Good Thing
Sam Smith(샘 스미스) Lyrics
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I had a dream in a panic you came running out
For a moment you were sure I'd die on you
For a moment I believed you loved me too
But life is never like this, and you're never strong
Too much of a good thing won't be good for long
Although you made my heart sing, to stay with you would be wrong
Watch where I tread before I fall
We'd talk maybe 20 times a day
And still I never say what I want to say
I thought I wouldn't need to
I guess I read you wrong
Too much of a good thing won't be good for long
Although you made my heart sing, to stay with you would be wrong
Too much of a good thing won't be good anymore
Watch where I tread before I fall
You refuse to see this, don't see it anymore
I have made the decision not to answer your calls
'Cause I put everything out there and I got nothing at all
Too much of a good thing isn't good and you know
I watch where I walk before I fall
Before I fall
In Sam Smith's song "Good Thing," the singer reflects on a relationship that was once bright and hopeful, but has since turned sour. The opening lines describe a dream in which the singer is mugged outside their lover's house, and their lover rushes out in a panic. For a moment, the singer believes that their lover truly cares for them, but that moment is fleeting. The rest of the song deals with the aftermath of this dream and the realization that too much of a good thing can be harmful in the long run.
The singer notes that they talk to their lover constantly throughout the day, but they still can't seem to say what they really want to say. The relationship seems to have lost its spark, and the singer notes that although their lover once made their heart sing, staying with them would now be wrong. The final lines of the song reveal that the singer has made the difficult decision to cut ties with their lover, as they have already put everything out there and received nothing in return.
Overall, "Good Thing" is a melancholy reflection on the fleeting nature of love and the dangers of holding onto a relationship that has run its course. It's a song that many listeners will likely relate to, as it speaks directly to the pain of letting go of someone you once cared deeply for.
Line by Line Meaning
I had a dream I was mugged outside your house
I had a nightmare about how close I am to you and that scares me
I had a dream in a panic you came running out
My subconscious is hoping that you'll be there for me always
For a moment you were sure I'd die on you
You cared enough to be worried, but I can't rely on you forever
For a moment I believed you loved me too
I thought you were in this with me, but it was all one-sided
But life is never like this, and you're never strong
I can't always rely on you or anyone else to be my strength
Too much of a good thing won't be good for long
Things that seem perfect and easy at first can quickly become overwhelming and suffocating
Although you made my heart sing, to stay with you would be wrong
Even though you bring me joy, it's not enough to ignore the problems in this relationship
Too much of a good thing won't be good anymore
Things that once brought happiness can become toxic and unhealthy if not balanced
Watch where I tread before I fall
I need to be careful not to get too caught up in something that has the potential to hurt me
We'd talk maybe 20 times a day
Communication was constant, but not always meaningful
And still I never say what I want to say
I'm holding back my true thoughts and feelings because I'm afraid of what will happen
I thought I wouldn't need to
I assumed you would automatically understand and reciprocate my emotions
I guess I read you wrong
My perception of our relationship was misguided and not based in reality
You refuse to see this, don't see it anymore
You're in denial about the problems we're facing and refusing to acknowledge them
I have made the decision not to answer your calls
I need space and time to evaluate what I truly want in this relationship
'Cause I put everything out there and I got nothing at all
I gave my all, but didn't receive the same level of effort and commitment in return
Too much of a good thing isn't good and you know
We both know that this isn't sustainable and needs to change
Before I fall
I need to take control of my own life and make decisions that prioritize my own well-being
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SAM SMITH, EG WHITE
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