Good Luck
The Decade Lyrics

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You turn up the volume on the radio
You drown out my voice and I give up
(How did this fuck up).

Driving in your car never felt so slow
I couldn't wait to leave and never come back again.

The only thing that's keeping you

Is your attitude.

I spend these nights wide awake
Reliving choices I made
From every word that I said
To every show we played.

I'm not saying that punk rock saved my life
But it taught me how to do this right.
Go home and rethink your game
You talk cheap and you'll stay the same.

Where the hell were you?
It took you so long
I'm getting older day by day.
And for you I won't hold on.

The only thing that's keeping you
From moving on is you.

I spend these nights wide awake
Reliving choices I made
From every word that I said
To every show we played.

I'm not saying that punk rock saved my life
But it taught me how to do this right.
Go home and rethink your game
You talk cheap and you'll stay the same.

I'm in trouble now
I'm saying too much.
Don't want to push my luck.

I mean trouble now.

I spend these nights wide awake
Reliving choices I made
From every word that I said
To every show we played.

I'm not saying that punk rock saved my life
But it taught me how to do this right.

Go home and rethink your game
You talk cheap and you'll stay the same.

Overall Meaning

The Decade's song "Good Luck" is a powerful ballad about failed relationships and moving on. The opening verse describes a common scenario where one partner is trying to communicate while the other tunes out. The singer is lamenting about the relationship that has fallen apart, and they cannot seem to fix it. They are in a car with their partner, who is not interested in listening to them, and they feel completely alone. The chorus of the song talks about the singer's realization that the only thing holding them back is their partner's attitude.

The second verse describes how the singer is struggling to come to terms with the end of the relationship. They spend sleepless nights contemplating the choices they have made, and every mistake they have made replays in their mind. The bridge features a powerful statement about the value of punk rock music in the singer's life. They claim that it did not save their life, but it taught them how to handle situations right. The final chorus reiterates the message of the song: that the only way to move on is to rethink your game and not stay the same.

Line by Line Meaning

You turn up the volume on the radio
You ignore me and try to escape reality with loud music.

You drown out my voice and I give up
I stop trying to communicate with you because you don't listen.

Driving in your car never felt so slow
Being with you feels like a waste of time.

I couldn't wait to leave and never come back again.
I just want to get away from you forever.

The only thing that's keeping you Is your attitude.
Your negative attitude and stubbornness is preventing you from moving on from our failed relationship.

I spend these nights wide awake Reliving choices I made From every word that I said To every show we played.
I can't stop thinking about all the things I did wrong in our past and how they led to our breakup.

I'm not saying that punk rock saved my life But it taught me how to do this right. Go home and rethink your game You talk cheap and you'll stay the same.
Listening to punk rock taught me to be true to myself and not waste time on people who don't value me. You should do the same if you want to grow as a person.

Where the hell were you? It took you so long I'm getting older day by day. And for you I won't hold on.
You took too long to come back to me and I've grown tired of waiting. I won't hold onto the past anymore.

The only thing that's keeping you From moving on is you.
You are the only one holding yourself back from healing and moving on.

I'm in trouble now I'm saying too much. Don't want to push my luck. I mean trouble now.
I'm afraid I'm revealing too much of my emotions and that it might make things worse. I'm in a difficult situation.

I spend these nights wide awake Reliving choices I made From every word that I said To every show we played.
I still can't shake off the memories and regrets of our past relationship.

I'm not saying that punk rock saved my life But it taught me how to do this right. Go home and rethink your game You talk cheap and you'll stay the same.
Listen to punk rock to find inspiration to change and improve yourself. Don't just talk about it or you'll never grow.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS

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