About the song
Background of “Most People Are Good” by Luke Bryan
- Released in January 2018, the song is the second single from Bryan’s album “What Makes You Country.”
- The songwriters are David Frasier, Ed Hill, and Josh Kear.
- Luke Bryan has stated he was drawn to the song’s message of positivity, believing people need reassurance about the good in the world.
- Interestingly, the line “you love who you love” in the chorus was interpreted by some as a message of LGBTQ+ support, though Bryan has said he sees the lyric with broader meanings.
Themes in “Most People Are Good”
The central theme is optimism and faith in humanity. The lyrics paint a picture of a world where kindness and compassion prevail, despite negativity that can dominate headlines.
Here’s a breakdown of some key themes:
- Positivity: The song emphasizes the good in everyday people, highlighting acts of kindness and resilience.
- Community: The lyrics celebrate the connections that bind people together, showcasing the strength found in unity.
- Hope: The song offers a hopeful outlook, encouraging listeners to believe in the basic goodness of most people.
- Love and Acceptance: The song promotes a message of tolerance and acceptance, with the line “you love who you love” being interpreted by some as supporting LGBTQ+ rights.
It’s worth noting that the song’s optimistic view has been critiqued by some for being overly simplistic in the face of real-world problems.
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Lyrics
I believe kids oughta stay kidsAs long as they canTurn off the screen, go climb a treeGet dirt on their hands
I believe we gotta forgive and make amends‘Cause nobody gets a second chanceTo make new old friends
I believe in working hard for what you’ve gotEven if it don’t add up to a hell of a lot
I believe most people are goodAnd most Mama’s oughta qualify for sainthoodI believe most Friday nightsLook better under neon or stadium lights
I believe you love who you loveAin’t nothing you should ever be ashamed ofI believe this world ain’t half as bad as it looksI believe most people are good
I believe them streets of goldAre worth the workBut I’d still wanna goEven if they were paved in dirt
I believe that youth is spent well on the young‘Cause wisdom in your teensWould be a lot less funI believe if you just go by the nightly newsYour faith in all mankindWould be the first thing you lose
I believe most people are goodAnd most Mama’s oughta qualify for sainthoodI believe most Friday nightsLook better under neon or stadium lights
I believe you love who you loveAin’t nothing you should ever be ashamed ofI believe this world ain’t half as bad as it looksI believe most people are good
I believe that days go slowAnd years go fastAnd every breath’s a giftThe first one to the last
I believe most people are goodAnd most Mama’s oughta qualify for sainthoodI believe most Friday nightsLook better under neon or stadium lights
I believe you love who you loveAin’t nothing you should ever be ashamed ofI believe this world ain’t half as bad as it looksI believe most people are good
I believe most people are goodI believe most people are good