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Television / So Far So Good
Rex Orange County Lyrics


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Hey
I'm not afraid, I can be myself and I
Hope you can be yourself as well
'Cause I can make you feel alright
And there was so much happiness that
We were still yet to find
I said that you can call me Alex, baby
Welcome to my life

But don't you worry, don't you, don't worry, girl
No, I'm not sure if I'm into you
The last time that you checked I was probably so sad and confused
I don't know, no, I don't know what you like
But if you're lookin' for somethin' new
I know somebody that you could choose

What about me?
What about me?
What about me and you together?
Somethin' that could really last forever
What about me?
What about me?
What about me and you together?
Somethin' that could really last forever

If all my friends wanna be in her bed
Then I begin to wonder why
I guess that I'd be lyin' to myself
Because who the fuck would be dumb enough
To reject an offer? Oh, what an offer
Now, two, two, ten, one, five
Couple hours can change your life
Frankie sayin', "Oh what a night?" What a night?
What the fuck is a girlfriend? I'ma need advice
Maybe I should go outside so I could get a fucking life
I made a friend and she spent the night, and now

I'm in love and she remains in my life
And back when we spoke in Europe
I need insurance, on my emotions
I can't get hurt again
Fuck the past, fuck them, they all made me sad
And I had no time to prepare to face my fears
I guess that it's time that I dried these tears

But if I could just be happy by the end of this song
But if by the time you hear it, you are already gone
And it didn't go to plan, then why should I continue in this life
When there's no one around to be the one who makes me smile?

But so far everything's good
(Ooh)
Oh, oh
Whoa, whoa, oh-whoa, oh
Said, so far everything's good
No
Oh-no-no
No-no-no, no, no, oh, oh

I want the crowd in tears when they hear this
Is that so wrong?

Overall Meaning

The song "Television / So Far So Good" by Rex Orange County speaks about self-discovery, trying to find your identity and being honest with yourself as well as the people around you. The song addresses the fear of rejection and being alone, but also the fear of being trapped in a relationship with someone who might not be the right fit. Although the singer offers a possible relationship with the person he is addressing in the song, he is not sure if it is what he wants. The singer is comfortable with himself but still yearns to find happiness. The lyrics suggest that the singer is open to new experiences and connections, but he is not willing to compromise himself just to please someone else.


The lyrics show the confusion and uncertainties that come with relationships, especially when there is pressure from peers and society to be with someone. The singer is struggling to decide whether he should pursue a relationship with the girl or not, but at the same time, he doesn't want to lose her as his friend. He is navigating through the complexities of love and friendship, trying to find a balance.


In conclusion, "Television / So Far So Good" is a song about self-discovery and trying to find your place in the world of relationships. The lyrics speak to anyone who has struggled with their identity or found themselves in confusing relationships. The song speaks to the importance of being honest with yourself, communicating with others, and finding happiness in a world full of pressure and expectations.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey
The start of a conversation


I'm not afraid, I can be myself and I
I'm comfortable being who I am


Hope you can be yourself as well
It's easier when you're not pretending


'Cause I can make you feel alright
I can help you find happiness


And there was so much happiness that We were still yet to find
We have so much to be grateful for


I said that you can call me Alex, baby
I'm relatable and easy-going


Welcome to my life
This is who I am


But don't you worry, don't you, don't worry, girl
Stay calm, no need to panic


No, I'm not sure if I'm into you
I haven't developed feelings for you


The last time that you checked I was probably so sad and confused
I was going through a tough time


I don't know, no, I don't know what you like
I'm not familiar with your preferences


But if you're lookin' for somethin' new
If you want to try something different


I know somebody that you could choose
I have a recommendation for you


What about me?
Can we explore something together?


What about me and you together?
The potential for a relationship


Somethin' that could really last forever
A long-lasting connection


If all my friends wanna be in her bed
If everyone desires the same thing


Then I begin to wonder why
I question my own desires


I guess that I'd be lyin' to myself
I'm not being true to my own feelings


Because who the fuck would be dumb enough
It would be foolish to reject someone


To reject an offer? Oh, what an offer
An amazing opportunity


Now, two, two, ten, one, five
Numbers without any significant meaning


Couple hours can change your life
Small moments can make a big difference


Frankie sayin', 'Oh what a night?' What a night?
A reference to a classic song


What the fuck is a girlfriend? I'ma need advice
I'm not sure what a girlfriend really is


Maybe I should go outside so I could get a fucking life
I need to be more active and achieve more


I made a friend and she spent the night, and now
I formed a connection and it's evolved into something more


I'm in love and she remains in my life
I've found love and it's ongoing


And back when we spoke in Europe
A memory from the past


I need insurance, on my emotions
I need protection from heartache


I can't get hurt again
I'm afraid of being hurt like before


Fuck the past, fuck them, they all made me sad
I'm leaving negative experiences behind


And I had no time to prepare to face my fears
I wasn't ready for difficult challenges


I guess that it's time that I dried these tears
It's time to move forward


But if I could just be happy by the end of this song
A wish for happiness


But if by the time you hear it, you are already gone
If it's too late for us


And it didn't go to plan, then why should I continue in this life
If things don't work out, why bother trying?


When there's no one around to be the one who makes me smile?
When there's no one to bring happiness to my life?


But so far everything's good
Things are positive for now


(Ooh)
A vocal sound without any significant meaning


Oh, oh
An expression of excitement


Whoa, whoa, oh-whoa, oh
A vocal sound without any significant meaning


Said, so far everything's good
Things are still going well


No
An indication of negativity


Oh-no-no
An expression of uncertainty


No-no-no, no, no, oh, oh
A vocal sound without any significant meaning


I want the crowd in tears when they hear this
An ambitious goal for emotional impact


Is that so wrong?
A rhetorical question asking for validation




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alexander James O'Connor

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@calhawksworth2579

Lyrics:

Hey
I'm not afraid, I can be myself and I
Hope you can be yourself as well
'Cause I can make you feel alright
And there was so much happiness that
We were still yet to find
I said that you can call me Alex, baby
Welcome to my life
But don't you worry, don't you, don't worry girl
No I'm not sure if I'm into you
The last time that you checked I was probably so sad and confused
I don't know, no, I don't know what you like
But if you're looking for something new
I know somebody that you could choose
What about me?
What about me?
What about me and you together?
Something that could really last forever
What about me?
What about me?
What about me and you together?
Something that could really last forever
If all my friends wanna be in her bed
Then I begin to wonder why
I guess that I'd be lying to myself
Because who the fuck
Would be dumb enough
To reject an offer?
Oh what an offer?
Now two two ten one five
Couple hours can change your life
Frankie saying oh what a night?
What a night?
What the fuck is a girlfriend?
I'mma need advice
Maybe I should go outside
So I could get a fucking life
I made a friend and she spent the night now
I'm in love and she remains in my life
And back when we spoke in Europe
I need insurance, on my emotions
I can't get hurt again
Fuck the past, fuck them, they all made me sad
And I had no time to prepare to face my fears
I guess that it's time that I dried these tears
But if I could just be happy by the end of this song
But if by the time you hear it you are already gone
And it didn't go to plan
Then why should I continue in this life
When there's no one around to be the one who makes me smile?
But so far everything's good
(Ooh)
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
I said, so far everything's good
Oh oh oh
Oh no no no
No no no no no oh
Want the crowd in tears when they hear this
Is that so wrong?



@HGAOT

Dear person whoever reads this,

Hey, you, yes, I am talking right to you. I hope you will see yourself with the eyes I see you one day because I can tell you have some awesome music taste :) You’re such a beautiful human being and worth and enough. I hope you know that you do only need yourself to be happy, I know society builds up the standard that whenever you’re alone you’re not living a happy life. But in fact, that is not true, if you start to realize that you actually deserve all the good things happening to you, you will treat yourself a lot nicer. I hope you let yourself rest, don’t beat yourself up over past mistakes, over regret, and over everything your mind wants to destroy you. I wish I could remove all those demons inside of your head because you deserve to feel happy. If you ever feel lonely then watch the sky, because you know, someone, at the same time is watching the sky too, maybe feeling the same way..I am glad you exist and I hope you won’t ever remove your own spot in this world, maybe you don’t feel like you belong here but, Angel, then build your home here. I don’t want you to leave this world unhappy. I want you to live every little second, I want you to feel alive, I don’t want you to see yourself just existing. You deserve it. Whatever happened, it’s not your fault, the demons in your head recognize that you have a beautiful heart, they want to take it because they have never seen such a beautiful heart as yours, so why let them win over you? . You’re not selfish for isolating yourself, but you deserve to talk to someone. If you’re reading this then please never forget to breathe and smile.





Don’t live up to other standards! It’s your story and not theirs.





Life for those who couldn’t smile for those who forgot what a genuine smile is, love like there’s no other, hug-like it's your last one.



I love you and send you hugs.

You’re so strong, you’re still here, and I am proud of you.





YOU ARE NOT USELESS. READ THAT AGAIN.

YOU ARE WORTH IT. READ THAT AGAIN.

YOU ARE LOVED. READ THAT AGAIN.

I AM GLAD YOU EXIST. READ THAT AGAIN.

YOU ARE NOT A PROBLEM. YOU ARE HUMAN AND YOUR FEELINGS ARE VALID. READ THAT AGAIN.

YOU ARE NOT BEING DRAMATIC.



You’re not a burden to anyone, don’t be afraid to talk, to use your voice.



You’re beautiful inside out. Your body is beautiful the way it is.



Please don’t starve yourself. Please eat, I know it’s hard but you deserve food. You deserve to eat and drink.





I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. READ THAT AGAIN.



I WISH I COULD HUG YOU RIGHT NOW, SO A VIRTUAL HUG WILL DO.







It hurts me to see you’re in pain :( you deserve so much man, don’t let your emotions control you. Don’t let them get the best of you.



I love u I love u I love u I love u I love u please don’t go.





I am sorry that no one is hearing you, I am sorry no one is noticing that you have lost yourself. I wish I could take your pain away, it hurts me to see the pain in your eyes. I love you through my words and I mean it. I just want you to stay, hold on a little longer okay? Please? For me.??



I hope you have an awesome day/ morning/ evening/ night.



If it’s the night for you, go to sleep, I know it’s hard to fall asleep right now but you deserve a good sleep. If you have nightmares, please, don’t let them fight you.



If it’s a day for you, don’t start it with such sad music, I know it’s impossible to have a good day with such a mindset but take baby steps, start by drinking two cups of water in the morning, and so on.. You will start building little healthy habits.





If it’s an evening for you, you’re probably overwhelmed and stressed, I want you to know it’s okay to feel the way you feel. You don’t need to be scared, of course, you’re overwhelmed or stressed, I mean who wouldn’t? But it’s important to know that when you feel that way you should do a little self-care, such as taking a bath for example? You deserve to feel at ease and relaxed.

And if you are somewhere in between I hope you know that you’re stronger than you think, I know you will make it :)





Now wipe those tears away and smile for me, you really don’t know much a smile can brighten someone’s day, do you? I hope one day yours will become a genuine one where you don’t need to fake it anymore because I can’t say this enough, you deserve a good smile and to feel alive. You’re worth more than every fucking cent in this world.



Remember crying is not weakness, let it out as much as you can but don’t let the emotion control you by giving up. It’s okay, you’re here, you’re safe, you can let it out.



Did anyone ask you, how you are feeling today? If not, how are you really? I don’t think you’re doing good, but you will feel good at one point. Don’t give yourself up.



I am sorry you feel misunderstood.





But anyone who gets to be with you doesn’t know how fucking lucky he/ she/ they are :).



Enough with beating up yourself for today, okay?!



- The stranger that cares about you more than anything.



I hope this is enough for you to stay today, tomorrow will be a new day, a new start, let go now. I hope you can stay.



This is your sign to stay and treat yourself with love, you deserve it.



And in case no one told you today, again, I am so proud of you.





I hope you will remember my words :)



Until tomorrow, my friend :)



@sadboi.9020

[Part I: Television]

[Verse 1]
Hey, I'm not afraid, I can be myself and I
Hope you can be yourself as well, 'cause I can make you feel alright
And there was so much happiness that we were still yet to find
I said that you can call me Alex, baby, welcome to my life

[Bridge]
(But don't you worry, don't you, don't worry girl)
No, I'm not sure if I'm into you
The last time that you checked, I was probably so sad and confused
(I don't know, no, I don't know what you like)
But if you're looking for something new
I know somebody that you could choose
[Chorus]
What about me?
What about me?
What about me and you together?
Something that could really last forever
What about me?
What about me?
What about me and you together?
Something that could really last forever

[Verse 2]
If all my friends wanna be in her bed
And I begin to wonder why
I guess that I'd be lying to myself
'Cause who the fuck would be dumb enough
To reject an offer? Oh, what an offer
Now two-two-ten-one-five
Couple hours can change your life
Frankie saying "Oh, what a night!"
What a night?
What the fuck is a girlfriend? I'ma need advice
Maybe I should go outside so I could get a fucking life
I made a friend and she spent the night, and now

[Bridge]
(I'm in love and she remains in my life)
Back when we spoke in Europe
I need insurance on my emotions
I can't get hurt again
(Fuck the past, fuck them, they all made me sad)
And I had no time to prepare to face my fears
I guess that it's time that I dried these tears
[Outro]
But if I could just be happy by the end of this song
But if by the time you hear it, you are already gone
And it didn't go to plan
Then why should I continue in this life
When there's no one around to be the one who makes me smile?

[Part II: So Far So Good]

[Verse]
But so far, everything's good (Ooh, ooh, ooh)
Oh-oh, oh, oh, oh-wow, oh, oh, oh-oh, oh
Said, so far, everything's good (Ooh, ooh, ooh)
Oh, oh, oh, oh-oh, oh
Oh, no, no (Ooh, ooh, ooh)
No-no, no, no-oh, oh, oh-oh, oh
I want the crowd in tears when they hear this
Is that so wrong?



@sprax5410

Lyrics:
Hey
I'm not afraid, I can be myself and I
Hope you can be yourself as well
'Cause I can make you feel alright
And there was so much happiness that
We were still yet to find
I said that you can call me Alex, baby
Welcome to my life
But don't you worry, don't you, don't worry, girl
No, I'm not sure if I'm into you
The last time that you checked I was probably so sad and confused
I don't know, no, I don't know what you like
But if you're lookin' for somethin' new
I know somebody that you could choose
What about me?
What about me?
What about me and you together?
Somethin' that could really last forever
What about me?
What about me?
What about me and you together?
Somethin' that could really last forever
If all my friends wanna be in her bed
Then I begin to wonder why
I guess that I'd be lyin' to myself
Because who the fuck would be dumb enough
To reject an offer? Oh, what an offer
Now, two, two, ten, one, five
Couple hours can change your life
Frankie sayin', "Oh what a night?" What a night?
What the fuck is a girlfriend? I'ma need advice
Maybe I should go outside so I could get a fucking life
I made a friend and she spent the night, and now
I'm in love and she remains in my life
And back when we spoke in Europe
I need insurance, on my emotions
I can't get hurt again
Fuck the past, fuck them, they all made me sad
And I had no time to prepare to face my fears
I guess that it's time that I dried these tears
But if I could just be happy by the end of this song
But if by the time you hear it, you are already gone
And it didn't go to plan, then why should I continue in this life
When there's no one around to be the one who makes me smile?
But so far everything's good
(Ooh)
Oh, oh
Whoa, whoa, oh-whoa, oh
Said, so far everything's good
No
Oh-no-no
No-no-no, no, no, oh, oh
I want the crowd in tears when they hear this
Is that so wrong?



All comments from YouTube:

@Bangaudaala

This is the kind of song that you can listen to when you're sad, but it also convinces you to get better

@samiam7474

Fax bro I listen to this while working out and it hella motivates me

@sakib9881

I have also made a cover of this song . It will be great if You visit my channel and check it out 🥰

@rika8285

wanna recommend me more songs like this:)

@pooo8261

I like this song

@yeetbeans8103

@@samiam7474 🥲🤝🙂 same bro

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@maiaeames

how does this song not get more attention?!?!

@livandmaddie

maia eames casue he cant sing

@maiaeames

VICTORy TM and you can't spell "cause" 😙

@loops734

@@livandmaddie lmao funny joke.

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