"The cold is biting through each and every nerve and fibre." The release was Kershaw's second single, and features the non-album track "Monkey Business" as the B-side, which was also released as a bonus track on the 2012 re-release of the album. Thirty years ago this month, Kershaw realised one of his best known hits: The Riddle. Kershaw's first single from this album had failed to be a major hit, and it was on the strength of this recording's success that the earlier single, "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me", was promoted for a re-release. This time the single went all the way to #2 in the UK, becoming his highest-charting single there to date but not the most known[according to whom?]. You got it easy. Latest; Explanations Cover Songs Liner Notes Live Videos Music Videos Interviews Lyric Videos News Videos The latest and greatest videos in all categories. That song has made me millions of pounds over the years, along with The Riddle, Wouldn’t it be Good and I Won’t Let the Sun go Down on Me. He enters ornate doors, and the music starts to play. [1] A remix by Simon Boswell, clocking in at 7:20, appears on the album Retro:Active 4: Rare & Remixed. A very nicely written and well thought out summary. The main synth tune was produced using a combination of PPG Wave 2.2 and a Yamaha DX7. 5:14. I feel like the cold could be perceived failure, and the heat could be perceived success - the one who watches the success wants it but the one who experiences it wishes they didn't have it. sage_morphine, edited by eucalypt, "Wouldn't It Be Good" as written by Nik Kershaw, Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group. It’s put my kids through university and private school. This very special tour features all of Nik’s hits including ‘The Riddle’, ‘I Won’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me’, ‘Dancing Girls’ and a whole lot more. You don't know how bad I got it. It was covered by Maybebop, Amy Loftus, Andy Stocks, Andreas Scheinhütte and other artists. You don't know when you got it good. The video opens with two men talking, followed by heavy breathing. Wouldn't it be good.... ... No Nik Kershaw in here. The music video for "Wouldn't It Be Good", which features Kershaw cast as an alien visitor who observes the characteristics of the people around him, was directed by graphic designer Storm Thorgerson,[2] was released in 1984 and received heavy rotation on MTV, which helped the song reach No. Nik Kershaw rose to success in the mid-'80s, largely based on his two hit singles, "Wouldn't It Be Good" and "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me," only to retreat into obscurity throughout most of the '90s due to a lukewarm reception for his Radio Musicola album. Kershaw climbs stairs inside the building, enters a room and leans against the door. Wouldn't it be good to be on your side? Featured New Releases ... Wouldn't It Be Good. Its cryptic lyrics have prompted much debate among those keen to find a meaning in what Kershaw has admitted are 'nonsense, rubbish, b*ll*cks'. View All. It was released one month prior to his debut studio album Human Racing.The release was Kershaw's second single, and features the non-album track "Monkey Business" as the B-side, which was also released as a bonus track on the 2012 re-release of the album. Nik Kershaw, wearing a vintage white suit, crosses in front of an antique car, carrying a briefcase. I got it bad. Nik Kershaw - Bogart Lyrics. Don’t have an account? Kershaw performed this song at Live Aid in London's Wembley Stadium in July 1985. Log in now to tell us what you think this song means. "Wouldn't It Be Good" is a song by British singer-songwriter Nik Kershaw. Wouldn't it be good if we could live without a care? The song has been covered by numerous artists since, including Placebo, Danny Hutton Hitters, Cascada, and Soulwax. Wouldn't it be good to be in your shoes Even if it was for just one day And wouldn't it be good If we could wish ourselves away Wouldn't it be good to be on your side The grass is always greener over there And wouldn't it be good If we could live without a care You must be joking, you don't know a thing about it Learn the full song lyrics at MetroLyrics. It used chroma key technology to achieve the alien suit's special effects. Now keep this to yourself but My love plays games with me I don't mean gin or monopoly Strings me along like some pet animal or other Why d. Lyrics. Nik Kershaw originally released Wouldn't It Be Good written by Nik Kershaw and Nik Kershaw released it on the album Human Racing in 1984. @Thia007 0 Song Meaning"Wouldn't It Be Good" is a song written and recorded by singer Nik Kershaw for his 1984 studio album Human Racing. Bm You got it easy, You don't know when you got it good. Nik Kershaw's Wouldn't It Be Good - Nik Kershaw lyrics music video in high definition. 46 on the US charts. Bm It's getting harder, just keeping life and soul together. "Wouldn't It Be Good" was written and recorded by Nik Kershaw for his 1984 studio album Human Racing. Popular Song Lyrics. I absolutely love that song "Wouldn't it be good". It was also covered by Maybebop, Amy Loftus, Andy Stocks, Andreas Scheinhütte and other artists. "Wouldn't It Be Good" was the second single from Kershaw's debut solo album Human Racing and turned out to be among his more popular single releases. What if it hasn't gone the way you planned Life isn't as grand, as everyone else's There go the neighbours in their four by four It's bigger I got it bad, you don't know how bad I got it. Kershaw is also most closely associated with this song in the U.S., where it narrowly missed going Top 40. Amazing Karaoke - Wouldn't It Be Good (Karaoke Version) - Originally Performed By Nick Kershaw. Meaning Edit This song was already written in 1981 and describes Kershaw's imagination of being famous: Even if the person is very popular, he's treated like … "I got it bad You don't know how bad I got it" and "You must be joking You don't know a thing about it" Both sides have an idealised image of life on the other side. Import: 4:31 : 1995 : Nik Kershaw. Kershaw came to prominence in 1984 as a solo artist. I also felt the way you did about the lyrics. Nik Kershaw - Wouldn't It Be Good (Live Aid 1985) Marshal Elvie. Kenties Kershaw'n loistokkain hetki, yksi 80-luvun muistetuimmista sävellyksistä. He released eight singles that entered the Top 40 charts in the UK during the decade, including "Wouldn't It Be Good", "Dancing Girls", "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me", "Human Racing", "The Riddle", "Wide Boy", "Don Quixote" and … The song has been covered by numerous artists since, including Placebo, Danny Hutton Hitters, Cascada, and Soulwax. These have to be two of the best lines ever written. "Wouldn't It Be Good" is a song by British singer-songwriter Nik Kershaw. Song information for Wouldn't It Be Good - Nik Kershaw on AllMusic AllMusic. New Releases. Wouldn't It Be Good - Nik Kershaw lyrics. It's a mixture of sadness and anger at the hardships of the singer's life - with an optimistic main refrain. Nik Kershaw exploded onto the UK pop scene in 1984 as a solo artist. It was released one month prior to his debut studio album Human Racing. I'm sick of fighting, even though I know I should. It's getting harder, Just keeping life and soul together. 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It’s super easy, we promise! The grass is always greener over there. Song information for Wouldn't It Be Good - Nik Kershaw on AllMusic. Nik performed all of the favourites - Wouldn’t It Be Good, The Riddle and Won’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me - with aplomb. I feel really alone after losing my father. "Wouldn't It Be Good" was released in a single version and an extended 12" version. Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. The whole song is a perfect balance of emotional imbalances. Wouldn't It Be Good - Nik Kershaw lyrics View All. But the lyrics are so visceral and physical. You got it easy, you don't know when you've got it good. The cold is … Love it. The music video was filmed primarily in and around St. James' Court Hotel, London. I wanted to know more about it and a google search led me here. Wouldn't It Be Good is a single by Nik Kershaw from the album Human Racing. 5:18. Anthology. Nik Kershaw and his band are heading to Germany to celebrate 35 years since the release of the iconic ‘Wouldn’t It Be Good’. General CommentWhen I first heard the song, I was a kid.I thought about WWI, how there were the Germans facing the British in the trenches, and how each side felt. View wiki In 1985, "Wouldn't It Be Good" appeared on the soundtrack of the film Gotcha. The song Wouldn't It Be Good was written by Nik Kershaw and was first released by Nik Kershaw in 1984. Really glad I stumbled upon your post. [3] The closing scenes were recorded at the Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory, near Cambridge. It's getting harder just keeping life and soul together. It spent three weeks at number four on the UK charts and became a hit throughout Europe, as well as a top 10 hit in Canada and Australia. I love how the song has such a nice tune and sounds so upbeat even though the lyrics express oppositely. "The heat is stifling, burning me up from the inside." I mean, wouldn't it be good to let the killers have some kind of interactions with the players? WOULDN'T IT BE GOOD - NIK KERSHAW Transcribed by Simon Arrowsmith [Intro] Fmaj7 Bb Gm C Fmaj7 Bb Gm C Fmaj7 Bb Gm C Am Dm [Verse 1] Em Bm I got it bad, You don't know how bad I got it. Upeasti kuljeskeleva kansansävelmää muistuttava kertosäe, joka seuraa perussäveltä samoin kuin Wouldn't It Be Good'issa, pärisevät pikkurummut ja luuttusoundi, tyylikästä ja ilmavaa, kaikki kestohitissä kohdallaan kuulostamatta vieläkään liian vanhahtavalta. They can point, invite to come near, t-bag.The … Nik Kershaw - What It Is Lyrics. 4:53. Non-lyrical content copyright 1999-2021 SongMeanings, Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display. "Wouldn't It Be Good". A string of global hit singles – including ‘Wouldn’t it Be Good’, ‘The Riddle’ and his biggest hit, ‘I Won’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me’ – helped to propel him to 62 weeks on the UK Singles Chart through 1984 and 1985 – beating every other solo artist, together with performing at Live Aid. Nicholas David Kershaw is an English singer, songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. Nik Kershaw Lyrics. They say the same thing from opposite sides. A real highlight was the ballad Human Racing, an already mellow and reflective song given new layers of elegance with the orchestral backing. Lyrics submitted by Nik Kershaw ☮ Wouldn't It Be Good (Highest Quality) Dean Storm. nik kershaw - wouldn't it be good (extended version) Silver Maxie. ... Wouldn't It Be Good - Live at Live Aid, Wembley Stadium, 13th July 1985: 2: (See the video for Wouldn't It Be Good, featured this very month in Sounds of the 80s.) And wouldn't it be good if we could wish ourselves away? 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