They were described as the first true stadium house band (by Bill Drummond), though their music is difficult to place into one particular genre and they have been compared to Underworld, Fluke, The KLF, and even Ministry or Nine Inch Nails.
They first had chart success with the singles What Can You Do For Me, Something Good and Believe In Me, which they described as their vocal sample trilogy as those singles sampled Gwen Guthrie, Kate Bush and Human League respectively (What Can You Do For Me also features a sample from Eurythmics). Contrary to one rumour, the band were not sued by Kate Bush over the use of a sample from Bush's track Cloudbusting in the Utah Saints track Something Good, the sample was legally cleared before use. Utah Saints then moved away from vocal samples with singles such as I Want You and I Still Think Of You (Jez Willis providing original vocals on each).
After their first album, the self-titled Utah Saints, and one further single Ohio, Utah Saints seemed to disappear for several years, spending a long time producing their second album as well as doing remixes and producing tracks for other artists such as Terrorvision. During this time they produced a handful of Utah Saints tracks that to date have never had a proper release, with titles such as Star, Train and Rock.
They eventually re-appeared in late 1999 with charting singles Love Song, Funky Music (featuring Edwin Starr on guest vocals), Power To The Beats and Lost Vagueness. In 2002 they went back into hibernation and fans are still waiting for their next re-appearance.
Something Good (High Contrast
Utah Saints Lyrics
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I just know that something good is going to happen
Ooo-oooy
Ooh
Ooo-oooy
I just know that something good is going to happen
Ooo-oooy
Ooo-oooy
I just know that something good is going to happen
Ooo-oooy
Ooh
Ooo-oooy
I just know that something good is going to happen
Ooo-oooy
Ooh
Ooo-oooy
I just know that something good is going to happen
Ooo-oooy
Ooh
Ooo-oooy
I just know that something good is going to happen
Ooo-oooy
Ooh
Ooo-oooy
I just know that something good is going to happen
Ooo-oooy
Ooh
Ooo-oooy
I just know that something good is going to happen
Ooo-oooy
Ooh
Ooo-oooy
I just know that something good is going to happen
Ooo-oooy
Ooh
Ooo-oooy
I just know that something good is going to happen
Ooo-oooy
Ooh
Ooo-oooy
I just know that something good is going to happen
Ooo-oooy
Ooh
The repetitive lyrics of Utah Saints's "Something Good" create a sense of anticipation and optimism. The singer repeatedly says "I just know that something good is going to happen" with an "Ooo-oooy" in the background. This sense of certainty and excitement is reflected in the dance-pop beat and uplifting melody of the song.
The lyrics could be interpreted in different ways. They may reflect the singer’s hope for romantic relationships, professional success, or any kind of positive transformation. The lyrics may be comforting to the listener, who might find the optimism in the song helpful during difficult times.
Overall, the song is about feeling hopeful for the future and trusting that good things will happen.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooo-oooy
The singer is expressing excitement and anticipation for the good thing they believe is going to happen.
I just know that something good is going to happen
The singer is expressing confidence in their belief that a positive future event is imminent.
Ooh
This line is mainly used to emphasize and extend the excited, hopeful sentiment expressed in the previous lines.
Contributed by Reagan M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Zeelols
Rest in peace Byron, YOU ARE LEGENDARY
Andrew
I came here after hearing the news. Thank you for the wonderful memories Byron. You made us all better.
Mexicola
R.I.P
Well Met
@Lent Clond ????
loutripe
This guy made me come back to this song over the years and each time I listen to this song I can only see one thing : a legendary rogue in the Nagrand Arena. A true legend.
Rakyh
Lifegrip to sap, absolute legend!
PaulieVideos
There was once a rogue no one could defeat, the only thing that could defeat him was himself.
RIP Byron
Salty Dog Records
Such words, much poetry, the tears 😭😭 gone but never forgotten
Kevin Worley
this hit hard
jason rolfe
RIP, i got goosebumps. No way I can listen to this without thinking about the legend.