There are multiple artists under the stage name "The Green"
Both are uni… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists under the stage name "The Green"
Both are unique and talented, one with Trip Hop tendencies, and the other rooted in Reggae.

Formed in 2009 in Oahu, Hawaii, The Green blends roots reggae with traditional Hawaiian vibes. Their self-titled debut album was named iTunes Best Reggae Album of 2010. "The Green" has sold over 14,000 copies, and includes the hit song "Love I," which continues to climb the AC Top 50 Chart. "There's plenty of invention, not imitation, which should propel The Green to the stratosphere reserved for few stars" (Honolulu Advertiser).

Based out of Atlanta, Georgia, "the Green" is a trip hop outfit that has released four electronic albums including "Emancipation" in 2006, "Dysnomia" in 2008, "White Bear Balloon" in 2009, and the newly released b-sides EP titled "Rise" in 2011.

Good One
The Green Lyrics

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I woke up in the back of a truck early this morning, yeah
About six thirty – seven o'clock to be exactly, yeah, yeah
I get up, the pain rises, I sit up, I'm so dizzy
What a feeling I've got... Why am I laughing? Why not?

It must've been a good time, baby, whoa
I hope I didn't get too crazy, whoa lord
I gotta get up and go

'Cause I don't wanna waste any more money
And watch it disappear at the bar

We're gonna have a good, good, good, good one

So I finally get home and I'm floating through the breeze
Barely making it through the door because my body's half asleep
Oh, I'm going out of my head
Roll up a spliff and nice'n up me medi
Light it up, the flame rises, spliff it up, get me dizzy
What a feeling I've got... Why am I laughing? Why not?

We're gonna have a good, good, good, good one

Overall Meaning

The Green's song "Good One" describes a night of partying and excess. The singer wakes up in the back of a truck, feeling pain and dizziness, but also the lingering exhilaration from the night before. He wonders if he got too wild but ultimately decides it must have been a good time. He realizes he needs to stop spending so much money at the bar and get on with his day.

Later, the singer arrives home and continues to enjoy himself despite his physical exhaustion. He rolls a joint, ignites the flame, and feels the familiar buzz take him over. He muses on his own laughter, asking why not enjoy the feeling of happiness and freedom that comes with letting loose.

Overall, "Good One" captures the bittersweet aftermath of a wild night out. The singer acknowledges the consequences of his actions but also celebrates the joy and liberation of living in the moment.

Line by Line Meaning

I woke up in the back of a truck early this morning, yeah
I woke up with a hangover this morning, feeling terrible.

About six thirty – seven o'clock to be exactly, yeah, yeah
I woke up pretty early, around 6:30-7:00am.

I get up, the pain rises, I sit up, I'm so dizzy
I feel pain in my body and I'm so dizzy that I have to sit up slowly.

What a feeling I've got... Why am I laughing? Why not?
Despite my hangover and pain, I feel strangely happy and can't help but laugh.

It must've been a good time, baby, whoa
Despite the pain, I assume I had a good time last night.

I hope I didn't get too crazy, whoa lord
I hope I didn't do anything too wild or crazy last night.

I gotta get up and go
I have to get up and start moving on with my day.

'Cause I don't wanna waste any more money
I don't want to continue spending money like I did last night.

And watch it disappear at the bar
I don't want to waste money and see it all go to the bar again.

We're gonna have a good, good, good, good one
Overall, despite the hangover and pain, I expect today to be a good day.

So I finally get home and I'm floating through the breeze
After a while, I make it home and feel relaxed and carefree.

Barely making it through the door because my body's half asleep
Because of my exhaustion, I have a hard time even opening the door when I get home.

Oh, I'm going out of my head
I feel like I'm losing my mind, probably due to the hangover.

Roll up a spliff and nice'n up me medi
I roll a joint to help me feel better.

Light it up, the flame rises, spliff it up, get me dizzy
As I smoke the joint, I feel the effects and get even more dizzy.

What a feeling I've got... Why am I laughing? Why not?
Similar to earlier, despite feeling the effects of the joint, I also feel happy and can't help but laugh.

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