Eels: Official Band Website

Good Night On Earth

Once upon a time mom and dad felt fine
Thought it was time for a birth
Ever since then the trouble never ends
But it's a good night on Earth

Gettin' up and goin' is a sweet lament
Doin' what you gotta do is all you got
Gather up your things and run to the void
Remember what you've been taught

Soak it all in like tonic and gin
Everything for what it's worth
Is relative but look my friend
It's a good night on earth

Once upon a time I was feeling fine
And you know that time is now
Nothin' gonna wreck it
You know I can deflect it
I always do somehow

Everyone's a critic
"I can't stand eels"
So says Colin Firth
Rain on my parade
Then the clouds fade
It's a good night on Earth