Good Thing
Paul Revere & The Raiders Mark Lindsay Lyrics
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Seems this worlds gotch you down
Your feelin' bad vibrations frown
Well, open your eyes girl, look at me
I'm gonna show you how it ought to be
We're gonna' have a good thing
Such a good thing baby
And when your world don't seem just right
And life's gettin' you uptight
You can change that wrong to right (wrong to right)
Cause I was there myself last night (there last night)
Girl, I really had a good thing
Such a good thing baby
I, I, I won't have no one now
No one around, to bring you down
Well... groovy world, girl
Let me bring you to a good, good, good, good thing girl
Gotta hear me, you can't please them all, should you try
They don't care if you live or die
Cause their losers, what a shame (what a shame)
I'm gonna show you to a brand new game (brand new game)
Girl, we're gonna have a good thing
Such a good thing, baby
I won't tell you no,no, no lies
When I'm through, you'll realize
For the first time it seems right (feels so right)
I'm gonna stay right here tonight (stay tonight)
Girl, we'll really have a good thing
Such a good thing, baby
Nobody, no one around, to bring you down
Well... groovy world, girl
Let me bring you to a good, good, good, good thing
such a good thing, girl
such a good thing, baby
such a, such a, such a, good thing, baby
The lyrics to Paul Revere & The Raiders's song Good Thing are about a person who is feeling down and experiencing bad vibrations. The singer of the song offers to help by showing the person how to turn their life around and find happiness. The song encourages the listener to let go of negative influences and to focus on the good things in life. The singer promises to be there for the listener and to help them through any tough times.
The chorus of the song talks about having a "good thing" and how the singer and listener will share this good thing together. The good thing is described as something positive and joyful that will bring the listener out of their negative state and into a better place. The song has an uplifting message and reminds listeners that life can be good even when things seem tough.
The song Good Thing was released in 1966 and was a hit for Paul Revere & The Raiders. It reached #4 on the US charts and was a popular song for the band. The song was written by Mark Lindsay and Terry Melcher, who were both members of the band.
Line by Line Meaning
Ssshhh, ahh
Quiet down and listen attentively
Seems this worlds gotch you down
It appears that the world has brought you down
Your feelin' bad vibrations frown
You are saddened by negative energy
Well, open your eyes girl, look at me
Pay attention to me and I will guide you
I'm gonna show you how it ought to be
I will show you the right way to live
We're gonna' have a good thing
We will achieve happiness together
Such a good thing baby
It will be a truly amazing experience
And when your world don't seem just right
When you feel like things are not going well
And life's gettin' you uptight
When you are stressed out about life
You can change that wrong to right (wrong to right)
You can turn negative situations into positive ones
Cause I was there myself last night (there last night)
I have been in your position before
Girl, I really had a good thing
I had a great experience
Such a good thing baby
It was truly amazing
I, I, I won't have no one now
I am not letting anyone bring me down now
No one around, to bring you down
There will be no negative influences
Well... groovy world, girl
The world is cool and exciting
Let me bring you to a good, good, good, good thing girl
I want to take you somewhere amazing
Gotta hear me, you can't please them all, should you try
You cannot make everyone happy, so why bother trying?
They don't care if you live or die
Other people are not invested in your well-being
Cause their losers, what a shame (what a shame)
Those people are unimportant and it's a shame
I'm gonna show you to a brand new game (brand new game)
I will introduce you to a new way of living
Girl, we're gonna have a good thing
We are going to have an amazing experience together
Nobody, no one around, to bring you down
There will be no negative influences to ruin our time
Let me bring you to a good, good, good, good thing
Trust me, I will take you somewhere truly amazing
such a good thing, girl
It will be an unforgettable experience
such a good thing, baby
It will be truly amazing
such a, such a, such a, good thing, baby
It will be an incredible experience
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Mark A. Lindsay, Terrance Paul Melcher
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@themadcarver608
"What, are you afraid that I'll tell Jim Morrison that you were dancing to Paul Revere and the Raiders? " always loved that line
@user-dp6vo9rk5j
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@user-dp6vo9rk5j
Hungry
@JohnEglick-oz6cd
@ 66 years young , I never heard of that line . Who said it ? , And when ?
@JohnEglick-oz6cd
@@user-dp6vo9rk5j One of their best times ! To me , in my opinion , The Raiders were a great psych pop band .
@dalehood1846
@JohnEglick,. A movie line. That's okay. You and I were there when the music was made! They would probably ask us, " You mean soft drinks came in a glass bottle? How did you call someone from a "payphone????" You were listening to music on a transistor radio? "How wierd." You played outside with other kids your age.". You get the idea John. They read about it, we lived through it. The sixties!
@robertthacher2660
Mark Lindsay could sing. This gem was way up on the charts in Feb. of 67. Vocals are impeccable!
@tommcconville4270
They were a great band, they played tight and clean, great harmonies, ballsy and bluesy style.Paul Revere and the Raiders belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, if they're not there already. They were that good.
@d.owczarzak6888
It's a huge disgrace, but they are not in the R&R HOF !!
@roseyc.5846
One of the GREATEST songs and BEST bands of that fabulous decade! What a riff at the beginning! RIP, Paul Revere; LOVE me some Mark Lindsay. 🤗👍💗