Aria van Weye 
😔🔥 Japanese pop-punk trio Good Grief just dropped their emotional gut-punch of a single ‘GOOD TIMES,’ and it’s the bittersweet banger we didn’t know we needed. Balancing raw vulnerability with fiery instrumentals, this track captures the beautiful mess of nostalgia, heartbreak, and growing up.
The song kicks off with jangly guitars and an energetic tempo, but don’t let the upbeat pace fool you—the lyrics cut deep. Good Grief wear their hearts on their sleeves, singing about memories that haunt, smiles that faded, and friendships that changed. It’s the kind of song that makes you want to scream-sing in your bedroom and cry in your car at the same time.
Vocally, the performance is packed with emotion—gritty but melodic, with just enough crack in the voice to feel real. There’s a nostalgic edge to every note, and the driving drums keep the momentum going even when the lyrics hit like a breakup text.
Visually, the band’s music video mirrors the song’s emotional contrasts: scenes of youthful chaos, late-night drives, and fading summer memories. It’s a collage of joy and loss, drenched in neon and heartbreak.
‘GOOD TIMES’ is an anthem for everyone who’s ever missed someone they shouldn’t text, and a reminder that sadness and joy often come in the same breath. Good Grief continue to prove they’re one of the most emotionally resonant bands in Japan’s alt rock scene.
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