Nothing But a Good Time
Reel Big Fish Lyrics


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Now listen
Not a dime, I can't pay my rent
I can barely make it through the week
Saturday night I'd like to make my girl
But right now I can't make ends meet

I'm always workin' slavin' every day
Gotta get a break from that same OL' same OL'
I need a chance just to get away
If you could hear me think this is what I'd say

[Chorus]
Don't need nothin' but a good time
How can I resist
Ain't lookin' for nothin' but a good time
And it don't get better than this

They say I spend my money on women and wine
But I couldn't tell you where I spent last night
I'm really sorry about the shape I'm in
I just like my fun every now and then

I'm always workin' slavin' every day
Gotta get away from that same old same old
I need a chance just to get away
If you could hear me think this is what I'd say

[Chorus]

You see I raise a toast to all of us
Who are breakin' our backs every day
If wantin' the good life is such a crime
Lord, then put me away
Here's to ya





[Chorus: x3]

Overall Meaning

The song "Nothing But a Good Time" by Reel Big Fish is all about the desire to let loose and have some fun regardless of any financial hardships. The lyrics include the singer expressing his current financial struggle in not being able to pay rent or even take his girl out on a date. He feels like he's stuck in the same routine of working and struggling just to get by. However, despite his financial troubles, he doesn't need anything but a good time to make him happy.


The chorus illustrates the simplicity of his desires, which revolve around just having a good time with no expectations or pressure. He wants to escape the monotony of his daily life, which consists of working all day, every day, with no break. The song suggests the need for people to tolerate some stress and hardship, but ultimately, they look forward to the joy that comes from breaking away from their routines and having a good time.


To summarize, the song is all about how people need a break from their constant daily grind and to let loose and have some fun, even if it means living a little dangerously. It portrays the importance of finding joy and happiness in the simplest things, and how one can get through the hardships of life with a positive outlook on things.


Line by Line Meaning

Now listen
Pay attention to what I'm about to say


Not a dime, I can't pay my rent
I don't have any money and can't afford my rent


I can barely make it through the week
I struggle to get by during the workweek


Saturday night I'd like to make my girl
On Saturday nights, I want to spend time with my girlfriend


But right now I can't make ends meet
But at the moment, I can't afford to do so


I'm always workin' slavin' every day
I work hard every day


Gotta get a break from that same OL' same OL'
I need a break from the usual monotonous routine


I need a chance just to get away
I need an opportunity to escape


If you could hear me think this is what I'd say
If you knew what I was thinking, this is what I would say


[Chorus]
Repeating the chorus


Don't need nothin' but a good time
I don't need anything more than to enjoy myself


How can I resist
It's hard to say no to a good time


Ain't lookin' for nothin' but a good time
I'm not looking for anything else except to have fun


And it don't get better than this
There's nothing better than this


They say I spend my money on women and wine
People accuse me of spending my money on women and alcohol


But I couldn't tell you where I spent last night
But I don't remember where I spent the previous night


I'm really sorry about the shape I'm in
I apologize for my current state


I just like my fun every now and then
I enjoy having fun occasionally


You see I raise a toast to all of us
I propose a toast to everyone


Who are breakin' our backs every day
Who work hard every day


If wantin' the good life is such a crime
If it's a crime to desire a good life


Lord, then put me away
Then punish me, God


Here's to ya
Cheers!




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOBBY DALL, BRET MICHAELS, BRUCE ANTHONY JOHANNESSON, RIKKI ROCKET

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