Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
Eric Idle
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Cheer up, Brian. You know what they say. Some things in life are bad, They can really make you mad. Other things just make you swear and curse. When you're chewing on life's gristle, Don't grumble, give a whistle! And this'll help things turn out for the best And Always look on the bright side of life! Always look on the bright side of life If life seems jolly rotten, There's something you've forgotten! And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing, When you're feeling in the dumps, Don't be silly chumps, Just purse your lips and whistle -- that's the thing! And always look on the bright side of life Come on! Always look on the bright side of life For life is quite absurd, And death's the final word. You must always face the curtain with a bow! Forget about your sin -- give the audience a grin, Enjoy it, it's the last chance anyhow! So always look on the bright side of death! Just before you draw your terminal breath. Life's a piece of shit, When you look at it. Life's a laugh and death's a joke, it's true, You'll see it's all a show, Keep 'em laughing as you go. Just remember that the last laugh is on you! And always look on the bright side of life Always look on the bright side of life Come on guys, cheer up Always look on the bright side of life Always look on the bright side of life Worse things happen at sea you know Always look on the bright side of life I mean, what have you got to lose? you know, you come from nothing you're going back to nothing what have you lost? Nothing! Always look on the bright side of life
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Written by: Eric Idle
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15 facts about this song
Origins"Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" was originally written and performed for the 1979 film, "Monty Python's Life of Brian."
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PerformersEric Idle, one of the members of the British comedy group, Monty Python, wrote the song, and all the members perform it.
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HumorThe song features in a scene where Eric Idle's character attempts to cheer up others while they are all being crucified, making it a darkly comedic piece.
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PopularityIt quickly gained popularity as a well-known British comedy song and is often played at funerals, ironically given the setting of its original performance.
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Cover VersionsNumerous cover versions of the song have been performed over the years by various artists including Bruce Cockburn, Art Garfunkel and Green Day.
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Sporting EventsThe song was sung by the crowd at the end of the 1991 Five Nations rugby tournament, thus gaining further popularity.
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Olympic Closer"Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" was highlighted globally as the closing piece for the 2012 London Olympic Games closing ceremony.
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Funeral SongA 2005 UK poll named it as the third most popular song played at funerals.
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Record ChartDespite not being initially released as a single, the song charted in the top 10 in the UK in 1991 following a campaign by radio presenter Simon Mayo.
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BroadwayThe song was also featured in Monty Python’s broadway musical adaptation, SPAMALOT.
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Single ReleaseSurprisingly, the song was not released as a single until 1991, 12 years after it initially appeared in the film, "Monty Python's Life of Brian."
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Official VideoThe official music video for "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" features Eric Idle walking through London and Brighton, singing the song as various chaotic events take place around him.
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Global ImpactThe song is internationally recognized, with translations in various languages including Dutch and German.
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Orchestral VersionThe song has also been recorded as an orchestra version featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra for the album, "Comedy Classics."
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Use in AdvertisementsOver the years, the song has been used in various advertisements in the UK, helping to cement its status as a cultural staple.
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