Good Life
OneRepublic feat. B.o.B Lyrics
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Found myself in the city near Piccadilly
Don't really know how I got here
I got some pictures on my phone
New names and numbers that I don't know
Address to places like Abbey Road
Day turns to night, night turns to whatever we want
We're young enough to say
Oh, this has gotta be the good life
This has gotta be the good life
This could really be a good life, good life
Say oh, got this feeling that you can't fight
Like this city is on fire tonight
This could really be a good life
A good, good life
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
To my friends in New York, I say hello
My friends in L.A., they don't know
Where I've been for the past few years or so
Paris to China to Colorado
Sometimes there's airplanes I can't jump out
Sometimes there's bullshit that don't work now
We all got our stories but please tell me
What there is to complain about?
When you're happy like a fool
Let it take you over
When everything is out
You gotta take it in
Oh, this has gotta be the good life
This has gotta be the good life
This could really be a good life, good life
Say oh, got this feeling that you can't fight
Like this city is on fire tonight
This could really be a good life
A good, good life
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh, a good, good life
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Yeah, oh
Hopelessly
I feel like there might be something that I'll miss
Hopelessly
I feel like the window closes oh so quick
Hopelessly
I'm taking a mental picture of you now
'Cause hopelessly
The hope is we have so much to feel good about
Oh, this has gotta be the good life
This has gotta be the good life
This could really be a good life, good life
Say oh, got this feeling that you can't fight
Like this city is on fire tonight
This could really be a good life
A good, good life
Oh, yeah, good, good life, good life
Ooh
Whoa-whoa, listen
To my friends in New York, I say hello
My friends in L.A., they don't know
Where I've been for the past few years or so
Paris to China to Colorado
Sometimes there's airplanes I can't jump out
Sometimes there's bullshit that don't work now
We all got our stories but please tell me
What there is to complain about?
The lyrics to OneRepublic feat. B.o.B's song "Good Life" depict the artist's appreciation for the luxurious lifestyle he has earned through hard work and persistence. He describes waking up in a comfortable seat on a plane, surrounded by the trappings of wealth, and meeting up with friends to work on new music. He contrasts this with a time in his life when he was struggling to make ends meet, living in poor conditions and hustling every day to survive.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of living in the moment and enjoying life to the fullest. The artist revels in the freedom to travel the world and meet new people, all the while acknowledging the hard work and sacrifices he has made to get there. He encourages his friends to embrace the good life, wherever they may be, and to let go of any negativity or complaints that might hold them back.
Overall, "Good Life" is a celebration of success and the joys of living a life of abundance, but it also serves as a reminder that true happiness comes from cherishing the people and experiences that make life worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up with my feet up
I woke up feeling relaxed and carefree
Seat back, outfit thirty thousand feet up
I'm on a plane, wearing comfortable clothes and seated with my seat reclined
What you know, and you know how I link up
I'm connected, you know my status
Pick my homie up, told him what's up with the feature
I picked up my friend and shared with him the details of a collaboration opportunity
I remember back when I was living in a freezer
I used to live in a very cold and uncomfortable place
Had to keep my hustle up, so I can keep the heat up
I worked hard to earn money so I could afford to keep my living conditions warm
Now I got my cheese up, stewardesses smiling when they see us
I'm wealthy now and even the flight attendants are happy to see me
How you like me now, I'm even better when I re-up
I'm proud of myself and feel even more impressive when I am successful again
Woke up in London yesterday
I woke up in London after arriving there the day before
Found myself in the city near Piccadilly
I discovered that I was close to Piccadilly Circus
Don't really know how I got here
I'm not exactly sure how I ended up in this situation
I got some pictures on my phone
I have taken some photos with my phone
New names and numbers that I don't know
I have collected contacts that are unfamiliar to me
Address to places like Abbey Road
I have the address to famous places such as Abbey Road in London
Day turns to night, night turns to whatever we want
We have the freedom to do whatever we want, day or night
We're young enough to say
We're in a stage of life where we can confidently express ourselves
To my friends in New York, I say hello
I'm sending greetings to my friends who are in New York
My friends in L.A. they don't know
My friends in Los Angeles are not aware
Where I've been for the past few years or so
I've been traveling and living in different places for some time now
Paris to China to Colorado
I've been to many different places
Sometimes there's airplanes I can' t jump out
Sometimes I'm in situations where I'm forced to deal with things I can't escape from
Sometimes there's bullshit that don't work now
Sometimes things don't work out as planned
We all got our stories but please tell me-e-e-e
Everyone has their own unique experiences, but share yours with me
What there's to complain about
There's no need to complain, life is good
When you're happy like a fool
When you're feeling inexplicably happy
Let it take you over
Fully embrace that feeling of happiness
When everything is out
When everything is out in the open
You gotta take it in
You should savor and appreciate those moments
Yo
An exclamation used to grab attention
This, right here is the definition of timeless
This moment is unforgettable and will be remembered forever
This is incredible at it's finest
This is amazing and at its best
I couldn't tell you what was behind me
I don't know what led me to this point
Couldn't even say where my mind is
I'm not even sure where my thoughts are focused
Grand Hustle King, refer to me as your Highness
I'm a successful entrepreneur and I want to be addressed as royalty
My family tree will probably have you feel enlightened
My heritage and lineage will likely impress you
United, they say the best is yet to come
When people work together, they believe that the future will be even better
But I swear it's already here, just open up your eyelids
I'm confident that we're already experiencing great things, you just need to realize it
A good, good life
Life is good
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Brent Michael Kutzle, Eddie Ray Fisher, Noel Patrick Zancanella, Ryan Tedder
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AfroAmercanXpress
Still a good song in 2023!
@XxpyrosmilexX
This makes me think of the future and what is ahead of me more then what's behind me. It lifts the weight off my shoulders just to get home, lay back and say it's a good life...
@mitchmaurer3767
10 years later how’s the future man
@XxpyrosmilexX
@@mitchmaurer3767 bruh you wouldn’t believe.
@melancholymitch7798
Are you still thinking about it?
@ernestojr0712
THE best song...it'll never get old
@deegeyx3
This sog always makes me wanna cry it reminds me of memories of highschool!
@tylersalo1580
This is 2020 and I graduated in 2013 and this song helps me escape to a lost love and my senior year of high school
@mystic6301
@@tylersalo1580 so you were born in 1995. Meaning you're either 25 or 26 right now
@yanirarosario8036
I miss my family