Good Thing
Anton Zaslavski (September 2, 1989 in Saratov, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union (… Read Full Bio ↴Anton Zaslavski (September 2, 1989 in Saratov, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union (present-day Russia)) better known as Zedd is a Grammy-award winning electro-house DJ and record producer from Kaiserslautern, Germany. He was surrounded by a family of musicians, he began playing the piano at the age of four. After several years of learning to master the piano, Anton began playing the drums in a band, and composed and produced numerous rocksongs in his band's own studio. In 2009 he began producing electronic clubmusic, to much and quick acclaim. After a period of only few months he attained a remarkable level and participated in Beatport's "Armand Van Helden / Strictly Rhythm Remix Contest", which he went on to win. This opened up a number of new possibilities for Zedd, and only shortly after, he won his second contest on Beatport, the "Fatboy Slim / Skint Remix Contest"! This was the foundation for several cooperations with artists such as Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga, P. Diddy, Skrillex, Fatboy Slim, Armand Van Helden and labels like mau5trap, Interscope, Atlantic, Strictly Rhythm or Skint Records. His first release "The Anthem" entered the Beatport charts top 20, and even made it to the second place of Track It Down charts. His remix for Skrillex' 'Scary Monsters And Nice Sprites', released on 'mau5trap recordings' climbed up the charts to #4 on Beatport and #2 on Beatport's Electro House charts. Zedd released his single "Shave It" on October 4th 2011 via Beatport under Skrillex's new label OWSLA. "Shave It" is Zedd's first single with OWSLA. One of the reasons for this rapid development is undoubtedly Zedd's unique and highly recognizable style of composition. It stands out as very detailed and carefully produced Electro House, very playful and the same time remarkably catchy. Zedd is definitely an artist to look out for in the future...

Good Thing
Zedd Lyrics


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I book myself tables
At all the best restaurants, then eat alone
I buy myself fast cars
Just so I can drive them real fuckin' slow
I like my own company
Company, I don't need it
I'm not always cold
I'm just good on my own, so good on my own

I've always been told, one day, I'll find
Somebody who changes my mind
If they come along, I won't think twice

'Cause I already got a good thing with me
Yeah, I already got everything I need
The best things in life are already mine
Don't tell me that you got a good thing for me
'Cause I already got a good thing with me
Yeah, I already done everything I dream
I'm good by myself, don't need no one else
Don't tell me that you got a good thing for me
'Cause I already got a good thing

I make myself up
Just to dance in the mirror when I'm at home
I pose and take pictures
Then send them to people that I don't know
I like getting compliments
Compliments how I'm feeling, oh
I'm not always selfish
Just bad at romance, it's not in my bones

I've always been told, one day, I'll find
Somebody who changes my mind
If they come along, I won't think twice

'Cause I already got a good thing with me (good thing with me)
Yeah, I already got everything I need (everything I need)
The best things in life are already mine
Don't tell me that you got a good thing for me
'Cause I already got a good thing with me (good thing with me)
Yeah, I already done everything I dream (everything I dream)
I'm good by myself, don't need no one else
Don't tell me that you got a good thing for me
'Cause I already got a good thing

I've always been told, one day, I'll find
Somebody who changes my mind
If they come along, I won't think twice

'Cause I already got a good thing with me (oh, good thing with me)
Yeah, I already got everything I need (everything I need, yeah)
The best things in life are already mine
Don't tell me that you got a good thing for me (no, no)
'Cause I already got a good thing with me (good thing with me)
Yeah, I already done everything I dream (everything, yeah)
I'm good by myself, don't need no one else




Don't tell me that you got a good thing for me
'Cause I already got a good thing

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Good Thing" depict an independent and self-sufficient person who likes to enjoy their own company. The person has the financial ability to dine at the best restaurants and buy fast cars but doesn't need to show off or impress anyone else as they're content with themselves. The person has been told that they'll eventually meet someone who will make them change their mind, but they're already satisfied and fulfilled with their life, and they don't need anyone else to make them feel complete. They've achieved everything they wanted, and they're confident in their own skin.


The second verse tells us that the person likes to dance and take pictures of themselves, but they do it for their own pleasure rather than for anyone else's attention. They enjoy getting compliments, but they're not selfish, merely bad at romance, and they accept that it's just not in their personality. The chorus repeats the idea that the person doesn't need anyone else to complete them, as they already have everything they need and the best things in life are already theirs. They don't want to be told that someone else is a good thing for them because they've already got a good thing in themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

I book myself tables At all the best restaurants, then eat alone
I reserve tables at expensive restaurants, but I eat alone because I enjoy my own company.


I buy myself fast cars Just so I can drive them real fuckin' slow
I purchase fast cars for myself, but I take my time driving them to savor the experience.


I like my own company Company, I don't need it I'm not always cold I'm just good on my own, so good on my own
I am content with being alone and value my independence. It doesn't mean I am cold, I am just comfortable by myself.


I've always been told, one day, I'll find Somebody who changes my mind If they come along, I won't think twice
People have always told me that someone will come along who will change my mind about being alone. If that person comes, I won't hesitate to give them a chance.


'Cause I already got a good thing with me Yeah, I already got everything I need The best things in life are already mine Don't tell me that you got a good thing for me 'Cause I already got a good thing with me Yeah, I already done everything I dream I'm good by myself, don't need no one else Don't tell me that you got a good thing for me 'Cause I already got a good thing
I don't need anyone to complete me because I am happy being alone. The best things in life are already mine, and I have achieved all my dreams. So, don't try to convince me otherwise because I know I already have a good thing in my life.


I make myself up Just to dance in the mirror when I'm at home I pose and take pictures Then send them to people that I don't know I like getting compliments Compliments how I'm feeling, oh I'm not always selfish Just bad at romance, it's not in my bones
I like to dress up and dance in front of the mirror, and occasionally, I take pictures and share them with strangers. I enjoy receiving compliments because it makes me feel good. However, I am not necessarily selfish, but I am not good at romantic relationships.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anton Zaslavski, Cleo Tighe, Fin Dow Smith, Kehlani Ashley Parrish, Peter John Rees Rycroft

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[Verse 1]
I book myself tables
At all the best restaurants, then eat alone
I buy myself fast cars
Just so I can drive them real fuckin' slow
I like my own company
Company, I don't need it
I'm not always cold
I'm just good on my own, so good on my own

[Pre-Chorus]
I've always been told, one day, I'll find
Somebody who changes my mind
If they come along, I won't think twice

[Chorus]
'Cause I already got a good thing with me
Yeah, I already got everything I need
The best things in life are already mine
Don't tell me that you got a good thing for me
'Cause I already got a good thing with me
Yeah, I already done everything I dream
I'm good by myself, don't need no one else
Don't tell me that you got a good thing for me
'Cause I already got a good thing

[Verse 2]
I make myself up
Just to dance in the mirror when I'm at home
I pose and take pictures
Then send them to people that I don't know
I like getting compliments
Complements how I'm feeling, oh
I'm not always selfish
Just bad at romance, it's not in my bones

[Pre-Chorus]
I've always been told, one day, I'll find
Somebody who changes my mind
If they come along, I won't think twice

[Chorus]
'Cause I already got a good thing with me (Good thing with me)
Yeah, I already got everything I need (Everything I need)
The best things in life are already mine
Don't tell me that you got a good thing for me
'Cause I already got a good thing with me (Good thing with me)
Yeah, I already done everything I dream (Everything I dream)
I'm good by myself, don't need no one else
Don't tell me that you got a good thing for me
'Cause I already got a good thing

[Pre-Chorus]
I've always been told, one day, I'll find
Somebody who changes my mind
If they come along, I won't think twice

[Chorus]
'Cause I already got a good thing with me (Oh, good thing with me)
Yeah, I already got everything I need (Everything I need, yeah)
The best things in life are already mine
Don't tell me that you got a good thing for me (No, no)
'Cause I already got a good thing with me (Good thing with me)
Yeah, I already done everything I dream (Everything, yeah)
I'm good by myself, don't need no one else
Don't tell me that you got a good thing for me
'Cause I already got a good thing



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@zedd

Would looooove to hear what your favorite parts of the video are!

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I liked that the beginning scene reminded me of LaLa Land, I love that movie and I love this song (:

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