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Good Life

Artist: OneRepublic

Album: OneRepublic

Generally appropriate content
Generally appropriate content

Minimum age: Age 10+

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These lyrics from One Republic's 'Good Life' are generally wholesome and positive in nature. The song celebrates life experiences, travel, friendship, and gratitude. There is one instance of mild profanity ('bullshit'), which is the only notable concern. The themes are largely uplifting — appreciating the present moment, cherishing friendships, and finding joy in everyday life. There is no sexual content, violence, drug or alcohol references, or disturbing imagery. The 'woke up not knowing how I got here' opening could loosely suggest a night of heavy drinking, but this is not developed or emphasized as a theme. The mild profanity and the very subtle possible implication of a wild night out warrant a slight age bump from 'All', making it appropriate for ages 10 and up with minimal concern.

Themes
gratitude
positivity
travel
friendship
living in the moment
youth
mild profanity
self-reflection
adventure
optimism

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Lyrics

Woke up in London yesterday Found myself in the city, near Picadilly Don't really know how I got here I got some pictures on my phone New names and numbers that I don't know Address to places like Abbey Road Day turns to night Night turns to whatever we want We're young enough to say Oh, this has gotta be the good life This has gotta be the good life This could really be a good life, good life I say oh, got this feeling that you can't fight Like this city is on fire tonight This could really be a good life A good, good life Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh To my friends in New York, I say hello My friends in L.A. they don't know Where I've been for the past few years or so Paris to China to Colorado Sometimes there's airplanes I can't jump out Sometimes there's bullshit that don't work now We all got our stories but please, tell me What there's to complain about When you're happy like a fool Let it take you over When everything is out You gotta take it in Oh, this has gotta be the good life This has gotta be the good life This could really be a good life, good life I say oh, got this feeling that you can't fight Like this city is on fire tonight This could really be a good life A good, good life Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, good, good life Oh, oh, yeah, oh, oh, oh, oh Hopelessly I feel like there might be something that I'll miss Hopelessly I feel like the window closes oh so quick Hopelessly I'm taking a mental picture of you now 'Cause hopelessly the hope is we have so much to feel good about Oh, this has gotta be the good life This has gotta be the good life This could really be a good life, good life I say oh, got this feeling that you can't fight Like this city is on fire tonight This could really be a good life A good, good life Oh, yeah Good, good life Good life Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Listen To my friends in New York, I say hello My friends in L.A. they don't know Where I've been for the past few years or so Paris to China to Colorado Sometimes there's airplanes I can't jump out Sometimes there's bullshit that don't work now We all got our stories but please, tell me What there's to complain about


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Analysis performed on July 22, 2026
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