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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.
Your Share Of Men
The Good Life Lyrics
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I'd be honored to be one of them
You're a fool for the wounded
I'm a man in need of bandages
So, wrap me up and take me home
Your lover's up doing God only knows who
But, baby, I'm making one man's bed as another man's gurney
The man by your side has toughened your skin
You should learn to forget
Your first lesson's tonight
So, what was that son of a bitch's name again?
So, the footprints of time have tread lines on your face
Is your life half done or only half begun?
Because baby, I could be born again
One man's bed is another man's resurrection
You've been learning too much
The more that you know is the less that you trust
You should learn to let go
The less you hold on to is the more we can (oh, lalalala) forget about the man
(Lalala) Don't second guess, just take my hand
The night, it is young
So why aren't you remembering you have your share of men?
The Good Life's song Your Share of Men is a complex and introspective lyrical realization of the fleeting nature of human connection and the desire for intimacy. The first verse of the song reveals the singer's reciprocal desire to be one of the many men the addressee has experienced. It is an honest and raw admission that stems from the singer's vulnerability and the need for comfort. He compares himself to a wounded man in need of bandages, and the addressee is the one who holds the power to heal him. Though he knows that the addressee has other lovers, the singer is willing to take his chances, hoping to have his share of her.
However, as the song progresses, it reveals a subtle but intentional shift in tone. The singer realizes that the world is filled with men, all fighting their own battles and hoping to be the one that the addressee chooses. He's aware that he's just one of many, and the addressee is a fool for choosing him. The singer is aware that her ability to heal him is temporary, and that he is just one of many men who are looking for redemption, and he is not any more special. The bridge of the song reveals that time is fleeting, and that our lives are not eternal. The singer asks whether the addressee's life is half done or not, suggesting that perhaps it is time for her to see the world differently. He offers himself as a source of renewal and rebirth. In conclusion, the song is a reflection of the human experience- desire, pain, struggle and the quest for redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sure you've had your share of men
I acknowledge your past experiences with other men
I'd be honored to be one of them
I am interested in pursuing a romantic relationship with you
You're a fool for the wounded
You have a tendency to be attracted to people who are emotionally damaged
I'm a man in need of bandages
I am vulnerable and in need of emotional support
So, wrap me up and take me home
Please comfort me and offer me a safe space
Your lover's up doing God only knows who
Your current partner may be unfaithful
But, baby, I'm making one man's bed as another man's gurney
I am willing to be your rebound or temporary partner
You've been learning to fight
You have become stronger and more resilient through past experiences
The man by your side has toughened your skin
Your current partner has influenced you and contributed to your growth
You should learn to forget
It may be healthier to move on from your past experiences and relationships
Your first lesson's tonight
I am willing to teach you how to let go and start fresh
So, what was that son of a bitch's name again?
Let's forget about your ex and move forward
So the footprints of time have tread lines on your face
You have aged and gained wisdom through your life experiences
Is your life half done or only half begun?
Have you already lived half of your life or is there still much to come?
Because baby, I could be born again
I am willing to start fresh and embrace new experiences with you
One man's bed is another man's resurrection
A relationship can provide healing and renewal
You've been learning too much
Your past experiences and knowledge may make it harder for you to trust new people
The more that you know is the less that you trust
Your knowledge has given you insight into the complexities of relationships, which may lead to skepticism
You should learn to let go
It may be better to move on from past relationships in order to fully embrace new ones
The less you hold on to is the more we can (oh, lalalala) forget about the man
Letting go of past relationships can help us move on and start fresh
(Lalala) Don't second guess, just take my hand
Don't hesitate, let's move forward together
The night, it is young
There is much potential for new experiences and relationships
So why aren't you remembering you have your share of men?
Don't let your past experiences prevent you from pursuing new relationships - you still have options
Contributed by Eva W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.