After failing to wow the public Rosie signed to Telstar Records and released two singles 'Blink' which got to #12 and 'A Little Bit' #19 which failed to catch the public attention it deserved. The songs were R'n'B based, and a far cry from the girl-next-door image Rosie had in Pop Idol.
The album 'Misbehaving' was shelved as her record label fell into bankruptcy. It would eventually be released in 2018 after Phoenix Music International aquired Telstar's back catalogue.
Good Thing
Rosie Ribbons Lyrics
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from all of the games you play
Don't wanna go down that road no more
You kicked me when i was down
But now my feet are on solid ground
Sayin' things i should have said before
is she sexy ?
pretty ?
everything you told me ?
too late ! i would like to know !
is she perfect ?
the girl of your dreams ?
worthit ?
what does it mean ?
tell me !
for i just gotta go
baby don't you know !
you're onto a good thing
don't wanna be fooling yourself
if you don't show me then you might just blow it !
you're onto a good thing , real love in the making
you wanna bet ?
you don't ask then you don't get.
good thing
theres not much more to say
where there's pleasure baby you'll find pain
don't wanna feel this hurt no more
so now i'm tellin you
cuz you're huggin up to someone new
don't worry, honey
i said lets go ...
take care
i had to touch you
be there
the one you run to
be fair
i just wanna know
is she sexy ?
do ya like her body ?
pretty ?
everything you told me ?
too late ! i would like to know !
baby don't you know !
you're onto a good thing
don't wanna be fooling yourself
if you don't show me then you might just blow it !
you're onto a good thing , real love in the making
you wanna bet ?
you don't ask then you don't get
dont wanna be fooling
do you want me
baby tell me
cuz i need to know
come on and tell me
do you feel it
cant conceal it
not felt like this before
come on and tell me
baby don't you know !
you're onto a good thing
don't wanna be fooling yourself
if you don't show me then you might just blow it !
you're onto a good thing , real love in the making
you wanna bet ?
you don't ask then you don't get
baby don't you know !
you're onto a good thing
don't wanna be fooling yourself
if you don't show me then you might just blow it !
you're onto a good thing , real love in the making
you wanna bet ?
you don't ask then you don't get...
The lyrics to Rosie Ribbons's song "Good Thing" capture the singer's frustration with a lover who has mistreated her in the past. She opens by declaring that she has found herself, implying that she has gained a sense of self-assurance and is no longer willing to tolerate her partner's games. She makes it clear that she doesn't want to revisit the hurtful experiences of the past and insists that she deserves better treatment.
The song's chorus emphasizes the singer's frustration with her partner's apparent lack of appreciation for what he has with her. She describes their relationship as a "good thing" that he risks blowing if he doesn't demonstrate his commitment to her. She highlights that she wants honesty and clarity from him about the status of their relationship. She asks him to tell her whether he wants her and whether she is the "girl of his dreams." The song concludes with the singer urging her partner not to risk losing the opportunity for "real love in the making."
Overall, the lyrics to "Good Thing" convey a sense of empowerment as the singer becomes clearer about what she wants and demands respect from her partner. It is a relatable story of someone who has been hurt in a relationship but is determined to move past it and find real love.
Line by Line Meaning
I found myself today
Realizing my worth and identity
from all of the games you play
Tired of being manipulated and mistreated
Don't wanna go down that road no more
Refusing to repeat past mistakes
You kicked me when i was down
You hurt me when I was vulnerable
But now my feet are on solid ground
I have regained my strength and stability
Sayin' things i should have said before
Expressing my thoughts and feelings that I should have voiced earlier
is she sexy ?
Are you only interested in her physical appearance?
do ya like her body ?
Do you value her solely for her looks?
pretty ?
Is she just attractive or does she have inner beauty too?
everything you told me ?
Were all the things you told me just lies?
too late ! i would like to know !
I deserve to know the truth, even if it hurts
is she perfect ?
Are you chasing an idealized version of love that doesn't exist?
the girl of your dreams ?
Are you ignoring the reality of what you have in pursuit of an unattainable fantasy?
worthit ?
Is this relationship truly valuable and fulfilling?
what does it mean ?
What is the significance of your actions and feelings?
tell me !
Please be honest with me
for i just gotta go
I need to make a decision about this relationship
baby don't you know !
You might not realize it, but
you're onto a good thing
This relationship has potential
don't wanna be fooling yourself
Don't pretend that everything is okay if it's not
if you don't show me then you might just blow it !
If you don't demonstrate your commitment, you may lose me
real love in the making
This could be a genuine and lasting love
you wanna bet ?
Are you willing to take the risk?
you don't ask then you don't get.
You won't know until you try
theres not much more to say
This situation has been fully explained
where there's pleasure baby you'll find pain
Love and happiness often come with challenges and hardship
don't wanna feel this hurt no more
I don't want to continue experiencing heartache
so now i'm tellin you
I'm being honest and direct with you
cuz you're huggin up to someone new
You seem to be moving on to someone else
don't worry, honey
I'm not upset or jealous
i said lets go ...
I'm ready to move on from this relationship
take care
Goodbye and be well
i had to touch you
I needed to feel close to you
be there
I wanted to be a supportive partner for you
the one you run to
I wanted to be your go-to person for support and love
be fair
Please treat me with honesty and respect
do you want me
Are you still interested in me?
baby tell me
Please communicate your feelings and intentions to me
cuz i need to know
I require clarity and certainty
do you feel it
Do you experience the same emotions and connection as I do?
cant conceal it
I can't hide my feelings
not felt like this before
This is a new and unfamiliar experience for me
baby don't you know !
You might not realize it, but
you're onto a good thing
This relationship has potential
you don't ask then you don't get...
You won't know until you try
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