Having a Good Time
The Busters Lyrics


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Hey everybody!
Let's have some fun
You only live but once
And when you're dead you're done
So let the good times roll,
I said let the good times roll,
I don't care if you're young or old,
You oughtta get together and let the good times roll-a

Don't sit there mumbling
Talkin' trash
If you want to have a ball,
You got to go out and spend some cash
And let the good times roll now,
I'm talkin' 'bout the good times,
Well it makes no difference whether you're young or old,
All you got to do is get together and let the good times roll

Hey y'all tell everybody! Ray Charles's in town,
I got a dollar and a quarter and I'm just ringing the clock,
But don't let no female, play me cheap,
I got fifty cents more than I'm gonna keep.
So let the good times roll now,
I tell y'all I'm gonna let the good times roll now,
Well it don't make no difference if you're young or old,
All you got to do is get together and let the good times roll
Hey no matter whether, rainy weather,




If you want to have a ball, you got to get yourself together,
Oh, get yourself under control, woah, and let the good times roll.

Overall Meaning

The song "Having a Good Time" by The Busters is an upbeat and lively tune that encourages people to come together and have some fun. The lyrics convey a message of living life to the fullest and enjoying every moment, regardless of age or any other factor. The singer emphasizes that we only have one life to live, and when we're dead, we're done, so we may as well make the most of it while we can. He urges listeners not to waste time sitting around and complaining but to go out and enjoy themselves, even if it means spending some money.


The chorus repeats throughout the song, with the singer urging everyone to "let the good times roll." This phrase has become a popular expression used to indicate a call to have fun and enjoy oneself. The call to action in the song is to get together with others and have a good time, regardless of any obstacles that might be in the way. The singer mentions that it doesn't matter if you're young or old, all that matters is that you come together and enjoy yourselves.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey everybody!
Greetings to everyone!


Let's have some fun
Let us engage in enjoyable activities!


You only live but once
We have limited time to exist!


And when you're dead you're done
Death is inevitable!


So let the good times roll,
Engage in pleasurable activities!


I said let the good times roll,
I am emphasizing the importance of enjoying oneself!


I don't care if you're young or old,
Age doesn't matter!


You oughtta get together and let the good times roll-a
We should come together and have a good time!


Don't sit there mumbling
Don't just complain!


Talkin' trash
Saying negative things!


If you want to have a ball,
If you want to have a great time!


You got to go out and spend some cash
You need to spend money to have fun!


And let the good times roll now,
And enjoy yourself!


I'm talkin' 'bout the good times,
I'm discussing pleasurable experiences!


Well it makes no difference whether you're young or old,
Age is irrelevant!


All you got to do is get together and let the good times roll
Coming together and enjoying oneself is all that matters!


Hey y'all tell everybody! Ray Charles's in town,
Spread the word that Ray Charles is here!


I got a dollar and a quarter and I'm just ringing the clock,
I have money and I'm ready to spend it enjoying myself!


But don't let no female, play me cheap,
Don't let any woman take advantage of me!


I got fifty cents more than I'm gonna keep.
I have excess money to spend!


So let the good times roll now,
Let's have a good time right now!


I tell y'all I'm gonna let the good times roll now,
I am going to enjoy myself!


Hey no matter whether, rainy weather,
Weather does not affect our joy!


If you want to have a ball, you got to get yourself together,
If you want to have fun, prepare yourself!


Oh, get yourself under control, woah, and let the good times roll.
Get yourself ready and have a great time!




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