Good Day
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| Song by Twenty One Pilots from the album Clancy | ||||||||
| Recorded | 2019 - 2021 | |||||||
| Released | May 21, 2021 | |||||||
| Format | Digital | |||||||
| Length | 3:24 | |||||||
| Time signature | 4/4 | |||||||
| Tempo | 142 | |||||||
| Key | G major | |||||||
| Live debut | 24 September 2021 | |||||||
| Last played | 4 September 2022 | |||||||
| Live count | 52 | |||||||
| Writer | Tyler Joseph | |||||||
| Producer | Tyler Joseph, Mike Elizondo | |||||||
| Label | Fueled by Ramen, Elektra | |||||||
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Good Day is the first song on the album Scaled And Icy by Twenty One Pilots.
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| Title | Releas | Length | Recorded | Released | Notes |
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| Good Day | Scaled And Icy | 3:24 | 2019-2021 | 21 May 2021 |
Background
“Good Day” starts off Scaled And Icy on a different note than other first tracks seen on Twenty One Pilots’ albums. Whereas Jumpsuit from Trench, Heavydirtysoul from Blurryface, and Ode to sleep from Vessel immediately start off strong, “Good Day” begins with a simple piano riff reminiscent of Elton John’s style, and builds in sound as the song progresses. Frontman Tyler Joseph shared in an interview that he did so with live shows in mind, imagining the song “kicking on section by section” like lights in a warehouse.
The song is based on a thought experiment Tyler had where he wondered how he’d react if he suddenly lost everyone he held dear to him (i.e. his wife and daughter). His reaction here is one of shock and denial—the first stage of grief—as he sings out that “it’s a good day,” despite what has occurred. [1]
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