I was putting together some songs for a new-found online friend and came across this song. Singer, song-writer and guitarist Nik Kershaw was one of the finest to come from the 80's. His most well-known song until now has been the mid-80's hits, 'Wouldn't It Be Good', 'I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me' (not the Elton John and George Michael version) and 'The Riddle'. His work after the first two albums, Human Racing and The Riddle, has been largely ignored by the masses even though they're accomplished works and had received good reviews from the critics.
'Wouldn't It Be Good' is an excellent song, no mistake about it. The song could be interpreted as one about despair and desolation, of 'the grass being always greener on the other side'. It has a very catchy melody and uncomplicated words that stick in your head. Simply put, the song works.
"Wouldn't it be good to be in your shoes, even if it was for just one day, wouldn't it be good if we could wish ourselves away, wouldn't it be good to be on your side, the grass is always greener over there, and wouldn't it be good if we could live without a care". The emotion is heartfelt throughout. A cover of this song by one American singer, Tommy Page was poorly executed and has none of the original sense of heartbreaking gloom.
Do people still write songs like that these days?
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