The Good Life
Sammy Davis Lyrics
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Seems to be the ideal
Yes, the good life let's you hide
All the sadness you feel.
You won't really fall in love,
For you can't take the chance
So be honest with yourself,
It's the good life
To be free and explore the unknown,
Like the heartaches
When you learn you must face them alone.
Please remember, I still love you,
And in case you don't know,
Well, just wake up,
Kiss the good life "hel-lo".
Sammy Davis Jr.'s song, "The Good Life," talks about a person's ideal life, full of fun, and how it allows them to hide the sadness they feel. This good life doesn't involve falling in love because of the risk attached to it. The song talks about being honest with oneself and not pretending to love someone for the sake of romance. The good life is all about being free and exploring the unknown, even when it means facing heartaches alone. The singer tells his lover that he still loves her and urges her to wake up and embrace the good life.
The song's lyrics show how people often create a facade of happiness to mask their true emotions. The good life becomes a coping mechanism that helps them avoid the pain of facing their problems. The fear of falling in love is also a significant theme of the song. The song highlights the importance of being true to oneself and being honest about one's feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, the good life, full of fun,
The idea of a luxurious and pleasurable life seems to be the perfect situation.
Seems to be the ideal
This blissful and lavish lifestyle appears to be the best one possible.
Yes, the good life let's you hide
This stress-free and happy way of living lets you conceal
All the sadness you feel.
The sadness and dissatisfaction that lay hidden beneath the surface of one's persona.
You won't really fall in love,
You won't genuinely attach to someone romantically
For you can't take the chance
Because you're unable to take the risk associated with love.
So be honest with yourself,
Be truthful to yourself,
Don't try to fake romance.
Avoid feigning affection or emotional attraction.
It's the good life
This luxurious and carefree lifestyle
To be free and explore the unknown,
Revel in the liberty of venturing into uncharted territory.
Like the heartaches
Similar to the sorrow and emotional pain
When you learn you must face them alone.
One must cope with their emotional anguish independently.
Please remember, I still love you,
Don't forget that I still care for you
And in case you don't know,
In case you weren't aware,
Well, just wake up,
Snap out of your illusions,
Kiss the good life "hel-lo".
And embrace this life of luxury and leisure wholeheartedly.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOSHUA JACKSON, TONI NIELSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Michel Motta
Fabulosa está interpretação
voicegirl555
The greatest entertainer of the 20th Century. So unrated! So very talented! He could do it all! One of my favorites and you sing it like nobody else and that includes your buddy Frank. He can't touch you Sam!!!
WALRU11
Now, this is interesting. Sammy jazzes up this Tony Bennett classic with a touch of DInah Washington styling. Very cool.
Lala Ward
I love Sammy's version!!!
Syneathia Bell
I am so feeling this....Love you Sammy!!!💗💗💗
Victoria Castillo
My Favorite Version!!!! I freaking love this song. #ARealAmericanClassic
mofnn24
I like Sammy's version too. Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett sing it too. It's a great song ............they all sing it terrifficly.
mjack70
Great song!
girl43
the best version imo =) sammy sings it in a very special way ... there's something desperate and vulnerable about it ...
Augustus Caesar
Im in love with this song & the good life. The Ideal.