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Good life
ZHU Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴Life is all about you and not at all about you
Now, that's two opposing thoughts and yet both of them are true
How can you experience everything you choose to do
While observing the experience you're having from a higher view
See, it's the question, not the answer, that's the higher view
Otherwise, you couldn't differentiate between the two
Awareness? But of who?
You think you hurt me, but I promise I was letting you They say we're all one, but where have we been headed to
I'd rather die free than have to live inside a petting zoo
I am the journey that I'm getting to
I could be it all, I'll make a good life
Let me lose my mind, it's the only way to love
Only way to, only way to love
I could be it all, I'll make a good life
Let me lose my mind, it's the only way to love
Only way to, only way to love
Gratitude is my destination
My destiny is perfectly aligned with this location
I am the map, so I travel back in time
I have everything I want cause my imagination is mine
But mind is not enough for me cause I am not my mind
I could see it all, but never get to see I'm truly blind
I could be it all, but all identities intertwine
The moon is only bright cause it reflects the sun's shine
I could be it all, I'll make a good life
Let me lose my mind, it's the only way to love
Only way to, only way to love
It's not the human race, it's just the human race
There's nothing left to chase, we do not run this place
But both medicine and poison's an acquired taste
So I started taking selfies of somebody else's face
Tell me something
What is more genius than a child's laughter
Are we not simply the children of this world?
Overall Meaning
The lyrics to ZHU's song Good Life are philosophical in nature, questioning the nature of existence and perspective. The opening lines introduce two opposing thoughts - that life is all about you and yet not about you at all. The lyrics suggest that the experience of life is shaped by the individual's perspective and awareness. The singer encourages the listener to observe their experiences from a higher view, seeing the bigger picture and understanding that it is not only the answers, but the questions themselves that are valuable.
The lyrics touch on the idea of interconnectedness, suggesting that we are all one and that every action affects others. The singer seems to have reached a place of inner peace and gratitude, stating that their destiny is aligned with their location and that they have everything they want because of their imagination. The references to the moon and sun suggest the need for balance and recognition of the interconnectedness of everything in the universe.
Throughout the song, there are also references to the concept of identity and the limitations of the mind. The singer suggests that they are not their mind and that their imagination is what shapes their reality. The lyrics touch on the idea that our identities are fluid and intertwined, and that we can be anything we choose to be.
Overall, the lyrics to Good Life encourage the listener to seek a higher perspective, to embrace gratitude and imagination, and to recognize the interconnectedness of all things.
Line by Line Meaning
Life is all about you and not at all about you
Life is a paradox wherein it is all about you, but at the same time, it is not.
Now, that's two opposing thoughts and yet both of them are true
Both paradoxical thoughts are true and coexist despite being opposing in nature.
How can you experience everything you choose to do
Experience is an important part of life, but it's common to have difficulties experiencing all that we want to do.
While observing the experience you're having from a higher view
Observing your own experiences from a higher standpoint is a valuable approach.
See, it's the question, not the answer, that's the higher view
Questions that lead to self-discovery are more important than answers.
Otherwise, you couldn't differentiate between the two
Without questions, it would be impossible to differentiate between different possibilities.
Awareness? But of who?
When using awareness as a way to navigate life, one might wonder who the awareness belongs to.
You think you hurt me, but I promise I was letting you
Sometimes others don't inflict pain upon you, but you allow them to.
They say we're all one, but where have we been headed to
Despite being connected, people have varied interests and goals.
I'd rather die free than have to live inside a petting zoo
Life is not meant to be confined or tamed, but lived freely.
I am the journey that I'm getting to
The journey itself is just as important as the destination.
Gratitude is my destination
The attitude of gratitude is a positive destination to strive for.
My destiny is perfectly aligned with this location
Life is not a coincidence, but rather the result of choosing to be in a particular location at a particular time.
I am the map, so I travel back in time
The journey to the past is through the memories of the individual.
I have everything I want cause my imagination is mine
Having a large imagination can give a person the ability to attain everything they want.
But mind is not enough for me cause I am not my mind
The mind is just one facet of the multifaceted nature of an individual.
I could see it all, but never get to see I'm truly blind
Despite having vision, a person may not truly perceive the world around them.
I could be it all, but all identities intertwine
Different identities of a person can intersect and coexist simultaneously.
The moon is only bright cause it reflects the sun's shine
Without the radiance of goodness from the sun or the life of an individual, those around us cannot shine.
It's not the human race, it's just the human race
Humans are the only ones setting themselves apart with races and boundaries.
There's nothing left to chase, we do not run this place
The world is not a place for chasing, but rather to exist and experience life.
But both medicine and poison's an acquired taste
The acceptance of the effects of something can vary from person to person.
So I started taking selfies of somebody else's face
A belief that imitation is the biggest form of flattery and the idea of changing yourself to be someone else.
What is more genius than a child's laughter
The innocence and joy of children are some of the greatest things in life.
Are we not simply the children of this world?
As humans living on this planet, do we not share the same childlike qualities?
I could be it all, I'll make a good life
It is possible to accomplish all that a person can desire and make life good.
Let me lose my mind, it's the only way to love
Love is found when a person is vulnerable and let their guard down.
Only way to, only way to love
Being open and being present is the only way to truly experience love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adam Paul Schmalholz, Steven S Zhu, Georgia Josiena Nott, Caleb Allan Joseph Nott
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