Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
Spamalot Lyrics


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Some things in life are bad.
They can really make you mad.
Other things just make you swear and curse.
When you're chewing on life's gristle,
Don't grumble. Give a whistle.
And this'll help things turn out for the best.
And...
Always look on the bright side of life.

Always look on the light side of life.

If life seems jolly rotten,
There's something you've forgotten,
And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing.
When you're feeling in the dumps,
Don't be silly chumps.
Just purse your lips and whistle. That's the thing.
And...

Always look on the bright side of life.

(Come on!)

Always look on the right side of life,

For life is quite absurd
And death's the final word.
You must always face the curtain with a bow.
Forget about your sin.
Give the audience a grin.

Enjoy it. It's your last chance, anyhow.
So,...

Always look on the bright side of death,

Just before you draw your terminal breath.

Life's a piece of shit,
When you look at it.
Life's a laugh and death's a joke. It's true.
You'll see it's all a show.
Keep 'em laughing as you go.
Just remember that the last laugh is on you.
And...

Always look on the bright side of life.

Always look on the right side of life.

(Come on, Brian! Cheer up!)

Always look on the bright side of life!

Always look on the bright side of life!

(Worse things happen at sea, you know!)

Always look on the bright side of life!

(I mean, what you got to lose? You know, you come from nothing, you're going back to nothing. What have you lost? Nothing!)

Always look on the bright side of life!

(Nothing will come from nothing. You know what they say?)

Always look on the bright side of life!

(Cheer up, you old bugger! Come on, give us a grin! There you are! See?)

(It's the end of the film. Incidentally, this record's available in the foyer.)

Always look on the bright side of life!

(Some of us have got to live as well, you know.)

(Who do you think pays for all this rubbish?)

Always look on the bright side of life!

(They'll never make their money back, you know. I told him.)

(I said to him, 'Bernie.' I said, 'They'll never make their money back.')





Always look on the bright side of life!

Overall Meaning

The song Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life, from Monty Python’s Spamalot, is a catchy tune that encourages listeners to stay positive despite life's challenges. The opening lines acknowledge that some things in life can make you angry or frustrated, but the song advises people to whistle through these moments and remain optimistic. The lyrics then admonish people not to forget to laugh, smile, dance, or sing when feeling down, for negative moments will eventually pass. The song's chorus emphasizes the idea of focusing on positivity, as it repeats the phrase, "Always look on the bright side of life."


The song also emphasizes the absurdity of life and how death is ultimately inevitable. However, the lyrics encourage people to keep doing what they love, make others laugh, and give it their best until the very end. The song concludes with advice to always look on the bright side of death, just before drawing your last breath. The lyrics imply that life is a joke, and although it may seem like a piece of shit, it's still worth finding joy in what you do, laughing, and not taking things too seriously.


Line by Line Meaning

Some things in life are bad.
There are certain aspects of life that can be unpleasant and cause negative emotions.


They can really make you mad.
These negative aspects of life can cause significant feelings of anger and frustration.


Other things just make you swear and curse.
Additionally, other things can simply make you express your anger in a more vocal manner.


When you're chewing on life's gristle,
When life is tough and unpleasant to deal with,


Don't grumble. Give a whistle.
One shouldn't complain about life's difficulties and instead find ways to be optimistic and hopeful about things improving.


And this'll help things turn out for the best.
Adopting a positive outlook can allow for better outcomes and results in one's life.


Always look on the bright side of life.
Always maintain a positive outlook on life in order to attain better results and outcomes.


If life seems jolly rotten,
When life appears to be miserable, lacking in optimism,


There's something you've forgotten,
It is likely that one has overlooked an important factor, that can turn things around or help things improve.


And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing.
Finding ways to enjoy and express happiness, laughter, and joy can help to improve one's outlook and perspective on life.


When you're feeling in the dumps,
When one is enduring depression, sadness, or pessimism,


Don't be silly chumps.
It is important not to wallow in sadness or depression but instead find ways to be optimistic and improve one's outcomes.


Just purse your lips and whistle. That's the thing.
Adopting a positive outlook is crucial, so it's critical to find ways to foster a sense of hopefulness and optimism.


For life is quite absurd
Life can be quite senseless and weird in nature.


And death's the final word.
Death is the ultimate reality and final outcome, therefore making life and the journey all the more challenging and absurd.


You must always face the curtain with a bow.
You must accept both aspects of life, including its inherently absurd nature and final outcome, while still trying to maintain a sense of respect and dignity.


Forget about your sin.
Forget about the past mistakes and errors which would unnecessarily hold you back from embracing a positive and optimistic outlook.


Give the audience a grin.
Entertain those around you, the people who matter, with happiness and laughter instead of dwelling on negativity.


Enjoy it. It's your last chance, anyhow.
The time is always running out for us, so it's important to find ways to be happy and make the most of life since this could be our last opportunity.


Always look on the bright side of death,
Just like with life, when it comes to death, it is imperative to observe the brighter side while still respecting the finality of the situation.


Just before you draw your terminal breath.
Just prior to dying, if possible, one should try to maintain a happy and positive outlook on everything.


Life's a piece of shit,
Life can be entirely worthless, full of bad things and sorrowful emotions.


When you look at it.
This unpleasant aspect of life could be the only thing that one can see when looking around.


Life's a laugh and death's a joke. It's true.
From a different perspective, however, life can be considered to be an entertaining experience and death can also be looked at as a humorous aspect of life.


You'll see it's all a show.
Everything is essentially a theatrical production that we witness and are part of.


Keep 'em laughing as you go.
Maintain a positive attitude and make people around you laugh about life's absurdity and humor.


Just remember that the last laugh is on you.
The joke and last moment of laughter will always be on oneself, so it's crucial to maintain a positive attitude until the end.


Always look on the bright side of life.
Always maintain a positive and optimistic perspective on life.


Cheer up!
Encouraging words to remind someone to maintain a positive outlook and cheer up.


Worse things happen at sea, you know!
It's important to remember that many bad experiences can happen to anyone, and that putting a positive spin on life can make it all easier to handle and cope with.


I mean, what you got to lose? You know, you come from nothing, you're going back to nothing. What have you lost? Nothing!
There's no real risk in trying to maintain a happy and positive outlook on life when one is starting from nothing and eventually returning to the same state.


Nothing will come from nothing. You know what they say?
One can only expect good outcomes when starting from a positive and optimistic perspective.


They'll never make their money back, you know. I told him.
It's unlikely that people who sold something at a loss will ever make their money back.


They'll never make their money back.
It is unlikely that one will earn back the resources they have spent foolishly or invested in a poor way.


Always look on the bright side of life.
Always maintain a positive and optimistic view on life in general.




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Justin R

Some things in life are bad
They can really make you mad
Other things just make you swear and curse.
When you're chewing on life's gristle
Don't grumble, give a whistle
And this'll help things turn out for the best...
And...always look on the bright side of life...
Always look on the light side of life...
If life seems jolly rotten
There's something you've forgotten
And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing.
When you're feeling in the dumps
Don't be silly chumps
Just purse your lips and whistle - that's the thing.
And...always look on the bright side of life...
Always look on the light side of life...
For life is quite absurd
And death's the final word
You must always face the curtain with a bow.
Forget about your sin - give the audience a grin
Enjoy it - it's your last chance anyhow.
So always look on the bright side of death
Just before you draw your terminal breath
Life's a piece of sh*t
When you look at it
Life's a laugh and death's a joke, it's true.
You'll see it's all a show
Keep 'em laughing as you go
Just remember that the last laugh is on you.
And always look on the bright side of life...
Always look on the right side of life...
(Come on guys, cheer up!)
Always look on the bright side of life...
Always look on the bright side of life...
(Worse things happen at sea, you know.)
Always look on the bright side of life...
(I mean - what have you got to lose?)
(You know, you come from nothing - you're going back to nothing.
What have you lost? Nothing!)
Always look on the right side of life...



Mutant Mutant

You didn’t finish so I have finished it for you (I think everything is right but I’m not sure let me know if I said anything wrong)

Always look on the bright side of life.
life is quite absurd and deaths the final word you must always face the curtain with a bow
Excuses me is that a shrubbery
Oh yes I throwing it out the cat won’t leave it alone
Well what a Stoke of luck il take it if your hands pay the lady __
Always look on the bright side of life
Always look on the bright side of life
Side of life side of life



All comments from YouTube:

Meggie Russell

I saw this a few years ago at a local theater when Spamalot was touring. Absolutely great, and hilarious! Everyone was laughing so hard that we almost fell out of our chairs, and the cast performed wonderfully. I highly recommend it. :)

Robert Kerman

Meggie Russell
I saw Spamalot on Broadway in N.Y.City with Clay Aiken in the cast. I enjoyed the show so much that I went back to see it again a month later!!!

vicky11ykciv

I'm going tomorrow!!!

Justin R

Some things in life are bad
They can really make you mad
Other things just make you swear and curse.
When you're chewing on life's gristle
Don't grumble, give a whistle
And this'll help things turn out for the best...
And...always look on the bright side of life...
Always look on the light side of life...
If life seems jolly rotten
There's something you've forgotten
And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing.
When you're feeling in the dumps
Don't be silly chumps
Just purse your lips and whistle - that's the thing.
And...always look on the bright side of life...
Always look on the light side of life...
For life is quite absurd
And death's the final word
You must always face the curtain with a bow.
Forget about your sin - give the audience a grin
Enjoy it - it's your last chance anyhow.
So always look on the bright side of death
Just before you draw your terminal breath
Life's a piece of sh*t
When you look at it
Life's a laugh and death's a joke, it's true.
You'll see it's all a show
Keep 'em laughing as you go
Just remember that the last laugh is on you.
And always look on the bright side of life...
Always look on the right side of life...
(Come on guys, cheer up!)
Always look on the bright side of life...
Always look on the bright side of life...
(Worse things happen at sea, you know.)
Always look on the bright side of life...
(I mean - what have you got to lose?)
(You know, you come from nothing - you're going back to nothing.
What have you lost? Nothing!)
Always look on the right side of life...

Mutant Mutant

You didn’t finish so I have finished it for you (I think everything is right but I’m not sure let me know if I said anything wrong)

Always look on the bright side of life.
life is quite absurd and deaths the final word you must always face the curtain with a bow
Excuses me is that a shrubbery
Oh yes I throwing it out the cat won’t leave it alone
Well what a Stoke of luck il take it if your hands pay the lady __
Always look on the bright side of life
Always look on the bright side of life
Side of life side of life

Justin R

Oh wow, I didn't realize! I actually played Dennis' mother at the time I wrote this comment, so it's even more silly that I left out the part with her lines in it. Good catch!

Jazz Daddy Criticisms

I turn to this every time I'm upset. It always does the trick.

LinkSeasonMaster

this song never gets old! ive definitely gotta see spamalot again!

FoolInTheFlesh

This is the song I want played at my funeral. lol

JohnhYGO

FoolInTheFlesh I know somebody who had this played at their grand dad’s funeral

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