Gonna Be Good
Redeeming Promises: Embracing a New Path in Paul Kelly's 'Gonna Be Good'
Lyrics
I'm gonna be good from now on
I am committed to being good starting now.
I'm gonna be good
Reiteration of the commitment to being good.
I'm gonna be good from now on
Continuing the pledge to be good henceforth.
I'm gonna be good
Reaffirmation of the resolution to be good.
I wrote a list, I thought it best
I compiled a list outlining what is essential.
Of all that must apply
The list includes all the things that must be followed.
I wrote a list, it didn't take long
Creation of the list was a quick process.
I'm gonna be good from now on
Commitment to being good is restated.
I'm gonna be good
Reiteration of the commitment to being good.
I'm gonna be good from now on
Continuing the pledge to be good henceforth.
I'm gonna be good
Reaffirmation of the resolution to be good.
My sweet brothers, my sisters all
Refers to brothers and sisters in a metaphorical sense.
They're standing by
They are supportive and present.
They've been delighted, they've been appalled
They have varied reactions, both positive and negative.
I'm gonna be good from now on
Commitment to being good is restated.
I'm gonna be good
Reiteration of the commitment to being good.
Like Big John says in his song
Reference to advice from a song by Big John.
You gotta walk the line
Emphasis on the importance of staying on the right path.
The line is narrow, the line is long
The path is challenging and requires diligence.
I'm gonna be good from now on
Commitment to being good is restated.
I'm gonna be good
Reiteration of the commitment to being good.
I'm gonna be good from now on
Continuing the pledge to be good henceforth.
I'm gonna be good
Reaffirmation of the resolution to be good.
I'm gonna do right from now on
Expressing the intention to do what is right.
I'm gonna do right
Reiteration of the commitment to do what is right.
(It's gonna be good, it's gonna do right)
(Repetition emphasizing the positive outcome of doing right)
(It's gonna be good, it's gonna do right)
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