Goody Goody
Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga Lyrics


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So you met someone who set you back on your heels, goody goody!
So you met someone and now you know how it feels, goody goody!
So you gave her your heart too, just as I gave mine to you (Stop talkin' about this stuff)
And he broke it in little pieces, now how do you do? (That's not even funny Tony)

So you lie awake just singing the blues all night, goody goody!
So you found that loves a barrel of dynamite (I told you I'm not a goody, I'm a baddy)
Hurray and hallelujah, you had it comin' to ya (You think you're funny huh?)
Goody goody for you! Goody goody for me (Goody goody for you!)
And I hope you're satisfied you rascal you (That's what real chick is huh?)

So you met someone who set you back on your heels, goody goody!
So you met someone and now you know how it feels, goody goody! (I was confused you know?)
So you gave her your heart too, just as I gave mine to you
And he broke it in little pieces (I know), now how do you do?

So you lie awake just singing the blues all night (Yeah, all night), goody goody!
So you think that loves a barrel of dynamite (Yeah, so what? Sometimes!)
Hurray and hallelujah, you had it comin' to ya (Stop lying)
Goody goody for you! Goody goody for me (I'm not a goody, I'm a baddy)




Your love has been denied, you've been taken for a ride (What? Are you happy now?)
And I hope you're satisfied you rascal you (Yeah, I'll be fine. Just stop singing that song!)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Goody Goody by Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga are about a man who is bitter over his ex-lover finding a new partner. The lyrics are sarcastic and mocking, as the man warns his ex-lover about the pain they will inevitably face in their new relationship. He sings “Hurray and hallelujah, you had it comin' to ya, Goody goody for you! Goody goody for me,” expressing pleasure in the fact that his ex-lover is now experiencing heartbreak.


The lyrics also show the man's own heartbreak and bitterness. He sings “So you gave her your heart too, just as I gave mine to you, And he broke it in little pieces, now how do you do?” expressing his pain and anger over being hurt by his ex-lover. Overall, the lyrics of Goody Goody express the emotions of a man who is struggling to move on from a failed relationship, and who is delighted to see his ex-lover face a similar fate.


Line by Line Meaning

So you met someone who set you back on your heels, goody goody!
You've fallen for someone who's thrown you off balance, how fortunate!


So you met someone and now you know how it feels, goody goody!
You've found someone to love and can relate to me now, how fortunate!


So you gave her your heart too, just as I gave mine to you (Stop talkin' about this stuff)
You were just as smitten with her as I was with you (but please, let's not dwell on it)


And he broke it in little pieces, now how do you do? (That's not even funny Tony)
And unfortunately, he's shattered your heart into a million pieces. How terrible for you. (And please, Tony, stop making light of it)


So you lie awake just singing the blues all night, goody goody!
You're spending sleepless nights lamenting your heartbreak, how fortunate!


So you found that loves a barrel of dynamite (I told you I'm not a goody, I'm a baddy)
You've learned that love can be explosive and unpredictable (even though I'm not a 'goody' person, but rather a 'baddy' one)


Hurray and hallelujah, you had it comin' to ya (You think you're funny huh?)
Well, you had this coming to you and I don't find it amusing (despite your attempts at humor)


Goody goody for you! Goody goody for me (Goody goody for you!)
How fortunate for both of us. (Yay...)


And I hope you're satisfied you rascal you (That's what real chick is huh?)
I hope you're content with yourself, you trickster. (Is that what you think a 'real chick' would do?)


Your love has been denied, you've been taken for a ride (What? Are you happy now?)
Your love has been rejected and you've been deceived. (Are you pleased with yourself for pointing it out?)


And I hope you're satisfied you rascal you (Yeah, I'll be fine. Just stop singing that song!)
Again, I hope you're content, you mischievous person. (And for the love of all that's holy, please stop singing that song!)




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATT MALNECK, JOHNNY MERCER

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Comments from YouTube:

charmlessnerd

I can't understand why some people don't like Lady Gaga singing Jazz... Jazz is so good

ladymandychee

Gaga's voice fits perfectly for jazz... I'm not her supporter as a pop singer, but she's awesome singing jazz and American standards. "Cheek to cheek" is the only album of her that I have. She should have more focus in this kind of music.

Gabriel Fernández

My opinion: Square minds

Otis Roseboro

I love it can't wait to get their second album

Abbie Goldstone

I think she excel in jazz I actually love listening to her doing jazz I love her poker face era but she seems happy doing jazz

Teresa Romero

She is amazing ! ! !

Sony Music UK

Congratulations to Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga on winning their 'Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album'

Lerida Vecino

MAGNIFICO Y ETERNO TONY BENNETT¡

clorox leech

Thanks :3

Giannina Melgarejo García

why did they win best traditional pop album and not best traditional jazz album?

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