The group achieved brief national fame when their single "Hope is where the heart is" reached #1 position on Triple J's Net50. Seraphs Coal was soon blacklisted by the station for recieving countless calls and votes for the band which the station claimed the band incited.
The group called it quits in November 2002 to two sellout crowds, and one secret show a number of months later in 2003. Most members have gone onto other things outside of music, but vocalist and founding member Dan Jones is involved in a few other bands, including Stronghold Hardcore and God So Loved the World. Both of which have now disbanded.
Final lineup:
Dan Jones- Drums/ Vocals,
Sam Barnes- Guitar/ Vocals
John Garrett - Second Guitar
Andre Dumuid - Bass
Good Times
seraphs coal Lyrics
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Why good times often go bad
With every opportunity we've had
To make it clear
Your the only one I want
To be with when all's been said and been done
I want good times
I'm not cut out for pessimism
And all I dream is you
With nothing left to do
We'll be hanging out tonight
It's never felt so right-
I want good times.
Why can't we be
Like the couples in the movies
Kissing as the world around us burns
It's not quite queer
But something doesn't feel so right
About working every day and every night.
Why can't we be
Just you and me alone
The night is ours
But work starts up again in five more hours.
I want good times...
The song "Good Times" by Seraphs Coal is a heartfelt expression of the desire for happiness and love in life. The lyrics express the singer's yearning for good times, and the sadness that often comes when things don't work out as planned. The song begins with the singer's observation that good times often go bad, despite the opportunities we have to make things right. The singer then expresses his desire to be with the person he loves, and how important that person is to him.
The chorus of the song expresses the singer's optimism and hope for the future, despite the difficulties he faces. He is not cut out for pessimism, and dreams of a better life with the one he loves. The singer's dream is to be with his loved one, and he feels that nothing else really matters. The song's bridge then expresses the singer's longing for a life of passion and excitement, like the ones depicted in the movies.
Overall, "Good Times" is a poignant and honest depiction of the human desire for love and happiness, and the struggle we all face in achieving those things in life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm wondering
I am curious or uncertain about something
Why good times often go bad
I am curious about the reason why happy moments tend to turn sour
With every opportunity we've had
Despite having multiple chances, we still can't seem to hold on to the good times
To make it clear
In order to express my thoughts or feelings clearly
Your the only one I want
You are the only person I desire to be with
To be with when all's been said and been done
After everything has occurred or been expressed, I still want to be with you
I want good times
I desire happy experiences or memories
I'm not cut out for pessimism
I am not suited to negative or gloomy thinking
Dreaming's the release I'm needing
Daydreaming brings me a sense of relief or escape
And all I dream is you
My daydreams are filled with thoughts of you
With nothing left to do
When there is nothing else to distract or occupy me
We'll be hanging out tonight
We will spend time together this evening
It's never felt so right-
It has never felt so natural or appropriate
Why can't we be
I am wondering why we can't experience something specific
Like the couples in the movies
I wonder why our relationship can't resemble those depicted on screen
Kissing as the world around us burns
Sharing a romantic moment while everything else seems to fall apart
It's not quite queer
It's not necessarily strange or abnormal
But something doesn't feel so right
However, there still seems to be something off or uncomfortable
About working every day and every night.
The monotony or exhaustion of working constantly seems to have a negative impact on our relationship
Why can't we be
I still don't understand why we can't achieve something specific
Just you and me alone
I wish we could be alone together without any distractions or obligations
The night is ours
This specific moment is ours to enjoy or cherish
But work starts up again in five more hours.
However, our break is limited as we will need to resume work soon
I want good times...
I still desire happy experiences or memories
Contributed by Madison V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.