Label: Hopeless Records
*This song WI… Read Full Bio ↴Released: August 31st, 2010
Label: Hopeless Records
*This song WILL NOT be on their second LP
Good Things
The Dangerous Summer Lyrics
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My nerves start to feel so frayed
I'll try to turn things around, but instead
I'll say "Why do I feel so invisible
Good things will come my way"
I'll try to turn things around, and I wait
'Till the day when I stop making big mistakes
I believe in a place that I want to go
Honesty will leave me feeling livable
Once I change
Now that I've found some time, all the pain won't bother me
I've wanted to find why my head keeps filtering
Irate, caught in the worst storm inside of me
Words start to feel misplaced
You can change what you want with your pen
I pray, as things start to feel much more possible
This time, I'll know what to say
You can live how you want in these days
When the way that you talk makes up history
It's important to know why you clench your teeth
I'll flee to a place that I wanna go
With a shift in a sound that is physical
Know I'll change
Now that I've found some time, all the pain won't bother me
I've wanted to find why my head keeps filtering
That hole in my life and how it stayed inside my limbs
Must have been caught up in my skin
Now I've relied on that I've changed
Now that I've found some time, all the pain won't bother me
I've wanted to find why my head keeps filtering
That hole in my life, I just want it to die
It must have stayed inside of my limbs
Must have been caught up in my skin
The lyrics in The Dangerous Summer's song Good Things depict the internal struggle and journey towards finding oneself. The first verse begins with a sense of safety and ease, but quickly reveals the underlying tension and anxiety felt by the singer. The line "My nerves start to feel so frayed" suggests a growing sense of unease and discomfort. The singer then expresses their desire for good things to come their way, but struggles to turn things around. The singer feels invisible, as though their efforts are fruitless, and they continue to wait for change.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's emotional turmoil. They feel irate and caught in a storm within themselves, their words feeling misplaced or ineffective. The line "You can change what you want with your pen" implies that the singer sees writing as a means of agency and control. The singer hopes for honesty to make them feel more livable, as they strive towards change. The bridge repeats the idea of finding time to reflect and process emotions, and the desire to address the pain filtering through their head.
Overall, Good Things is a song about the struggle to overcome personal obstacles and find a sense of peace and contentment. The lyrics suggest a journey towards self-discovery and a desire for positive change.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm safe, and who ever thought that I was difficult
I'm feeling secure, and never imagined that others perceived me as a challenge
My nerves start to feel so frayed
I'm starting to feel anxious and apprehensive
I'll try to turn things around, but instead I'll say 'Why do I feel so invisible?
Although I intend to improve, my low self-esteem makes me wonder why I feel overlooked by others
Good things will come my way
I'm optimistic that positive events will occur in my life
I'll try to turn things around, and I wait
I am attempting to make improvements, but progress may take time
'Till the day when I stop making big mistakes
I hope to reach a point where I no longer make significant errors
And the clouds, they roll out of this whole damn state
I am expecting a change in circumstances that will clear up any negativity or obstacles
I believe in a place that I want to go
I have faith in a destination or situation that I aspire to reach
Honesty will leave me feeling livable
Being truthful will allow me to lead a satisfactory existence
Once I change
After I alter my behavior or mindset
Now that I've found some time, all the pain won't bother me
Having free time enables me to move past any emotional discomfort more easily
I've wanted to find why my head keeps filtering
I have been curious to understand why my thoughts and feelings have been clouded or unclear
Irate, caught in the worst storm inside of me
Feeling angry and trapped in intense internal turmoil
Words start to feel misplaced
The language I use seems out of sync or misaligned
You can change what you want with your pen
Writing has the power to transform and create change
I pray, as things start to feel much more possible
I hope that as circumstances improve, I will have greater opportunities ahead
This time, I'll know what to say
When given the chance, I will feel more prepared and confident in expressing myself
You can live how you want in these days
Currently, it is possible to live life according to personal desires and preferences
When the way that you talk makes up history
The words or communication style one uses can shape their personal narrative
It's important to know why you clench your teeth
Understanding what causes one to feel tense or agitated is necessary for self-awareness
I'll flee to a place that I wanna go
Anticipating a time when I can escape to a desired location or situation
With a shift in a sound that is physical
A change in the tone or expression used can make a significant difference
Know I'll change
I am certain that I will undergo a transformation
That hole in my life and how it stayed inside my limbs
A void or deficiency in my existence has persisted within me
Must have been caught up in my skin
This deficiency seems to be deeply ingrained within my being
Now I've relied on that I've changed
I now depend on the belief that I have undergone a positive transformation
That hole in my life, I just want it to die
I hope to eliminate this emptiness or lack from my life
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew James Perdomo, Bryan Alan Czap, Cody Michael Payne
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Marissa Diamond
This song is amazing. I will always keep listening to it.
Mars
This song will always be one of my favorites
EuphoriaMusicSession
these guys never fail to amaze me.
Sean Montgomery
This specific recording of the track is so clean & slick! I liked the War Paint version as well but man, this track is one of the best ever.
Thomas Black
Such a good song. Just like every thing else they do.
la_la_landi
i LOVE this band ♥
Beth McEwen
This is probably my favourite lyrics video on YouTube. Kudos to the graphic designer
Camille
Warped Tour introduced me to this band. This will always be my favorite song by them. also great lyrics video! chamazing
Dave2100
this song is awesome, and great job on the video
Delma Ribeiro
awesome song, awesome band and awesome drummer !