Goonies 'R' Good Enough

Cyndi Lauper

About Goonies 'R' Good Enough

"The Goonies 'R' Good Enough" is a 1985 song by American singer Cyndi Lauper. It was released as a single for the film The Goonies. It was her fifth Top 10 single on the Hot 100.


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2008
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Here we are
Hanging onto strains of greed and blues
Break the chain then we break down
Oh it's not real if you don't feel it
Unspoken expectations
Ideals you used to play with
They've finally taken shape for us.

What's good enough for you
Is good enough for me
It's good enough
It's good enough for me
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah

Now you'll say
You're startin' to feel the push and pull
Of what could be and never can
You mirror me stumblin' through those

Old fashioned superstitions
I find too hard to break
Oh maybe you're out of place

What's good enough for you
Is good enough for me
It's good enough
It's good enough for me
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah

(good enough) for you
Is good enough for me
It's good, it's good enough
It's good enough for me
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah

Old fashioned superstitions
I find too hard to break
Oh maybe you're out of place

What's good enough for you
Is good enough for me
It's good enough
It's good enough for me
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah

(good enough) for you
Is good enough for me
It's good, it's good enough
It's good enough for me
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah

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Cyndi Lauper

Cynthia Ann Stephanie "Cyndi" Lauper (born June 22, 1953) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She achieved success in the mid-1980s with the release of the debut solo album She's So Unusual in 1983, which included four Billboard Hot 100 top five songs: "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," "Time After Time," "She Bop," and "All Through the Night." It became the first album to have four top-five singles by a female, and earned Lauper Best New Artist at the 27th Grammy Awards in 1985. Her success continued with True Colors in 1986, which included two Billboard Hot 100 top ten songs: the number one smash "True Colors" and "Change of Heart," and earned two nominations at the 29th Grammy Awards. more »

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Written by: Cyndi Lauper, Steve Broughton, Arthur Willmore Stead

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Song Production
"Goonies 'R' Good Enough" is a song by American artist Cyndi Lauper that was released in 1985. It was her fifth Top 10 single as well as one of her most successful releases.
Song Background
The song was specially written and recorded for the film "The Goonies", a classic adventure comedy directed by Richard Donner.
Theme Interpretation
The title of the song, "Goonies 'R' Good Enough", reflects the movie's central theme about a group of misfit kids (the Goonies), who prove to be brave, resourceful, and 'good enough' to save their homes from foreclosure.
Music Video Features
The song’s music video is noteworthy as a two-part mini-movie featuring cameos by iconic wrestlers like Andre the Giant, Captain Lou Albano, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Wendy Richter, Fabulous Moolah, and Nikolai Volkoff. The video also includes appearances from the film's cast members.
Song’s Popularity
Despite its limited release (it was officially included only on the "Goonies" soundtrack and not on any of Cyndi Lauper's albums until 2003), the song quickly charmed audiences and reached number 10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Artist's Sentiment
For a long period, Lauper herself did not perform the song live because she was dissatisfied with it. However, she started including it in her live performances again in 2004 due to fan demand.
Song Covers
"Goonies 'R' Good Enough" has been covered by several artists over the years, including New Found Glory on their 2000 EP "From the Screen to Your Stereo."
Modern Internet Culture
The song has gained a new wave of popularity due to the internet culture. Multiple remixes, memes, and fan videos can be found across platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
Song in Video Games
“Goonies 'R' Good Enough” also found its way into video gaming culture. It serves as the background music for several levels of the NES game based on the movie.
Current Recognition
Despite its 80's origin, the song remains to be a fan favorite due to its catchy tune, nostalgic feel, and the popularity of the "Goonies" movie. It has reached classic status and continues to be a staple in retro playlists.

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