The 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 of OneRepublic's "Good Life" tell the tale of a carefree, adventurous life met with wonder and joy. The lead singer wakes up in London one day, unsure how he got there, but happy to be there with pictures on his phone of famous London landmarks such as Abbey Road. He then lists other places he's been such as Paris, China, and Colorado, among other places. He talks about the ups and downs of life but questions what there is to complain about when everything is going so well. The chorus repeats the message that this is the "good life" and that there is so much to be happy about.
The song speaks to a universal desire for a carefree, spontaneous existence, while also acknowledging reality that life can be unpredictable and full of setbacks. The chorus and title of the song, "Good Life," emphasize the sense of contentment and happiness that can be found regardless of the challenges that may arise.
Overall, "Good Life" is a song that encourages living in the moment and cherishing the experiences and adventures life brings, no matter how unpredictable or challenging.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up in London yesterday
I woke up in London yesterday and was amazed to be there.
Found myself in the city near Piccadilly
I realized I was in the city near Piccadilly.
Don't really know how I got here
I don't know how I ended up here.
I got some pictures on my phone
I took some pictures on my phone to remember this amazing experience.
New names and numbers that I don't know
I have new contacts that I don't recognize or know their names.
Address to places like Abbey Road
I even have the address of places like Abbey Road.
Day turns to night, night turns to whatever we want
We control what we do at night and day in this place.
We're young enough to say
We are at that age where we can do whatever we want.
Oh, this has gotta be the good life
I know that this is the perfect life.
Say oh, got this feeling that you can't fight
I can feel this unexplainable feeling that I just can't fight.
Like this city is on fire tonight
This city is so alive it feels like it's on fire tonight.
To my friends in New York, I say hello
I say hello to my friends in New York.
My friends in L.A., they don't know
My friends in LA don't know where I've been the past few years.
Where I've been for the past few years or so
I've been to places like Paris, China, and Colorado the past few years.
Sometimes there's airplanes I can't jump out
Sometimes I am on airplanes and can't just simply jump out of them.
Sometimes there's bullshit that don't work now
Things don't always go as planned, and sometimes things don't work out at the moment.
We all got our stories but please tell me
Everyone has a unique story, but honestly, what is there to complain about?
When you're happy like a fool
When you're so happy that you feel foolish.
Let it take you over
Embrace that happiness and let it take over your emotions.
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Sound effects in the song.
Hopelessly
This next part is a deeper reflection on this good life I am experiencing.
I feel like there might be something that I'll miss
I feel like I might miss out on something because this isn't going to last forever.
I feel like the window closes oh so quick
I feel like this window of opportunity to experience life closes very quickly.
I'm taking a mental picture of you now
I'm taking mental snapshots of my experiences and the people I've met.
The hope is we have so much to feel good about
I hope that there are many more good experiences in the future to feel happy about.
Oh, yeah, good, good life, good life
Reiteration of the message of the song - this is a good life.
Ooh
Sound effect in the song.
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