Good Thing
Paul Revere & The Raiders Mark Lindsay Lyrics


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Ssshhh, ahh
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

Overall Meaning

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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Comments from YouTube:

@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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@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!

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@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. 🤗👍💗

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