Heavy, grinding trip rock that occasionally pounds your poor little brain so hard that you'll think somebody slipped you a crack suppository. The group, out of Portland, features Matt Hollywood, formerly of The Brian Jonestown Massacre. For those of you unclear on such things, that would be the guy who did not try to kill people with mic stand at shows. Check out Little Elf and 4 Lines/3 Drugs for a taste -- the band has some free mp3 files on its site.
Be Good
The Out Crowd Lyrics
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how much we care about you
Be bold, be free, belong to me
as well as everybody
Be one of us, because, because
you're one of everybody
Be good, because, it's up to us
To show the world what we see
Be strong with love, it's obvious
how much we care about you
Be real, be free, belong to everyone
as much as to me
Be one of us, be one of us
because you're everybody
Be good, because, it's up to us
to tell them all what we see
Be brave, my love, it's dangerous
how much we care about you
Be cool, be free, belong to me
belong to everybody
Be one of us, because, because
you're all of everybody
Be good, because, it's up to us
to tell so they can believe
The Out Crowd's song "Be Good" is a testament to the power of love and acceptance. The lyrics speak to the insecurity and fear that many people experience when trying to find their place in the world. The song encourages the listener to embrace their individuality and not be afraid to belong to a larger community.
The first verse tells us that loving someone too much can be dangerous, but it also shows how much the singer cares about the person they are addressing. They urge the listener to be bold, free, and to belong to them and everybody else. The second verse repeats this message with a different emphasis, stating that everyone deserves to belong and be loved. The chorus tells us to "be good" because it is up to us to show the world what we see, to tell them what we believe in.
The third and final verse uses similar language to the previous two to drive home the message of acceptance and belonging. The singer urges the listener to be brave, cool, and to belong to everyone, not just them. The final line repeats the chorus, telling us that it is up to us to share our beliefs with the world so that they can believe too.
Line by Line Meaning
Destroyed with love, it's dangerous
We're passionate about you, to the point where it can be overwhelming
how much we care about you
We have a strong emotional connection to you
Be bold, be free, belong to me
Let go of your inhibitions and be a part of my life
as well as everybody
But don't forget, you're also a part of everyone else's life
Be one of us, because, because
Join our group because you're just like the rest of us
you're one of everybody
You're not alone, others feel the same way
Be good, because, it's up to us
We have the responsibility to set a good example
To show the world what we see
To share our perspective with others
Be strong with love, it's obvious
Our love for you is evident, so be resilient
Be real, be free, belong to everyone
Be true to yourself and be a part of everyone's lives
as much as to me
I value you just as much as everyone else does
Be one of us, be one of us
Join our group because you fit in with us
because you're everybody
You're a part of the larger community of people
to tell them all what we see
We need to communicate our views to others so they understand
Be brave, my love, it's dangerous
It takes courage to face the risks that come with love
Be cool, be free, belong to me
Be relaxed and be a part of my life
belong to everybody
But also understand that you belong to everyone else too
you're all of everybody
You are a part of the entire group of people
to tell so they can believe
We need to communicate effectively so they can understand and trust us
Contributed by Grace T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Trendlaser_
"If You're Cool" was the first one that showed up for me a couple of days ago. Loved it. Now this gem. Spotify hasn't got much. Looked them up. Spot even mixed up some other band with the same name (also quoting Scripture, lol).
@animalmother4
How to save music? Start by listening to good music!
@RadioAFTERMATH
@dereksoundcloud
wish they still were
@marshvernet
genious...
@SupersonicMark
BE GOOD this morning
@CaWFly
Awesome Matt
@DamageDone13
Outstanding!!!!!!!!
@claudioprs6858
Good song :)
@morecowbell69
LOVE