Good Man in a Storm

Level 42

About Good Man in a Storm

"Good Man in Storm" is a song released in 1985 by the British musical group Level 42, on their sixth studio album World Machine. The song alludes to the childhood of both Boon and Phil Gould. In the song, written by Phil Gould, he states (probably to his mother), "There was a vision, flashing by, of a summer's day I spent with you, with a child who never learnt how to cry."


Year:
1985
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It just occurred to me
I must be blind
Why do I try so hard to keep my cool
When I'm about to lose my mind
There was a vision
Flashing by
Of a summers' day I spent with you
Of a child who never learnt how to cry

When those around me
Fall in despair
I call upon my common sense
'Cause someone has to care
A sudden decision
I can't explain
Though I've often tried to change the rules
The game remains the same
For love
I've played the part so many times
It fits me like a glove
But I'm the victim
In the bitter end
I know you need me to be strong
L just don't know how much longer I can pretend

You always need me to be
A good man in a storm

It sometimes scares me
The further we go
Just how much we understand
And just how much we know
So whatever happened
In our hearts
While making perfect sense of life
We still remain so far apart

You always want me to be
A good man in a storm

Trying to fit the social norm
And be a good man in a storm
Trying hard since I was born
To be a good man in a storm

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Level 42

Level 42 are an English pop rock and jazz-funk band who had a number of worldwide and UK hits during the 1980s and 1990s. more »

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Written by: PHILIP GABRIEL GOULD, MARK KING

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11 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Good Man in a Storm" is a song by British band Level 42. This band was formed in 1979 on the Isle of Wight by brothers Mark and Phil Gould, Mike Lindup, and Wally Badarou.
Album Placement
"Good Man in a Storm" is one of the tracks on Level 42’s 6th studio album, "World Machine," which was released in 1985.
Musical Composition
The song beautifully blends the genres of jazz, pop, and rock, showcasing the band's musical versatility.
Credits
The song, "Good Man in a Storm," was written by lead vocalist and bassist Mark King, keyboardist Mike Lindup, and lyricist Boon Gould.
Critical Acclaim
The album "World Machine," featuring "Good Man in a Storm," received favourable reviews from critics and helped solidify Level 42's popularity in the mid-1980s. The band's unique sound, combining rock and jazz with dance music, was particularly lauded.
Chart Performance
While "Good Man in Storm" wasn't released as a single, the album it features on, "World Machine," achieved significant chart success. It peaked at No. 3 in the UK Albums Chart.
Lyrics Interpretation
One interpretation of "Good Man in a Storm" lyrics is that it talks about the promises a man makes to his lover, promising to be the calm and stability in the chaotic "storm" of life.
Band’s Line-Up
At the time of the "World Machine" album release, the band had notably included a fifth member, guitarist Boon Gould, to their original quartet.
Live Performances
Level 42 often included "Good Man in a Storm" in their tour setlists during the mid-1980s.
Reissues
The "World Machine" album, including good man in a storm, has been reissued several times since its original release, most recently in 2007 and 2012. Both reissues included bonus tracks.
Instruments
The instrumentation in "Good Man in a Storm" prominently features Mark King's signature slap-bass style, along with synthesizers played by Mike Lindup, contributing to the song's distinctive '80s sound.

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