Page type: lyric reference
Artist: David Sylvian
Canonical path: /david-sylvian/the-good-son
Related lyric paths: 6
Video embedded: yes
Lyric guide
The good son
Read The good son lyrics by David Sylvian on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
person
Curated by Ethan Walker
LyroVerse team
Reference snapshot
The page facts to cite before the commentary
Use this page for the lyric text, linked artist context, and any LyroVerse editor's note attached to the song. Listener comments remain user-generated and should not be treated as the primary source.
Lyrics
The good son
The lyric stays readable and compact here; the note and related paths sit nearby so you do not lose the song while looking for context.
You know he'll take you
But not too far
Always first in line
But second to none
The good son
The good son
He loves a good tune so whistle one he knows
He looks to you to see things right
So take this ring and pass it on
There's always stories riddled with lies
You know the questions are best put aside
Listen to him
Listen closely now here he comes
It's a shameful way to behave
It'll hurt if he gets his own way
You know he'll take you
But not too far
Always first in line
Second to none
Listen closely now
Listen closely now
Here he comes
The good son
He tells himself
It's too far to come
To redefine his aspirations to be
The good son
The good son
The good son
"Don't try to make sense of it" she said
"It's all that you can do to balance up the books
For him and you"
And though he's nothing in particular
But he's game for a fight
He muscles his way in and stays for life
And all the world has come undone
And every family should have one
A good son
Quick answers
What this page can answer fast
Who performs "The good son"?
David Sylvian performs "The good son", and this lyric page sits inside the David Sylvian catalog on LyroVerse.
Are there related songs to explore after "The good son"?
Yes. The related section below points to Alphabet Angel and Black Crow Hits Shoe Shine City with a short reason for opening each page next.
Where can I find more songs by David Sylvian?
Use the artist link near the top of the page or the related paths section below to keep moving through David Sylvian's lyric pages.
Song Room
Open Song Room
Interpretations, questions, and corrections for this song
Interpretations, questions, memories, and correction notes live together here. The room stays noindex while the best insights are reviewed.
Listener comments
What people are saying
No listener comments on The good son yet.
A strong comment here is specific: the phrase you keep hearing, the mood you come back for, or the reason this song stays in rotation.
Sign in to post the first listener note. Reporting stays open to everyone.