In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
I've seen 22 years of life
and I think I basically know what's going on
as far as what life's not about.
There's a cycle I won't be part of,
but it's not because I don't think it's right,
I gotta keep doing what I think I'm here for
and not get buried in someone elses life.
When I was younger I didn't know life meant falling into place,
Taking over a menual position that meant nothing to you in the first place
Getting older confused by friends
they're 22 and almost done,
I must have missed the "Grow Up" sign
I thought we were still having fun
So good luck, with not forgetting who you are even though it seems you have to
Good luck, finding your own way, not settling in where your not happy
Good luck, remembering it's only life
Good luck, not following what you don't believe in
Good luck, seeing many problems are only a big deal if you make them
Everyone I met surounds me every day in my head
It's a part of what makes me who i am,
it's the attitude of my life,
And I turn around and see how some have made me feel so nice to me
Just made me laugh at life when I couldn't deal.
And I wanna be just like that it's what I want to be,
not held down by others but now I can see
I'll make my life a place I like or I could just sit and blame for things
not right,
What's to gain spending all of our life putting your friends down again and again
So good luck, being someone who can always help someone out
Good luck, in remembering how much you can affect someone else
Good luck, with not being selfish
Good luck, with not being alone
Good luck, in this world we're all just trying to get along
Good luck, with not getting caught up
Good luck, with not getting stressed
Good luck, with figuring things out
Good luck, with doing your best
Good luck, with not losing yourself
Good luck, for standing for what's right
Good luck, for being happy when you sit to review your life.
and I think I basically know what's going on
as far as what life's not about.
There's a cycle I won't be part of,
but it's not because I don't think it's right,
I gotta keep doing what I think I'm here for
and not get buried in someone elses life.
When I was younger I didn't know life meant falling into place,
Taking over a menual position that meant nothing to you in the first place
Getting older confused by friends
they're 22 and almost done,
I must have missed the "Grow Up" sign
I thought we were still having fun
So good luck, with not forgetting who you are even though it seems you have to
Good luck, finding your own way, not settling in where your not happy
Good luck, remembering it's only life
Good luck, not following what you don't believe in
Good luck, seeing many problems are only a big deal if you make them
Everyone I met surounds me every day in my head
It's a part of what makes me who i am,
it's the attitude of my life,
And I turn around and see how some have made me feel so nice to me
Just made me laugh at life when I couldn't deal.
And I wanna be just like that it's what I want to be,
not held down by others but now I can see
I'll make my life a place I like or I could just sit and blame for things
not right,
What's to gain spending all of our life putting your friends down again and again
So good luck, being someone who can always help someone out
Good luck, in remembering how much you can affect someone else
Good luck, with not being selfish
Good luck, with not being alone
Good luck, in this world we're all just trying to get along
Good luck, with not getting caught up
Good luck, with not getting stressed
Good luck, with figuring things out
Good luck, with doing your best
Good luck, with not losing yourself
Good luck, for standing for what's right
Good luck, for being happy when you sit to review your life.
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{Good-Luck} Lyrics as written by Lisa Leilani Kekaula Felix Major Buxton
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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i cant believe no one commented yet. this song is amazing. the message it sends out is awesome. we should all take it to heart.
goodluck in this life we're all just trying to get along
yeah, i agree..
does anyone know who sings back-ups for this?
i think it is about a regular guy who slacked in life and is shocked how the world speeding past him and he is way behind but hey i am probably wrong
I think it's a pretty straightforward message..
To me this song means that YOU are the sole person in charge of how your life goes. You determine your own destiny and get only one shot at it..
Be good to the ones you love and don't give up on what you believe no matter what happens.
I agree with that for the most part except i think it maybe be more personal to the write (david i assume?) big d and the kids table are a great band.. but they went through lots of rough times and spent some times bumming off friends and living in friends' houses.. i think.. i may have gotten my information messed up.. but i know they definitly dont live the lives of rockstars and they are just normal people. but david probably looks around at his friends... who at age 22 are finishing up college and getting a set plan for life.. and he may have been confused as to whether he was making the right decision doing he something he loves (playing in a band) "When I was younger, I didn't know life meant falling into place Taking over a menuel position that meant nothing to you in the first place" in this song he seems to argue both sides of the points of doing what you love or doing what is best for you financially and such... which shows that at the time he may have been confused about his decision. "Well there's a cycle I won't be part of, but not because I don't think it's right" he doesnt want to insult anyone who may have chosen the life because he himself is not sure what is right and wrong. he just wants to send the message that think about your life dont get caught up in it and end up doing somethin gyou hate just because people persuade you do.. do what you love even if it means going against the norms. then he lists all the "good lucks" which all describe the ideal life for someone.. and he is wishing you luck and hopes you can achieve all of these goals.
It's actually pretty great how well he puts everything. It's not that going to college is evil and dumb, it's that selling out and doing things you don't want to and don't beleive in is. Find your place, where you belong and are welcome. Where you can care for others and be cared for. Reminds me of find out kinda too.