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The Good Life star… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
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The Good Life started out as a means for Tim Kasher to use a songwriting approach that differed from his other projects (namely, Cursive), but it didn’t take long for the solo project to become a band, and for that band to finally come into its own.
The Good Life’s sound has evolved from the refined, quiet pop of the first full-length, Novena on a Nocturn, to the moody hooks of 2002’s Black Out, to the sing-along anthems of divorce and disillusionment found on the recent Lovers Need Lawyers EP. The sum of these parts is found on Album of the Year.
Album of the Year brings all that is the sound of The Good Life to fruition – catchy, moody pop rock that fluctuates between the all-ages club and the smoky cabaret, right alongside sing-along crescendos that spin into cinematic bursts. In short, every song has a plan – every song is going someplace, and lyrically, going there will inevitably involve leaving, being left, or leaving in anticipation of being left. Kasher’s ability to cleverly turn an innocuous phrase into a malicious slur of ill will leaves you not knowing whether to laugh or cry, all the while giving you the distinct impression that you’ll be quoting him at some point down the road. With that said, could Album of the Year just as well be called Break-up Album of the Year? Maybe. But that would limit it to being compared only to other break-up albums, and, well, it can hold its own.
The follow-up to this year’s Lovers Need Lawyers EP features Tim Kasher, Stefanie Drootin, Ryan Fox, and Roger Lewis, as well as a guest vocal performance on "Inmates" from former The Good Life member Jiha Lee.
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The Good Life is also a recent Nels Cline live project based on the music of Ornette Colleman. The other band memebers are: Ben Goldberg on clarinet, John Dietrich on electric guitar, Trevor Dunn on electric bass and Scott Amendola on drums.
A New Friend
The Good Life Lyrics
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You don't like making entrances alone; you've got a new friend, likes to go to movies, like to drink Red wine. Sounds familiar, better hold on tight, a film school drunk can be so hard to find.
You've got a new friend, and the two of you don't ever seem to part, now I'm the odd man gone. You've Got a new friend, and your mom's got you convinced that he's the
One, he's all you need, so forget me, marry him at once
But if you ever change your mind, I could still but that box of wine.
I still have your copy of Harold and Maude,
But you've got a new friend
The lyrics to The Good Life's song A New Friend tell the story of a Valentine's Day party where the singer didn't expect their companion to show up. As it turns out, they brought their new friend, who enjoys going to movies and drinking red wine. The singer seems to have a sense of discomfort and trepidation upon hearing this, as they claim that a friend from film school, who is drunk, can be incredibly difficult to handle. As the night progresses, it seems as though the new friend has made a significant impact on the singer's companion, to the point where they are nearly inseparable. The singer feels as though they are the "odd man gone" and that their companion's mother has convinced them that this new friend is "the one." However, despite all of this, the singer still holds out hope, stating that they will be there for the companion if and when their mind changes.
The lyrics provide an insightful commentary on the nature of relationships and how sometimes, one person can come in and change everything. It can be difficult to navigate when your friend or significant other starts spending all their time with someone new. The singer's trepidations about the new friend and how their companion's mother has convinced them that they are "the one" adds a layer of complexity to the situation. However, despite all of this, the singer still holds out hope that they will be there for their companion if and when they are needed.
Line by Line Meaning
A Valentine's Day party, I didn't think you'd show.
I was surprised to see you at the Valentine's Day party.
You don't like making entrances alone; you've got a new friend, likes to go to movies, like to drink Red wine.
You prefer not to arrive at events on your own and currently have a new friend who enjoys watching movies and drinking red wine.
Sounds familiar, better hold on tight, a film school drunk can be so hard to find.
That friend seems typical - just be careful because people with ties to film school who drink heavily are not easy to come by.
You've got a new friend, and the two of you don't ever seem to part, now I'm the odd man gone.
You have a new friend, and the two of you seem inseparable. As a result, I feel left out.
You've Got a new friend, and your mom's got you convinced that he's the One, he's all you need, so forget me, marry him at once.
Your mother is convinced that your new friend is perfect for you and that you should marry him as soon as possible, so you no longer need me in your life.
But if you ever change your mind, I could still but that box of wine.
If you ever reconsider your current romantic situation, I would still be willing to purchase a box of wine for us to share.
I still have your copy of Harold and Maude, But you've got a new friend.
I still have your copy of Harold and Maude, despite the fact that you now have a new friend.
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