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Real Good Thing is the first track off of Newsboys' fifth studio album, Going Public. It was released as a single and received some airplay, but was outshined by bigger hits such as Spirit Thing and, appropriately, Shine. Nevertheless, it was still included in the compilation album The Greatest Hits. The lyrics were written by Peter Furler and Steve Taylor, with music by Furler and Jody Davis.
Lyrics[]
Chorus
When we don't get what we deserve
That's a real good thing (real good thing)
When we get what we don't deserve
That's a real good thing (a real good thing)
Born to sin
And then get caught
All our good deeds
Don´t mean squat
Sell the Volvo
Shred the Visa
Send the cash to Ma Theresa
Great idea
The only catch is
You don't get saved
On merit badges
Chorus
Doctor´s coming
Looking grim
"Do you have a favorite hymn?"
Check your balance through the years
All accounts are in arrears
Guilt is bitter
Grace is sweet
Park it here
on the mercy seat
Chorus repeats three more times
Trivia[]
- This song contains some of the first lyrics in the Newsboys' discography that clearly reflect evangelical beliefs on human nature and justification.
The Greatest Hits |
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Tracks: I Fought the La... | Breakfast | Million Pieces (Kissin' Your Cares Goodbye) | Shine | Something Beautiful | In the Belly of the Whale | He Reigns | Wherever We Go | Take Me to Your Leader | Stay Strong | Entertaining Angels | Reality | You Are My King (Amazing Love) | Real Good Thing | Joy | Spirit Thing | It Is You | I'm Not Ashamed |
Going Public |
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Tracks: Real Good Thing | Shine | Spirit Thing | Let It Rain | Going Public | Truth and Consequences | Lights Out | Be Still | When You Called My Name | Elle G. |