Both as a standalone and as part of the DSOTS album, you can take this lyric as read. As a matter of public record, Jourgensen's drug intake was legendary even in the 1980s. By the late 90s, in his own words, he was grappling with massive addiction issues and had lost almost everything: friends, spouse, money and had nearly died more than once. "Dark Side of the Spoon" is a both funny & sad title for an album made by a musical genius who was losing the plot; and this song is a message to his fans & friends saying he knows it. It's painful to listen to so I'm glad the "Keith Richards of industrial metals" wised up and cleaned up. Well done sir.
Woo
She used to be a chancer, sparkle in the rain
Told me she needed a friend
Is she going crazy? Baby's on the way
Seems like the day never ends
Everybody needs some affection (ah, ah, ah)
Never shy (never shy) gotta try (gotta try)
Wherever you're going
Never give up on the good times
Gotta believe in the love you find
(Never give it up, no, never give it up, no)
Never give up on the good times
Livin' it up is a state of mind
(Never give it up, no, never give it up, no)
Bossa nova baby, heart is never sold
Shouting but he's never heard
Eyes are wide and open, the streets are paved with gold
Someone's gone back on their word
Everybody needs some affection (ah, ah, ah)
Never shy (never shy) gotta try (gotta try)
Wherever you're going
Never give up on the good times
Gotta believe in the love you find
(Never give it up, no, never give it up, no)
Never give up on the good times
Livin' it up is a state of mind
(Never give it up, no, never give it up, no)
Down and dirty city, feeling outta place
Maybe you've ran outta time
He treats her like a lady, smile upon her face
Make up the last of the lines
Everybody needs some attention (ah, ah, ah)
Never shy (never shy) gotta try (gotta try)
Wherever you're going
Never give up on the good times
Gotta believe in the love you find
(Never give it up, no, never give it up, no)
Never give up on the good times
Livin' it up is a state of mind
(Never give it up, no, never give it up, no)
Never give up on the good times
Gotta believe in the love you find
(Never give it up)
Never give up on the good times
Livin' it up is a state of mind
(Believe in the love that you find)
Hey now, look around, pick yourself up off the ground
I said, hey now, look around, pick yourself up off the ground
I said, hey now (never give up)
Look around, pick yourself up off the ground
I said, hey now, look around, pick yourself up off the ground
I said (never give up)
I said, never give up on the good times
Gotta believe in the love you find
(Never give it up, no, never give it up, no)
Never give up on the good times
Livin' it up is a state of mind
(Never give it up, no, never give it up, no)
Never give up on the good times
Gotta believe in the love you find
(Never give it up)
Never give up on the good times
Livin' it up is a state of mind
Never give up on the good times
Gotta believe in the love you find
(Never give it up, no, never give it up, no)
She used to be a chancer, sparkle in the rain
Told me she needed a friend
Is she going crazy? Baby's on the way
Seems like the day never ends
Everybody needs some affection (ah, ah, ah)
Never shy (never shy) gotta try (gotta try)
Wherever you're going
Never give up on the good times
Gotta believe in the love you find
(Never give it up, no, never give it up, no)
Never give up on the good times
Livin' it up is a state of mind
(Never give it up, no, never give it up, no)
Bossa nova baby, heart is never sold
Shouting but he's never heard
Eyes are wide and open, the streets are paved with gold
Someone's gone back on their word
Everybody needs some affection (ah, ah, ah)
Never shy (never shy) gotta try (gotta try)
Wherever you're going
Never give up on the good times
Gotta believe in the love you find
(Never give it up, no, never give it up, no)
Never give up on the good times
Livin' it up is a state of mind
(Never give it up, no, never give it up, no)
Down and dirty city, feeling outta place
Maybe you've ran outta time
He treats her like a lady, smile upon her face
Make up the last of the lines
Everybody needs some attention (ah, ah, ah)
Never shy (never shy) gotta try (gotta try)
Wherever you're going
Never give up on the good times
Gotta believe in the love you find
(Never give it up, no, never give it up, no)
Never give up on the good times
Livin' it up is a state of mind
(Never give it up, no, never give it up, no)
Never give up on the good times
Gotta believe in the love you find
(Never give it up)
Never give up on the good times
Livin' it up is a state of mind
(Believe in the love that you find)
Hey now, look around, pick yourself up off the ground
I said, hey now, look around, pick yourself up off the ground
I said, hey now (never give up)
Look around, pick yourself up off the ground
I said, hey now, look around, pick yourself up off the ground
I said (never give up)
I said, never give up on the good times
Gotta believe in the love you find
(Never give it up, no, never give it up, no)
Never give up on the good times
Livin' it up is a state of mind
(Never give it up, no, never give it up, no)
Never give up on the good times
Gotta believe in the love you find
(Never give it up)
Never give up on the good times
Livin' it up is a state of mind
Never give up on the good times
Gotta believe in the love you find
(Never give it up, no, never give it up, no)
Lyrics submitted by weezerific:cutlery
Never Give Up on the Good Times Lyrics as written by Matt Rowe Richard Frederick Stannard
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
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has anybody else noticed the random frog in the background?
omg yes! i thought i was going insane because no one believed me!
What random frog? EXPLAIN. But yeah this is like an anthem for me. NEVER GIVE UP ON THE GOOD TIMESSSSS PEOPLE.
omg i never noticed the frog before!!! it is hella random lol
that frog is weird did someone press the wrong button?
that frog is weird did someone press the wrong button?
What frog O__O!
This song is awesome :)
yeah, the frog is pretty random. why'd they put it in there? because they can, it's fun and random lol. i love this song!! it reminds me of the good times, being a kid in the 90s and listening to the spice girls and just having fun with friends.
rotfl i hear the frog wow, i didnt notice until now
I love this song. It picks me up when I'm down. It reminds me that no matter what happens, I will always have those good old times to fall back on with my girls.
-linds "she used to be a chancer, sparkle in the rain. told me she needed a friend."