crazyaboutmika Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) From Webster concert thread, last night Mika sang Good Wife for the first time It's a masterpiece https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTRddKpzurQ Comes on over Wants to drown his sorrows Got a two-seater sofa and some whiskey in a bottle Broke and in tears with the weight of the world on his shoulder Oh my God, Sam What’s happened to ya? Says his wife’s just left him With his two-year-old daughter To live in Acapulco with some idiot She only met a couple months ago. I wish I could tell you that If it was me, I would be a good wife, I would never doubt you, Ours would be a good life We could be better than so many I would never stress you About bringing home the plenty For all these things Another life I'll have to wait Would have been perfect If only God had wanted it But you’ll never know it and we’ll get old, Let’s not talk about it rest your head upon my shoulder You'll never know, you'll never know you'll never know the good life,You'll never know the good life,You'll never know the good life Somebody once told me that there are watchers and there are doers in this world, I guess I’m a watcher not by choice it’s just what I was hurled We’re just two friends It's not a risky situation I wish I could tell you that If it was me, I would be a good wife, I would never doubt you, Ours would be a good life We could be better than so many I would never stress you about bringing home the plenty For all these things another life I'll have to wait, Would have been perfect, if only God had wanted it, You’ll never know it and we’ll get old, Let’s not talk about it rest your head upon my shoulder You'll never know, you'll never know you'll never know the good life,You'll never know the good life,You'll never know the good life Rest your head upon my shoulder I'm so tired, you can't see Now that life’s a little colderI could love you simply Even if you’ll never knowWouldn't leave if it was me My love would never run away like the sunshine Good time friend not just the good time For all these things another life I'll have to wait, Would have been perfect if only God had wanted it, You’ll never know it and we’ll get old, Let’s not talk about it rest your head upon my shoulder You'll never know, you'll never know you'll never know the good life,You'll never know the good life,You'll never know the good life Edited June 15, 2015 by crazyaboutmika tweaking lyrics 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecs_89 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 English is not my mother tongue but I'm trying to guess the lyrics too! I'll post mine asap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyaboutmika Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 English is not my mother tongue but I'm trying to guess the lyrics too! I'll post mine asap Not mine either thanks for your help 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chloe940 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I can't help you but thank you for what you've already found 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) This is what I've got. Still some key things missing. Maybe people who were at the gig will have a clearer idea. I am hearing "sisters" in the opening verse but I am guessing it is something else to set up the story which I am assuming has to do with the man's wife (not anyone's sister)...?..I knowHe wants to drown his sorrowsOn (?) a two-seater sofaAnd some whiskey in a bottleBroken tears with the weight of the world on his shouldersOh my god ?, what's happened to your ?Why ?? a two year old daughter?? the poor girl with some idiot she met a couple months agoI wish I could tell you thatIf it was me I would be a good wifeI would never doubt youOurs would be a good lifeWe could be better than so manyI would never stress youBy bringing home the ?For all these things another life will have to waitLife could be perfectIf only god had wantedBut we'll never know itWe'll get oldLet's not talk about itRest your head upon my shoulderYou'll never know, you'll never know, you'll never know the good lifeYou'll never know the good lifeYou'll never know the good lifeSomebody once told me that there are watchers and there are doers in this worldGuess I'm a watcher not by choiceIt's just what I was...Just two friends it ain't a risky situationI wish I could tell you thatIf it was me I would be a good wifeI would never doubt youOurs would be a good lifeWe could be better than so manyI would never stress youBy bringing home the ?For all these things another life will have to waitLife could be perfectIf only god had wantedBut we'll never know itWe'll get oldLet's not talk about itRest your head upon my shoulderYou'll never know, you'll never know you'll never know the good lifeYou'll never know the good lifeYou'll never know the good lifePlace your head upon my shoulderNow that life's a little colderEven if you'll never know??For all these things another life will have to waitLife could be perfectIf only god had wantedBut we'll never know itWe'll get oldLet's not talk about itRest your head upon my shoulderYou'll never know, you'll never know, you'll never know the good lifeYou'll never know the good lifeYou'll never know the good life Edited May 5, 2015 by Christine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecs_89 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Not mine either thanks for your help My pleasure! It was fun! Posting mine right away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manon14 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) This is what I've got. Still some key things missing. Maybe people who were at the gig will have a clearer idea. I am hearing "sisters" in the opening verse but I am guessing it is something else to set up the story which I am assuming has to do with the man's wife (not anyone's sister)...? ..I know He wants to drown his sorrows On (?) a two-seater sofa And some whiskey in a bottle Broken tears with the weight of the world on his shoulders Oh my god ?, what's happened to your ? Why ?? a two year old daughter ?? the poor girl with some idiot she met a couple months ago I wish I could tell you that If it was me I would be a good wife I would never doubt you Ours would be a good life We could be better than so many I would never stress you By bringing home the ? For all these things another life will have to wait Life could be perfect If only god had wanted But we'll never know it We'll get old Let's not talk about it Place your head upon my shoulder You'll never know, you'll never know, you'll never know the good life You'll never know the good life You'll never know the good life Somebody once told me that there are watchers and there are doers in this world Guess I'm a watcher not by choice It's just what I was... Just two friends it ain't a risky situation I wish I could tell you that If it was me I would be a good wife I would never doubt you Ours would be a good life We could be better than so many I would never stress you By bringing home the ? For all these things another life will have to wait Life could be perfect If only god had wanted But we'll never know it We'll get old Let's not talk about it Place your head upon my shoulder You'll never know, you'll never know you'll never know the good life You'll never know the good life You'll never know the good life Place your head upon my shoulder Now that life's a little colder Even if you'll never know ? ? For all these things another life will have to wait Life could be perfect If only god had wanted But we'll never know it We'll get old Let's not talk about it Place your head upon my shoulder You'll never know, you'll never know, you'll never know the good life You'll never know the good life You'll never know the good life I was just typing lyrics that are very similar to this, only you've got more Guess I'm a watcher not by choice It's just what I deserve We're just good friends it ain't a risky situation That's what I hear though. Edited May 5, 2015 by Manon14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecs_89 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) Here we go updated He comes on over, wants to drown his sorrows on the, Two-seat sofa and some whiskey in a bottle Broken tears with the weight of the world on his shoulders oh my God Sam(?) what's happened to your senses why she's just left with two year old daughter Driven to Acapulco with some idiot she met a couple months ago. I wish I could tell you that If it was me I would be a good wife I would never doubt you ours would be a good life we could be better than so many I would never stress you about bringing home the plenty for all these things another life we'll have to wait our life could be perfect if only God had wanted it but we'll never know it we'll get old let's not talk about rest your head upon my shoulder you'll never know x2 you'll never know the good life x3 somebody once told me that there are watchers and there are doers in this world Guess I'm watcher not by choice it's just what I was told(?) we're just good friends and in a risky situation I wish I could tell you that If it was me I would be a good wife I would never doubt you Ours could be a good life we could be better than so many I would never stress you about bringing home the plenty for all these things another life we'll have to wait our life could be perfect if only God had wanted it but we'll never know it we'll get old let's not talk about rest you head upon my shoulder you'll never know x2 you'll never know the good life x3 Rest your head upon my shoulder Now that life’s a little colder Even if you’ll never know My love will never run away just like sunshine Return only with the good times For all these things another life we'll have to wait our life could be perfect if only God had wanted it But we'll never know it We'll get old let's not talk about rest you head upon my shoulder you'll never know x2 you'll never know the good life x3 Edited May 6, 2015 by alecs_89 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I was just typing lyrics that are very similar to this, only you've got more Guess I'm a watcher not by choice It's just what I deserve We're just good friends it ain't a risky situation That's what I hear though. Sounds good Just realized I think it's "rest your head upon my shoulder" instead of "place your head..." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlelady Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 thanks guys :hug: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyaboutmika Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) It's even better with lyrics Thank you so much Christine, Manon and Alecs Edited May 5, 2015 by crazyaboutmika 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emelyne412 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Thanks for your work ! Great job I tried to hear what he sang, without success Just few sentences ^^ I like, it is funny ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Here we go updated Just want to say I like your signature 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecs_89 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) Just want to say I like your signature Thanks! I'm quoting a girl in this vid: 30 seconds to Mars - Closer To The Edge. When I've heard those words I thought "that's totally me!" Edited May 5, 2015 by alecs_89 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krysady Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Thanks everyone for the lyrics Now those are proper Mika lyrics,not L'Amour bla bla bla 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikasister Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I love this song for the first time I heard a bit in that documentary for " Accès Illimité" instantly I knew it would be one of my favorite songs. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poisonyoulove Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) I hear "...what's happened to your senses? Wife's just left with his two year old daughter" And I think this is my favorite of the new songs. Edited May 5, 2015 by Poisonyoulove 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsMichaeeel Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) This is what I heard. I couldn't work out the fast part in the bridge, though:He comes on over, wants to drown his sorrows on the, Two-seat sofa and some whiskey in a bottle Broken tears with the weight of the world on his shoulders Oh my God Sam, what’s happened to your senses? Wife’s just left with a two year-old daughter Driven Acapulco with some idiots you met a couple months ago. I wish I could tell you that If it was me, I would be a good wife, I would never doubt you, Ours would be a good life We could be better than so many I would never stress you about bringing home the plenty For all these things, another life I’ll have to wait, Life could be perfect, if only God had wanted it, You’ll never know it, we’ll get old, Let’s not talk about it, rest your head upon my shoulder You'll never know, you'll never know, you'll never know the good life,You'll never know the good life,You'll never know the good life Somebody once told me that there are watchers and there are doers in this world, Guess I’m a watcher, not by choice, it’s just what I deserve, We’re just two friends, it ain’t a risky situation I wish I could tell you that If it was me, I would be a good wife, I would never doubt you, Ours would be a good life We could be better than so many I would never stress you about bringing home the plenty For all these things, another life I’ll have to wait, Life could be perfect, if only God had wanted it, You’ll never know it, we’ll get old, Let’s not talk about it, rest your head upon my shoulder You'll never know, you'll never know, you'll never know the good life,You'll never know the good life,You'll never know the good life Rest your head upon my shoulder Now that life’s a little colder Even if you’ll never know My love will never hurt the sunshine (?) We’ll keep (?) about the good time For all these things, another life I’ll have to wait, Life could be perfect, if only God had wanted it, You’ll never know it, we’ll get old, Let’s not talk about it, rest your head upon my shoulder You'll never know, you'll never know, you'll never know the good life,You'll never know the good life,You'll never know the good life Edited May 5, 2015 by ItsMichaeeel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Love ♫ Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 This is pure MIKA. Brilliantly crafted song, so excited for the album !!!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdeb Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I think Michael has most of it -- he's hearing the same things I'm hearing except in one or two places, which I've marked in red below.He comes on over, wants to drown his sorrows on the, Two-seat sofa and some whiskey in a bottle Broken tears with the weight of the world on his shoulders Oh my God Sam, what’s happened to your senses? Wife’s just left with a two year-old daughter Driven to Acapulco with some idiot she met a couple months ago. I wish I could tell you that If it was me, I would be a good wife, I would never doubt you, Ours would be a good life We could be better than so many I would never stress you about bringing home the plenty For all these things, another life I'll have to wait, Life could be perfect, if only God had wanted it, You’ll never know it, we’ll get old, Let’s not talk about it, rest your head upon my shoulder You'll never know, you'll never know, you'll never know the good life,You'll never know the good life,You'll never know the good life Somebody once told me that there are watchers and there are doers in this world, Guess I’m a watcher, not by choice, it’s just what I ? (I don't think it's deserve, but I can't make out the word) We’re just two friends, it ain’t a risky situation I wish I could tell you that If it was me, I would be a good wife, I would never doubt you, Ours would be a good life We could be better than so many I would never stress you about bringing home the plenty For all these things, another life I'll have to wait, Life could be perfect, if only God had wanted it, You’ll never know it, we’ll get old, Let’s not talk about it, rest your head upon my shoulder You'll never know, you'll never know, you'll never know the good life,You'll never know the good life,You'll never know the good life Rest your head upon my shoulder Now that life’s a little colder Even if you’ll never know My love will never run away just like sunshine Return only with the good times For all these things, another life I'll have to wait, Life could be perfect, if only God had wanted it, You’ll never know it, we’ll get old, Let’s not talk about it, rest your head upon my shoulder You'll never know, you'll never know, you'll never know the good life,You'll never know the good life,You'll never know the good life And in the interest of trying to find the perfect version of the lyrics, here's my version of Good Wife. Unfortunately, either something is wrong with my camera, or the lights were messing with my autofocus, because it keeps going in and out. But the sound is pretty good and you can see Mika's mouth clearly most of the time, which helps when trying to decipher the lyrics. [media] [/media] 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyara Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Thanks guys for the lyrics! My favourite part's when he sings ''For all these things, another life I’ll have to wait''. I don't know why, but when I first listened to the song today, it sounded familiar. Did anyone have the same feeling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyaboutmika Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 Thanks! I'm quoting a girl in this vid: 30 seconds to Mars - Closer To The Edge. When I've heard those words I thought "that's totally me!" I like them a lot too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_RV Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Love this song! Thanks for posting! P.S. I'm learning the emoticon language... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyaboutmika Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 Thank you Michael and Deb The more I hear it , the more I love it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyaboutmika Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 Thanks guys for the lyrics! My favourite part's when he sings ''For all these things, another life I’ll have to wait''. I don't know why, but when I first listened to the song today, it sounded familiar. Did anyone have the same feeling? It does sound vaguely familiar, I think that's because it reminds me of another Mika song, but I can't figure out which one....maybe a bit of Blue Eyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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