Landing their first record deal with Twin/Tone in 1984, Soul Asylum recorded a total of four albums for the local label: Say What You Will... Everything Can Happen in 1984 (later reissued as Say What You Will, Clarence... Karl Sold the Truck), Made To Be Broken in 1986, While You Were Out in 1986, and the EP Clam Dip and Other Delights in 1988. The band then switched to A&M, releasing Hang Time in 1988 and And the Horse They Rode In On in 1990 under that label. Although they enjoyed some success as a live band, Soul Asylum suffered from low album sales and considered disbanding.
In 1992, they signed with Columbia Records to produce Grave Dancers Union, a record that would come to transform them from underground college rockers to international superstars. The first two singles off the album, Somebody To Shove and Black Gold, both came in at high positions at the Modern Rock and Album Rock charts, but it was the album's third track and it's video of missing teens that led them to their major breakthrough. Runaway Train peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100, raised album sales to double-platinum level, and won Soul Asylum the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song in 1994.
In 1995, Soul Asylum followed up the success of Grave Dancers Union with Let Your Dim Light Shine, which climbed to #6 on the Billboard 200 and featured the #1 Modern Rock track Misery. After releasing Candy From A Stranger in 1998, the band members took a break from recording and didn't release a new studio album for the better part of seven years. During the interim singer Dave Pirner released a solo album and Dan Murphy toured and recorded with Golden Smog.
They reunited in 2004 to record their ninth full-length album, The Silver Lining, brought together by the news of Mueller being diagnosed with throat cancer. Up until this point, Soul Asylum had always included Murphy, Mueller, and Pirner, despite several line-up changes. This changed on June 17th, 2005, when Mueller passed away after finishing his work on several tracks on the new album. The Silver Lining was released in 2006 and dedicated to Karl Mueller's life and memory, with Murphy expressing that, "For me, this record is Karl."
In late 2005, ex-Replacements bassist (and current Guns N' Roses bassist) Tommy Stinson and former Prince drummer Michael Bland joined Soul Asylum in tribute to the late Karl Mueller. They completed their American tour in support of The Silver Lining in late 2006. In November and December 2006 they opened for Cheap Trick on their American tour. On March 10th, 2007, Soul Asylum joined Cyndi Lauper, Mint Condition, and Lifehouse to hold a concert to benefit Wain McFarlane, the leader of the legendary reggae band Ipso Facto, to help pay for the expenses of a kidney transplant.
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Good For You
Soul Asylum Lyrics
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When your asleep
Alone together
In a moment that lasts forever
And when you smile
It brings me peace
It's like everything I ever wanted
And I want so bad to be good for you
I could be good for you
I think I'd be good for you
Yes, I think I'd be good for you
Just like orange juice
I walk around the lake
Like putting to good use
Something you thought was fake
In the afterlife, well who really cares
This one's good enough just as long as you're there
And I want so bad to be good for you
I could be good for you
I think I'd be good for you
Yes, I could be for you
And what is sacred, well this I know
It's just me and you on a train moving slow to heaven
It's just like mama
She used to say
When I told her that everything's OK
She just said good for you
That's so good for you
Oh that's good for you
I think it'd be good for you
Yeah, I think I'd be good for you
I could be good for you
Yeah, I think I could be good for you
I think I could, I think I could, I think I could!
I could be good for you
The lyrics of Soul Asylum's song "Good For You" showcases the desire of the singer to be good for someone who brings him peace and happiness. The singer describes a moment of tranquillity and the profound feeling of being in love. He finds solace in quiet moments spent with his loved one and treasures the smile that brings him a sense of completeness. He wishes to be good for his partner, just like how the benefits of orange juice are known to everyone. The singer explains the peace he has found in the relationship and how it could be the beginning to a beautiful journey to heaven, nothing else matters, just being together is worth everything. The phrase "good for you" also reminds him of his past memories with his mother, who always brought peace in his life and motivated him to do his best.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of love and affection, needing to be good for someone who brings one peace and happiness. The expression of peace and tranquillity appears to be the key theme throughout the song with memories of his past echoing similar feelings. In short, the song is about finding peace and happiness through a relationship, the memory of past innocent memories, desire to be good, and the journey of love from the perspective of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
It brings me peace
Being with you brings me a sense of calm and tranquility.
When your asleep
Even when you're sleeping, just being in your presence brings me comfort.
Alone together
We may be the only two people around, but being together means we are not alone.
In a moment that lasts forever
Being with you creates a timeless feeling, where time seems to stand still.
And when you smile
Your smile lights up my world and brings me immense joy.
It brings me peace
Just the thought of your smile brings me a sense of calmness.
It's like everything I ever wanted
You embody all the things I've ever wanted and hoped to find in a person.
And I want so bad to be good for you
I desire to be the best version of myself for you and to make you happy.
I could be good for you
I am capable of being the kind of person who is good for you.
Just like orange juice
I can be the refreshing and nourishing presence that you need in your life, like a glass of orange juice.
I walk around the lake
I enjoy taking walks around the lake, reflecting on my life and my feelings for you.
Like putting to good use
These moments spent walking remind me that life is best spent in good company, specifically yours.
Something you thought was fake
Before meeting you, I didn't believe in the possibility of such a deep and meaningful connection.
In the afterlife, well who really cares
Even if there is an afterlife, it doesn't matter because being with you in this life is enough for me.
This one's good enough just as long as you're there
As long as you are by my side, this life is good enough for me.
And what is sacred, well this I know
I may not know what all is sacred, but I do know that the love we have for each other is.
It's just me and you on a train moving slow to heaven
Our love journey feels like we're moving together slowly towards a heavenly bliss.
It's just like mama
My love for you feels as pure and unconditional as my mother's love.
She used to say
My mother would often say these words of encouragement to me.
When I told her that everything's OK
I would often confide in my mother when I was going through tough times.
She just said good for you
My mother's response was always to encourage me to do what is good for me.
That's so good for you
These words become a mantra for me, as I strive to do things that are good for me and for you.
Oh that's good for you
Overall, our love is good for both of us, and that is what matters most.
I think I'd be good for you
I truly believe that I could be the kind of partner who would be good for you to have in your life.
Yeah, I think I could be good for you
I have a lot of faith in our relationship and in my ability to be a loving and supportive partner.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID PIRNER, DAVID ANTHONY PIRNER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sajujacob4419
Very sad for all the lost.
Extremely happy for the folks who could be found because of this video.
This is one meaningful video.
Showed it to my 9-year-old son to help him understand the ill effects of running out of house without informing us.
Thank you Soul Asylum!
@coradunn127
This September will be 30 years my sister Martha Dunn has been missing. Thank you Soul Asylum for featuring her. Much love, Cora Dunn❤
@axylnazareta1955
😢😢
@tashak5152
I’m so very sorry! I can’t even imagine what you and your family go through....how old was she?
@jimmiejohnson4871
Im sorry for what happened ❤️
@broooooooke3783
i am so sorry that you’re going through this. i hope everything turns out okay.
@sakura_sauce
I’m genuinely so sorry for you, I wish you and your family the best :)
@pearea0
I came here after listening to the latest Crime Junkie episode on missing children. Stories of some of the missing children featured here has been discussed in this podcast.
May these beautiful souls find peace 🙏
@doseoftheater
Same here. For anyone here who wants to know the stories of some of the missing children featured in this music video, you might want to listen to Crime Junkie's recent episode: MISSING: Runaway Train Kids
@Tornadokid200
Fr me to, i forgot how dark but true this video is
@thenaturallycurious_sriya
Saame