Good Things Go Lyrics – Alexander Stewart

Good Things Go Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
The singer is opening up about feeling haunted by past mistakes and guilt. They feel like they don’t deserve another chance and admit that their unpredictable behavior is showing, even when things are going well. They recognize they sometimes make situations complicated for no clear reason, and even they don’t fully understand why they act this way. It’s a mix of apology, self-awareness, and frustration with themselves.

[Pre-Chorus]
They are frustrated with themselves for repeating the same patterns over and over.

[Chorus]
The singer knows their own flaws very deeply and admits they often push people away, even when loved. They may act distant or pretend not to hear affection, not because they don’t care, but because they struggle to show it. They acknowledge lying occasionally and not being perfect, but they’re actively trying to improve. They ask for patience as they work on themselves, expressing that they are tired of being alone and often let good things slip away because of their habits and fears.

[Verse 2]
They recognize the other person’s patience and admit it must be exhausting. They’re aware of the silence and tension but are trying to not let negativity take over.

[Pre-Chorus]
They feel anxious and negative all the time.

[Chorus]
The singer repeats that they are very aware of their own tendencies and weaknesses. Even though they try, it might not always be visible, and they often let valuable things or people go. They admit to small lies and imperfections but promise they are making an effort to grow. They want time and understanding, emphasizing that being alone has been hard, and they often sabotage their own happiness despite wanting to hold on.

[Bridge]
The singer wishes they could understand themselves better and stop repeating their mistakes. They hope their thoughts and feelings could finally line up, so they can act differently this time.

[Chorus]
Once again, the singer reflects on their self-awareness and struggle to hold on to love. They know they can act distant or dishonest at times, but they are working on themselves. They ask for patience, feeling tired of being alone, and acknowledge a tendency to let important things slip away despite wanting to improve. They keep reminding themselves and others that they are aware of their patterns and genuinely trying to change.

[Post-Chorus]
They emphasize again that they have a habit of letting valuable things or people slip away.