I believe most people are good
And most mama’s oughta qualify for sainthood
Those are the first 2 lines in the chorus of the song Most People Are Good sung by Luke Bryan. I listen to mostly C&W music these days. Although my taste in music varies wildly. Those 2 lines made me think.
I DO think that most people ARE good. I tend to wear my heart on my sleeve. I will trust and believe what you say until you prove that I cannot. This is just the way that I’m wired. I’ve TRIED to be more wary or cynical of people, but I just can’t do it. My heart won’t let me. I just believe that in general, most people ARE good.
Call it what you will. Call it naive’, or call it stupid, it’s who I am. In today’s world, I know that having faith in people, like I have, is a little hard to swallow. BUT look at it this way. If you start out with the faith that the person standing in front of you is a good person, you are going into the involvement with this person with a positive attitude!
I also believe that putting out that positivity into the universe will bring positivity back to you. Karma.
And can’t we all use a little more positivity in our lives?
Now, addressing the 2nd line in that chorus. And most mama’s oughta qualify for sainthood
Amen.
Below are the lyrics to the song Most People Are Good. Look it up on YouTube. I think you’ll enjoy listening to it. And you might just be a little less cynical after hearing it. 🙂
Turn off the screen, go climb a tree, get dirt on their hands
I believe we gotta forgive and make amends
‘Cause nobody gets a second chance to make new old friends
I believe in working hard for what you’ve got
Even if it don’t add up to a hell of a lot
And most mama’s oughta qualify for sainthood
I believe most Friday nights look better under neon or stadium lights
I believe you love who you love
Ain’t nothing you should ever be ashamed of
I believe this world ain’t half as bad as it looks
I believe most people are good
But I still wanna go even if they were paved in dirt
I believe that youth is spent well on the young
‘Cause wisdom in your teens would be a lot less fun
I believe if you just go by the nightly news
Your faith in all mankind would be the first thing you lose
And most mama’s oughta qualify for sainthood
I believe most Friday nights look better under neon or stadium lights
I believe you love who you love
Ain’t nothing you should ever be ashamed of
I believe this world ain’t half as bad as it looks
I believe most people are good
And every breath’s a gift, the first one to the last
And most mama’s oughta qualify for sainthood
I believe most Friday nights look better under neon or stadium lights
I believe you love who you love
Ain’t nothing you should ever be ashamed of
I believe this world ain’t half as bad as it looks
I believe most people are good
I believe most people are good
*Day 21 of my 30 day Post-a-day challenge. 🙂
Copyright (C) 2018 Penny Wilson
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This is lovely and upbeat, Penny. I used to think that all people were good but recent events are tainting that rosy picture.
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I know that the world can be a very ugly place at times, but I try to keep the faith. Thank you Robbie! ❤
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Pretty good philosophy, I agree most people are good, and besides, gotta love anything that’s come out of Luke Bryan’s mouth 🤗
Love C&W. There are some great uplifting themes in c&w music. Anything by Diamond Rio and a lot by Little Big Town fits this bill. I knew I liked you for a reason… it’s your incredible taste in music 😁
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I agree. Thanks Jess! ❤
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This is so perfect! Susan and I watched him sing this Sunday night in the ACM Awards show! Great post, great song! ☺❤
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Thank you so very much Walt. I’m glad you liked it! ❤
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You’re very welcome Penny ☺
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I agree, most people are good. A lot of people don’t act good for various reasons. A lot of people have whacked beliefs that aren’t so good. And there are a few, hopefully very few, people who really aren’t – the psychopaths, sociopaths and such. But deep down inside, most people are good.
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I agree wit you Trent. Some people have “reasons” to not be good. Thanks for reading my friend! 🙂
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There are a lot of good lines in this song. I’m not a country western music listener, choosing instead to listen to Christian music which uplifts me.
As far as “most people are good,” I would hope so. But not all are and we really need to trust our guts on that. And our observations. And the evidence. Those are all determining factors in deciding whether someone may be less than honest, manipulative and ill-intentioned toward you. Still, I believe most people are good.
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I agree Audrey. I’ve learned to listen to my gut over the years. It’s usually right! 🙂
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love the thought – love the song
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Thanks Paul.<3 Me too.
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Thanks Paul. ❤ Me too.
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Hey Penny – hope this finds you well and in good spirits 🙂
l have nominated you and your blog for the Liebster award 2018:
https://aguycalledbloke.blog/2018/04/17/liebster-award-nomination-6/
Rory 🙂
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You are so kind Rory. I’ll see what I can come up with! Thank you!
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Pleasure Penny 🙂
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Reblogged this on The Militant Negro™.
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Thank you Sweets! ❤
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Enjoy your Tuesday. 🙃💕🤗🌹😌🌷😉🌾
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Lovely. 🙂
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Thank you Beckie!
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