Story Behind The Song
Now in his upper twenties, Miller is summarizing that the "important" things in life aren't always the most satisfying. A good job, being a good storyteller, having a strong emotional or spiritual center--are all meaningless without love.
Song Description
Now in his upper twenties, Miller is summarizing that the "important" things in life aren't always the most satisfying. A good job, being a good storyteller, having a strong emotional or spiritual center--are all meaningless without love.
| Song Length |
3:55 |
Genre |
Folk - Alternative, Pop - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Endearing |
Subject |
Heartbreak, Relationship |
| Similar Artists |
David Gray, Jewel |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Had a good job
Had a good life
Had a good love
Had a good cry
Told a good joke
It was good enough for you
Inside a good lie
But nothing quite untrue
Tomorrow comes with or without
Your pain and doubt
Your screams and shouts
Your hidden prayers
Your locked-in, hidden fares
Your pretty dresses
Falling softly
Finding sober
All of these things I haven't told her
Watch me fly now into fire
Into flame and hold you tightly
Had a good fire inside a good heart
Inside a good soul
Who are we kidding?
It was a good try
It was a good one
It may have all ended up in dust
But it was a good run