AJR - The Good Part (Official Video)

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Directed by Edoardo Ranaboldo
Stefan Nachmann - Director of Photography
Austin Roa - Editor
Emmet Luciano - 1st Assistant Camera
Kira Handel - Steadicam Operator
Jeffrey Chance - Colorist

Lyrics:

One two three four
One two three four
One two three four

Have I done my best here, or
Will I be here next year, or
Are these my best years yet?
Was looking forward to
Being important but
I'm not important yet

If you put this scene on a movie screen
Is it called a helping hand?
If the world gets me
Where I'm supposed to be
Will I know I've made it then?
It's so hard
Can we skip to the good part?

One two three four
One two three four

If there's a good part then
I hope it's not far 'cause
I thought it'd be today
I napped on campus and
I smoked at dances but
It didn't feel so great

If you put this scene on a movie screen
Is it called a helping hand?
If the world gets me
Where I'm supposed to be
Will I know I've made it then?
It's so hard
So can we skip to the good part?

One two three four
One two three four
One two three four
One two three four

These things take time
Mom and dad they have a good life
But what am I gonna do with mine?
These things take time
Mom and dad they have a good life
But what the hell am I gonna do with mine?

[rone.studio]

My young sister (21yo) was just passed away few days ago. Exactly 5 days after my birthday. This is the last song she played... She just finished her essay and thesis defence for her bachelor degree, not having graduation yet. Having her first job a month ago, just received her first salary payroll just few days before she passed away, things are just looked like to be a beginning of her happy life, but it was ended right away. Everytime I listen to this, it crush my heart. a lot.

[addamg.]

This is basically how we all feel in life. Just wanting to skip to the best parts in life and never leave. Thank you guys.

[JaytheJaskonian]

It occurred to me back in 2019 when neotheater came out that The Good Part and Next Up Forever are two songs that give opposite perspectives of the same situation. One sings of being tired of waiting for something good to happen, and wanting to 'skip to the good part' while the other sings of knowing that once the good part comes, nothing better will come after, and so wanting to be 'next up forever' rather than just hitting their peak and then falling. Two viewpoints, two songs, both very well written!

[tangerinemu]

노래 듣고 울었습니다.
앞으로도 응원합니다.
위로가 되는 음악이네요

[Pluvillion]

I love how the violins remind us of the past and the beats remind us of the present. I think I'm gonna cry.

[prisonmike]

I’m so glad this song is finally getting the recognition it deserves! It’s helped me through some tough times of feeling lost and purposeless, and just hearing the lyrics feels so comforting. I’m so happy they’re playing it on tour next year!

[fredericsimeon]

AJR RETURNED WHEN WE NEEDED THEM THE MOST!!

[gaiartstudio]

This song hits me hard. Many people have been through a lot. We deserve the good part.

[OfStarrySkiesandFireflies]

This song holds a special place in my heart- it gives me this nostalgia feeling that isnt connected to anything, which is weird but i find myself playing this song over and over again if i can because of it. All in all, i love this song, and im glad that its getting its own music video now.

[prisonmike]

How fitting is it that a song about feeling inadequate and just wanting to skip to the bit where you’re finally important and everything worked out, took 4 years to get big

[Koop_Soup]

This has always been my favorite song of yours, glad to see it's finally getting the love it deserves. I think it's safe to say this might be the good part we've been looking for!

[RaceiramXXIV]

so sad, empty, drained morning again yet i have to get up for the people who still believe in me, and this masterpeice helps me a lot to bring my mood up

[MuzamierJafri]

Love the "Air by Bach" violin sound. So classical.

[scrapyardsatyr]

That last verse hits me hard.
My parents are both retired, my sis is married & has a solid job. They all have good lives, but I'm still trying to make something out of mine...

[dantecito]

POR FIN ESTA CANCIÓN TIENE EL RECONOCIMIENTO QUE MERECE

[albywinters]

I’ve heard this song 250 times and I plan on hearing it another 250.
AJR you speak to us so well!

[euphony.]

A song that you can actually play either during the saddest or happiest part of your life😭

[therapysession]

YOOO THIS IS MAKING MY DAY THE GOOD PART WAS THE FIRST SONG I LISTENED TO FROM YOU GUYS AHH

[divyagunasekara]

These beats are so calming which reminds me of my best parts in life. Absolutely love it!! This song deserves much more recognition

[GeorgiaFord]

1:03 “can we skip to the good part” man, I love that part