do?
What action did I take, what was my accountability.
'Cause every time I turn around
Every time I change my course, or take another direction.
I'm back down to one
I feel like I'm back at square one, making no progress.
Tell me why it feels like I'm still on the run
Tell me why I still feel like I'm evading something, or that something is chasing me.
I've been holding back
I have been refraining from expressing my true thoughts and feelings.
When I, I should be falling free, yeah
When I should just let go, be liberated and experience freedom.
But it's not having faith
But it's not truly believing in something or someone.
Just believe in what you can't see
Have confidence and faith in something or someone, even if they are not visible or tangible.
And I'm still looking for something to get me outta my seat
I am still in pursuit of something that will excite me and make me want to stand up.
Something that's true
Something that is authentic and honest.
What can I do?
What actions can I take, or changes can I make.
Give it all or give me up
Either give everything or leave me be.
I won't settle for enough
I will not be satisfied with mediocrity, I strive for excellence.
It's the highs and it's the lows we remember, ooh ooh
The memorable moments are both the good and bad times, they shape and define us.
I need some good news, baby
I need to hear some positive news, something that uplifts me.
Feels like the world's gone crazy
The world is in a state of chaos and disorder.
Give me some good news, baby
Share some good news that can bring hope and positivity.
Give it to me, give it to me
Share it with me, tell me as many good things as you can.
'Cause all the world's gone crazy
Because the world is in a state of chaos and disorder.
Give me some good news, baby, oh
Share some good news that can bring hope and positivity.
I need some good news, baby
I need to hear some positive news, something that uplifts me.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER ANTHONY NAPPI, ETHAN THOMPSON, SAMANTHA J. RONSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kylekemble1576
This song deserves more appreciation
@tampabaystormchaser
With covid 19 this song is so appropriate
@highlandsaway
thought the same thing
@noahb2981
I was looking in the comment section for a comment like this. I 100% agree.
@yuh6496
Ikr
@Mister17248
Yes
@starwolf937
I actually thought the same way when Covid wasnβt here but itβs basically not a threat anymore due to having a vaccine π
@jaida5223
I'm here before it goes viral
@kylechristoferviray8738
Volcqnic well well well how the tables have turned
@libbyschnurbush3706
sameee haha