Good People
Jack Johnson · In Between Dreams (2005)
So what's it gonna be
Cause people will tune in
How many train wrecks do we need to see
Before we lose touch of
We thought this was low
Well, it's bad, getting worse so
Where'd all the good people go
I've been changing channels
I don't see them on the TV shows
Where'd all the good people go
We got heaps and heaps of what we sow
They got this and that
With a rattle'l'tat
Testin, 1, 2
Man, what you gonna do
Bad news, misused
Got too much to lose
Gimme some truth
Now whose side are we on
Whatever you say, turn on the boobtube
I'm in the mood to obey
So lead me astray, and by the way now
Where'd all the good people go
I've been changing channels
I don't see them on the TV shows
Where'd all the good people go
We got heaps and heaps of what we sow
Sitting around, feeling far away
So far away, but I can feel the debris
Can you feel it
You interrupt me from a friendly conversation
To tell me how great it's all gonna be
You might notice some hesitation
Cause it's important to you, it's not important to me
But way down by the edge of your reason
Well, it's beginning the show
And all I really wanna know is
Where'd all the good people go
I've been changing channels
I don't see them on the TV shows
Where'd all the good people go
We got heaps and heaps of what we sow
(Where'd all the good people go)
They got this and that
With a rattle'l'tat
Testin, 1, 2
Man, what you gonna do
Bad news, misused
Gimme some truth
You got too much to lose
Now whose side are we on
But everyday anyway, ok whatever you say
(where'd all the good people go)
Wrong or resolute, I'm in the mood to obey
Station through station
Desensitizing the nation
Where'd all the people go
Going, going, gone
Good People
Jack Johnson's "Good People" serves as a gentle acoustic ballad from his 2005 album *In Between Dreams*. Released during a period where Johnson balanced his commercial success with a commitment to acoustic, folk-pop sensibilities, the track exemplifies his signature style of stripped-down instrumentation and introspective lyrics. The song features his characteristic warm vocal delivery, focusing on themes of connection and everyday life rather than grand narratives. As part of the broader discography that includes works like *Brushfire Fairytales* and *Sing-A-Longs And Lullabies For The Film Curious Ge*, "Good People" reinforces his reputation as an artist who prioritizes organic sound and emotional resonance over production complexity. The recording remains a staple of his catalog, reflecting the relaxed, sun-drenched aesthetic that defined his mid-2000s output.