1. a folk ban… Read Full Bio ↴There are/were at least two bands named The Paperboys:
1. a folk band from Vancouver, Canada
2. an indie band from Manchester, United Kingdom
1. The Paperboys (sometimes billed and credited as Tom Landa and the Paperboys) are a Canadian folk music band from Vancouver that formed in 1991. The Paperboys blend Celtic folk with bluegrass, Mexican, Eastern European, African, zydeco, soul and country influences. The band has had a variety of line-ups since its formation, with Landa remaining as the sole founding member, although founding banjoist/bassist Cam Salay often returns as a guest performer. Known for consistently creating pop songs with melodic hooks, their music has been called versatile, with a wide range of influences, melding diverse musical influences more successfully than some other Irish rock bands have previously.
2. The Paperboys were an indie/pop band from Manchester, U.K., fronted by singer Annette Deane.
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Good Thing
The Paperboys Lyrics
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Cause I could really use a good thing
Damn, you are a good thing
You won′t be my forever one
But right now you're the perfect one
I know we′ll fade like summer sun
I can't wait...
Til the heads stroll by
And I'll come alive
Once I′m outside
And kick start this ride
Good thing you are my good thing
Cause I could really use a good thing
Cause damn, you are a good thing
You won′t be my forever one
But right now you're the perfect one
I know we′ll fade like summer sun
You and I...
Have never been
So, let's give in...
The time is right
And the weather′s fine
So, be my summer fling
Good thing you are my good thing
Cause I could really use a good thing
Damn, you are a good thing
You won't be my forever one
But right now you′re the perfect one
I know we'll fade like summer sun
Good thing you are my good thing
Cause I could really use a good thing
Damn, you are a good thing
You won't be my forever one
But right now you′re the perfect one
I know we′ll fade like the summer sun
Good thing (Good thing)
Yeah, you are you are my good thing (yeah, yeah)
You are you are you are my good thing
You know you make me want to sing
The Paperboys's song "Good Thing" is a catchy and fun tune about a short-lived romance. The song talks about the fleeting nature of relationships, as the singer acknowledges that the person with whom he is involved will not be his forever one, but a perfect one for a short period of time. The lines "Good thing you are my good thing, Cause I could really use a good thing" show the appreciation and gratitude towards the person who provides a temporary respite from life's troubles. The singer is not looking for a committed long-term relationship but is happy to enjoy the moment with his fling.
The song also highlights the sense of adventure and the need to break free from the monotony of everyday life. The lines "I can leave this dive, and I'll come alive" suggest a desire to escape the confines of a mundane existence and embrace new experiences. The lyrics encourage spontaneity and living in the moment, rather than worrying about the future.
In summary, "Good Thing" is a cheerful and upbeat song that captures the contradictory emotions of a summer romance - the excitement, the appreciation, and the knowledge that it will end. It conveys a sense of fun, adventure, and appreciation of the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Good thing you are my good thing
You are extremely important to me and I am lucky to have you in my life
Cause I could really use a good thing
I have been going through a tough time and having you in my life makes it better
Damn, you are a good thing
You are amazing and I am lucky to have you
You won′t be my forever one
I know that our relationship will not last forever, but I am enjoying it while it lasts
But right now you're the perfect one
You are exactly what I need right now and I am grateful for it
I know we′ll fade like summer sun
Our relationship will come to an end, like how summer fades away, but I am still enjoying it
Til the heads stroll by
Until the people around us walk away
I can leave this dive
I can escape this place
And I'll come alive
I will feel more alive when I am away from here
Once I′m outside
When I step outside of this place
And kick start this ride
I can start enjoying my life again and have fun
You and I... Have never been
We are new to each other and have not been together for a long time
So, let's give in... The time is right
We should give our relationship a chance because the timing is perfect
And the weather′s fine
The conditions are favorable for us to be together
So, be my summer fling
Let's have a fun summer romance
Good thing (Good thing) Yeah, you are you are my good thing (yeah, yeah) You are you are you are my good thing
You are my good thing, and I am happy to have you in my life
You know you make me want to sing
You bring me joy and happiness, and I want to express it through music
Writer(s): Tom Landa
Contributed by Julian S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.