Story Behind The Song
Fun and Music.
Song Description
A tongue in cheek Calypso / Reggae style of Pop song about the so called "Good Life", and working too much for it!
| Song Length |
3:59 |
Genre |
World - Reggae/Caribbean, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Pleasant |
Subject |
Money, Laugh, Smile |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
"The Good Life" Words and Music by Mark S. Ludes © 2003
(funky-reggae-calypso-'tongue-in-cheek')
Verse 1 :
Well we work so hard to make the money so that we can eat
We've got to keep on working if we want to keep the shoes on our feet.
It makes no difference to us, if it is night or it is day.
We got to keep on working, we never have time to play.
Verse 2:
We try to make alot of money, but how much will the taxman let us keep.
It really isn't very funny, but now and then we have to cheat.
You pay your taxes for this, you pay your taxes on that.
And on Sunday when you go to church - they pass the hat!
Chorus:
Well I tasted the good life, but all I got was indigestion.
It was bitter and sweet, I was hoping for perfection.
A taste of the good life, I bit off more than I could chew.
So,so much for the good life, I'll leave that just for you!
Verse 3 :
Well I don't know 'bout you, but I think I'll stay just as I am.
To keep on working for more money, is not my only plan.
It seems the more you make, the more they take.
(more ja'maica, the more they take-a)
This workin' ain't workin', I need a break!
Repeat Chorus:
Well I tasted the good life, but all I got was indigestion.
It was bitter and sweet, I was hoping for confection.
A taste of the good life, I bit off more than I could chew.
So,so much for the good life, I'll leave that just for you!
(just for you!)
(just for you!)
(just for you - cha-cha-cha!)