Good Old Days

Macklemore, Ke$ha, Kesha

About Good Old Days

"Good Old Days" is a song by American rapper Macklemore, featuring American singer-songwriter Kesha. It was written by Macklemore, Kesha, Budo, Andrew Joslyn, Sam Wishkoski and Tyler Andrews, with lyrics written by Macklemore and Kesha and production handled by Budo. The song was originally released as a promotional single on September 19, 2017, from Macklemore's second solo studio album, Gemini (2017). As of October 9, 2017, "Good Old Days" has sold 48,000 digital copies in the United States according to Nielsen SoundScan.  


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2017
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I wish somebody would have told me babe
Some day, these will be the good old days
All the love you won't forget
And all these reckless nights you won't regret
Someday soon, your whole life's gonna change
You'll miss the magic of these good old days

I was thinking about the band
I was thinking about the fans
We were underground
Loaded merch in that 12-passenger van
In a small club in Minnesota
And the snow outside of 1st Ave
I just wanted my name in a star
Now look at where we at
Still growing up, still growing up
I'd be laying in my bed and dream about what I'd become
Couldn't wait to get older, couldn't wait to be someone
Now that I'm here, wishing I was still young
Those good old days

I wish somebody would have told me babe
That some day, these will be the good old days
All the love you won't forget
And all these reckless nights you won't regret
'Cause someday soon, your whole life's gonna change
You'll miss the magic of the good old days

Wish I didn't think I had the answers
Wish I didn't drink all of that glass first
Wish I made it to homecoming
Got up the courage to ask her
Wish I would've gotten out of my shell
Wish I put the bottle back on that shelf
Wish I wouldn't have worry about what other people thought
And felt comfortable in myself
Rooftop open and the stars above
Moment frozen, sneaking out, and falling in love
Me, you and that futon, we'd just begun
On the grass, dreaming, figuring out who I was
Those good old days

I wish somebody would have told me babe
That some day, these will be the good old days
All the love you won't forget
And all these reckless nights you won't regret
'Cause someday soon, your whole life's gonna change
You'll miss the magic of the good old days

Never thought we'd get old, maybe we're still young
Maybe we always look back and think it was better than it was
Maybe these are the moments
Maybe I've been missing what it's about
Been scared of the future, thinking about the past
While missing out on now
We've come so far, I guess I'm proud
And I ain't worried about the wrinkles around my smile
I've got some scars, I've been around
I've felt some pain, I've seen some things, but I'm here now
Those good old days

You don't know, what you've got
Till it goes, till it's gone
You don't know, what you've got
Till it goes, till it's gone

I wish somebody would have told me babe
Some day, these will be the good old days
All the love you won't forget
And all these reckless nights you won't regret
Someday soon, your whole life's gonna change
You'll miss the magic of these good old days

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Macklemore

Ben Haggerty (born June 19, 1982), better known by his stage name Macklemore, is an American musician. Macklemore works with Ryan Lewis (producer), Andrew Joslyn (violin) and Owour Arunga (trumpet). Haggerty has been releasing music independently since 2000, and has since gained a significant online fanbase. He has released one mixtape, three EPs and two albums without mainstream support. His music videos, including "Same Love" and "Thrift Shop", have been viewed on YouTube more than 35 million times. more »

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Written by: ANDREW JOSLYN, BEN HAGGERTY, JOSHUA KARP, KESHA SEBERT, SAMUEL WISHKOSKI, TYLER W ANDREWS

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Genre & Album Info
"Good Old Days" is a song from Macklemore's solo album, "Gemini." The song is a blend of hip-hop and soul music.
Collaboration
The track features singer-songwriter, Kesha. This was their first partnership in a song.
Release Date
"Good Old Days" was released on September 19, 2017, as the third single from the album.
Song Theme
The song is a nostalgic piece that reflects on Macklemore and Kesha’s past and their journey to success.
Chart Performance
It peaked at number 11 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. Internationally, in Australia and Canada, the song reached the top 40.
Music Video
The music video of the song, set in the mood of a retro road trip and campfire singalong, was released on September 21, 2017.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews for its emotional depth and reflective lyrics.
Live Performances
Macklemore and Kesha performed "Good Old Days" live for the first time on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on September 25, 2017.
Lyrics Insight
In the song’s lyrics, both Macklemore and Kesha exhort listeners to appreciate the present because someday it will be part of their "good old days."
Certifications
The song has been certified Platinum in Australia and the US, indicating that it has sold 70,000 and 1,000,000 units in the respective countries.
Societal Impact
The song was included in a number of end-of-the-year 2017 best songs lists, further demonstrating its impact and resonance with audiences.

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