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Crowded House — Everything Is Good For You
Album: Recurring Dream
Avg rating:
6.7

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Total ratings: 1095









Released: 1996
Length: 3:48
Plays (last 30 days): 2
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I see a man with a flag
And he leads the procession
And a woman shedding tears
For a man locked in prison
Yeah...
Then the two locked eyes
And for a moment I was taken
And all paths lead
To a single conclusion
Yeah...

Everything is good for you
If it doesn't kill you
Everything is good for you
One man's ending
Is another man's beginning
Everything is good for you

It's a nightmare talking
To a restless ocean
With a reckless calm
To state their position
Oh...
But if you come undone
It might just set you free

Everything is good for you
If it doesn't kill you
Everything is good for you
One man's ending
Is another man's beginning

Bring back your head
Here comes trouble
To turn me and be well
Cover your heart

Everything is good for you
If it doesn't kill you
Everything is good for you
If it doesn't kill you

Everything is good for you
Is good for you
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What a nice song! A little Beatles vibes coming on!
Posted 2 months ago by jot    [ Reply ]
 LPCity wrote:

I never noticed before how much Neil Finn sounds like Glenn Tilbrook.



interesting take. i'm not hearing that at all. but, i love both!
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Reverb suits the tone of this song. Makes it sound like a great track to play out the end of the world to...
Posted 2 years ago by snowcone    [ Reply ]
All Finn family songs are an automatic 7 and if they are bangers they go up accordingly
Posted 2 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
Who gives this less than a 7? Melody blocked? Word oblivious? 4Chan dweller? Pack some things and head up into the light.
Posted 2 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
Crowded House just yesterday announced a tour in NZ for March 2021 - Neil is being joined by his two sons Liam and Elroy. Very exciting, especially in these trying times.
Posted 4 years ago by Kevinwebb    [ Reply ]
New Crowded House album happening early 2021. 
Posted 4 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Joe Jackson's 'Everything Gives You Cancer' would be suitable return volley.
Posted 4 years ago by memoryboxer    [ Reply ]
I thought I had heard everything the Finn brothers made... then here comes this number that's all about me.  Life is so strange sometimes.
Posted 4 years ago by jahgirl8    [ Reply ]
 LPCity wrote:
I never noticed before how much Neil Finn sounds like Glenn Tilbrook. And Jude Cole!
 

Posted 5 years ago by emcibulka    [ Reply ]
First time comment.Love this music. Its all good. 

Posted 6 years ago by topanga    [ Reply ]
I never noticed before how much Neil Finn sounds like Glenn Tilbrook.
Posted 7 years ago by LPCity    [ Reply ]
Neil Finn ~ Mr. God Songwriter!
Posted 8 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
Thanks Bill the last 2 songs have brought me back to OZ, The Stranglers and Crowded House.  

 
Posted 9 years ago by melzabutch    [ Reply ]
all work and no play makes jack a dull boy
all work and no play makes jack a dull boy
all work and no play makes jack a dull boy
all work and no play makes jack a dull boy
all work and no play makes jack a dull boy
everything is good for you
everything is good for you
everything is good for you
everything is good for you
everything is good for you
dehumanize yourself and face the bloodshed
dehumanize yourself and face the bloodshed
dehumanize yourself and face the bloodshed
dehumanize yourself and face the bloodshed
dehumaniz... damn you get the idea
Posted 10 years ago by oldnickname    [ Reply ]
Isn't that Mr. Peepers on the cover? {#Eek}
Posted 11 years ago by sandpebble    [ Reply ]
RUN TO THE STEREO AND TURN IT UP!  One of the best jangle-fuzzed guitar hooks ever! & I love the truth of the words!
Posted 12 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
What does not kill me, makes me stronger!

 
Posted 12 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
ONLY BILL CAN ANSWER WHY HE'S CHOSEN
JUST THIS PARTICULAR SONG -
WHEN DOZENDS OTHER GREAT SONGS OF THIS
FINE BAND ARE AVAILABLE!

What about "Private Universe"...?

PS
HURTS ME TO GIVE THEM A "5",
and that with fan-bonus!
WEAK TUNE!

 
Ow!

My ears! 
Posted 12 years ago by meinthecorner    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

No, I think they just wrote a song - profundity is not necessarily the goal when doing so. 

Good point.
Posted 12 years ago by bronorb    [ Reply ]
 megisi wrote:
Good sound here, but, like many lyricists, someone mistook banality and repetition for profundity ... 6.
 
No, I think they just wrote a song - profundity is not necessarily the goal when doing so. 
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
It looks like it's been a long time since anybody came on to say thanks for playing this mesmerizing and immortal groove! THANKS, Bill, Rebecca, and Crowded House!
Posted 13 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
ONLY BILL CAN ANSWER WHY HE'S CHOSEN
JUST THIS PARTICULAR SONG -
WHEN DOZENDS OTHER GREAT SONGS OF THIS
FINE BAND ARE AVAILABLE!

What about "Private Universe"...?

PS
HURTS ME TO GIVE THEM A "5",
and that with fan-bonus!
WEAK TUNE!

 
Ah, stop shouting?

We get it, you don't like it. Still a good tune.

Posted 14 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
ONLY BILL CAN ANSWER WHY HE'S CHOSEN
JUST THIS PARTICULAR SONG -
WHEN DOZENDS OTHER GREAT SONGS OF THIS
FINE BAND ARE AVAILABLE!

What about "Private Universe"...?

PS
HURTS ME TO GIVE THEM A "5",
and that with fan-bonus!
WEAK TUNE!

Posted 15 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Good sound here, but, like many lyricists, someone mistook banality and repetition for profundity ... 6.
Posted 15 years ago by megisi    [ Reply ]
Go Kiwi........
Posted 16 years ago by worldwalker    [ Reply ]
Khobar Towers, 1991. Me on guard duty. Standing 50 or more stories above the desert sands. Just lonesome, winsome me under an inestimable night sky, dark thoughts of war, and Crowded House in my walkman.
Posted 16 years ago by PeaceInIraq    [ Reply ]
Was nicht tötet, hÀrtet ab!
Posted 16 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
eyes closing...must resist the Sandman...failing...zzzzzzz
Posted 17 years ago by fatcatjb    [ Reply ]
spicytomato wrote:
I can't believe the ratings are so low for this song, the guitar hook is awesome.
I agree, it's one of my favs from them too.
Posted 17 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
RIP Paul Hester
Posted 17 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
KermitDfrog wrote:
Crowded House has reunited!
That's great news!
Posted 17 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
Crowded House has reunited! Welcome to frenz.com! CROWDED HOUSE REFORM frenz.com is delighted to present to you the following press release: January 25th 2007 Crowded House founders Neil Finn and Nick Seymour have confirmed that they will be putting the band back together, with plans for a new studio album and world tour. Talking about the decision Neil said "After spending most of last year making music and hanging out with my friend Nick Seymour we are now announcing our intention to reform Crowded House with a new record entitled Time On Earth. It feels right to us that the band should re-emerge at this time and together with Mark Hart we look forward to reconnecting with the audience that we established and for whom we still hold a deep respect. We aim to make the upcoming shows and the new music every bit as vital and spirited as what has come before. We are conscious that Paul Hester was above all a great drummer and we are currently auditioning to find someone special to take that role." The band is currently putting the finishing touches on the new album for release later in the year. Tour plans are yet to be announced but the band have confirmed they will play the Coachella Music and Arts Festival in California, USA along with Bjork, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Rage Against the Machine.
Posted 17 years ago by KermitDfrog    [ Reply ]
shades of john lennon...
Posted 17 years ago by yclept    [ Reply ]
The Finn Bros...they have produced some awesome work over the yrs. Highly underated!
Posted 17 years ago by slowhand    [ Reply ]
nice message.
Posted 18 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
This song is good for me
Posted 18 years ago by HombreDeMezcal    [ Reply ]
user1 wrote:
tempted to upload a version of distant sun - but I'm not sure how well some of Neil's solo stuff - just acoustic bootlegs - would go down. can RP even play bootlegs? If not, it's such a shame - People are really mising out ;)
I realize that you wrote this in Nov, 2003 and that your last comment was Dec 04, 2003 so you are probably not around. But it would be great if you or anyone else could upload the acoustic bootlegs that you mentioned in your comment. I would love to hear it. Here's hoping.
Posted 18 years ago by artmaven    [ Reply ]
Deadicated to Dig Deep Day -- yay!
Posted 18 years ago by MikeCloud    [ Reply ]
algrif wrote:
'Everything is good for you If it doesn't kill you' I can't agree with that. This song is a living example
Until the chorus its rather interesting, but then... nah..
Posted 18 years ago by smadanayr    [ Reply ]
'Everything is good for you If it doesn't kill you' I can't agree with that. This song is a living example
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
Not the best song on this cd, but hey, not even Neil Finn is perfect. And as a songwriter, he's DAMN close.
Posted 18 years ago by babygirl614    [ Reply ]
steeler wrote:
Does not do anything for me. Repetitive guitar line; uninspiring lyrics. Meaningless.
Yeah, compared to some other CH songs this is downward bland.
Posted 18 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
veegez wrote:
The songs you listed are all terrific, and should all be on the playlist here. So should I Feel Possessed, Weather With You, It's Only Natural, Better Be Home Soon and There Goes God. Of course, I could be wrong. :)
all good...and "How Will You Go".
Posted 18 years ago by ob2    [ Reply ]
veegez wrote:
The songs you listed are all terrific, and should all be on the playlist here. So should I Feel Possessed, Weather With You, It's Only Natural, Better Be Home Soon and There Goes God. Of course, I could be wrong. :)
'Cept you're not.
Posted 19 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
serene23 wrote:
PRIVATE UNIVERSE rejected? What was he thinking?
He was thinking about unicorns, Nascar, and dirty diapers
Posted 20 years ago by JokesandJokesandJokes    [ Reply ]
Does not do anything for me. Repetitive guitar line; uninspiring lyrics. Meaningless.
Posted 20 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
Posted 20 years ago by littleblueriver7    [ Reply ]
MtnCoyote wrote:
I love Crowded House, but this one is far from the mark; had to rate it a 3.
Guess you don't love them as much as you thought..... this song, like anything else by them/Neil Finn, is a 10.
Posted 20 years ago by Mark1970    [ Reply ]
ce wrote:
Now go forth and rate them all at 10 ;) I picked my favourites from their "Best Of" CD. I love the guitar atmosphere in this song.
PRIVATE UNIVERSE rejected? What was he thinking?
Posted 20 years ago by serene23    [ Reply ]
I love Crowded House, but this one is far from the mark; had to rate it a 3.
Posted 21 years ago by MtnCoyote    [ Reply ]
This really doesn't match for 'the best of crowed house' tempted to upload a version of distant sun - but I'm not sure how well some of Neil's solo stuff - just acoustic bootlegs - would go down. can RP even play bootlegs? If not, it's such a shame - People are really mising out ;)
Posted 21 years ago by user1    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Scott: I like this one too, and bought the "Best of" CD even though I already owned all the other CH disks, just to get the three new tunes. However, my favourite CH tunes don't necessarily appear there: Love This Life - Temple of Low Men (uploaded, rejected) Sister Madly She Goes On - Woodface As Sure As I Am Nails in My Feet - Together Alone Distant Sun Catherine Wheels Their collection of orphan tunes, Afterglow, is also great.
The songs you listed are all terrific, and should all be on the playlist here. So should I Feel Possessed, Weather With You, It's Only Natural, Better Be Home Soon and There Goes God. Of course, I could be wrong. :)
Posted 21 years ago by veegez    [ Reply ]
No no, everything is well for me, silly! :p
Posted 21 years ago by rgj13    [ Reply ]
Everything is good for you, except this song.
Posted 21 years ago by eval    [ Reply ]
\"everything is good for you / if it doesn\'t kill you\" well... This song didn\'t kill me. So it\'s good :p
Posted 21 years ago by No    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by ce: I thought exactly the same, so I uploaded this song, and a few others. :) This was the result: Now go forth and rate them all at 10 ;) I picked my favourites from their "Best Of" CD. I love the guitar atmosphere in this song.
I like this one too, and bought the "Best of" CD even though I already owned all the other CH disks, just to get the three new tunes. However, my favourite CH tunes don't necessarily appear there: Love This Life - Temple of Low Men (uploaded, rejected) Sister Madly She Goes On - Woodface As Sure As I Am Nails in My Feet - Together Alone Distant Sun Catherine Wheels Their collection of orphan tunes, Afterglow, is also great.
Posted 21 years ago by Scott    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Three: I would love to see Crowded House get more exposure and this is the best venue yet! Thanks RP!
I thought exactly the same, so I uploaded this song, and a few others. :) This was the result:
Crowded House - Everything Is Good For You added Crowded House - It's Only Natural sorry Crowded House - Four Seasons In One Day added Crowded House - Instinct sorry Crowded House - Private Universe sorry Crowded House - Pineapple Head sorry Crowded House - Into Temptation added
Now go forth and rate them all at 10 ;) I picked my favourites from their "Best Of" CD. I love the guitar atmosphere in this song.
Posted 21 years ago by ce    [ Reply ]
Marginal at best
Posted 22 years ago by Heathen    [ Reply ]
I like the sentiment and the band in general, but musically this one just sort of sits there in neutral instead of taking off.
Posted 22 years ago by Wallyman    [ Reply ]
Wow! A rare track! Not so rare anymore, I guess. I would love to see Crowded House get more exposure and this is the best venue yet! How about anything from Together Alone, their swan song? Maybe In My Command, Nails in My Feet or Fingers of Love. All very thought provoking songs.... Thanks RP!
Posted 22 years ago by Three    [ Reply ]