The Good Life
Three Days Grace
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The good life is what I need Too many people stepping over me The only thing that's been on my mind Is the one thing I need before I die All I want Is a little of the good life All I need Is to have a good time Oh The good life All I want Is a little of the good life All I need Is to have a good time The good life (The good life) I don't really know who I am It's time for me to take a stand I need a change and I need it fast I know that any day could be the last All I want Is a little of the good life All I need Is to have a good time The good life All I want Is a little of the good life All I need Is to have a good time The good life Hold on, hold on I always wanted it this way (You never wanted it this way) Hold on, hold on I always wanted this way (You didn't ask for it this way) I always wanted it this way (The good life) All I want Is a little of the good life All I need Is to have a good time The good life All I want Is a little of the good life All I need Is to have a good time The good life (The good life)
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Written by: ADAM GONTIER, BARRY STOCK, BRAD WALST, NEIL SANDERSON
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12 facts about this song
Song Information"The Good Life" is a song by Canadian rock band Three Days Grace from their third studio album, "Life Starts Now".
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MusicianshipThe song's signature hard-rock sound is driven by the sharp guitar riffs from Barry Stock, the lead guitarist and Ben Burnley's aggressive and dynamic vocals.
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Chart Performance"The Good Life" peaked at number 10 on the Canadian Hot 100, and it reached the top 20 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks and Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks in the United States.
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Song InspirationThe band has often mentioned that the song was inspired by their need for escapism. They craved to have a 'good life', free from the pressures and demands of their rise to fame.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Good Life" was released on April 28, 2010, featuring scenes of the band performing in a dark room intercut with various abstract shots.
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Lobal ReceptionOther than North American success, the song also gained popularity in various other markets around the world, solidifying Three Days Grace's global presence as a popular rock band.
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AwardsAlthough it didn't win any awards, the visibility and acclaim that "The Good Life" brought Three Days Grace helped to solidify their place in the 21st Century Rock scene.
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Album SuccessThe album "Life Starts Now" in which the song "The Good Life" is featured peaked at no.3 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Platinum by the RIAA, contributing significantly to the band’s commercial success.
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Live Performances"The Good Life" often featured prominently in the band's live setlist due to its energy and crowd interaction.
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Evolution of SoundAccording to the band, "The Good Life" represents an evolution in their sound, incorporating their characteristic heavy riffs with more melody and catchy choruses.
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Band's FavouriteAdam Gontier, the band's frontman at the time, had mentioned in various interviews that 'The Good Life' is one of his personal favorite tracks.
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Release DateThe song "The Good Life" was released as the second single from "Life Starts Now" on February 9, 2010.
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