Amy Lam: Good Times

Good Times by Keola & Kapono Beamer

analyzed by Darrin Henderson

1. We were friends who rode the waves
  • In our socialization processes, we establish relationships, "Friends"

    2. Time we spent in our younger days
  • Experiences of each other revealing your values and attitudes

    3. Was a11 in fun, Oh the good times that we had.
  • Openness, trust, relationships grow as similarities are discovered

    4. We were young and it was fine
  • As children, life was playing and having fun

    5. To feel your spirits as it climbs
  • To see each other grow and eventually overcome intimidation

    6. There no regrets, only good times.
  • Disregard of negative emotions--taking life in a positive outlook

    7. We were friends in our younger days
  • We associate with those around us when something rewarding occurs

    8. Although we went our separate ways
  • Social impulses--the way you will react to society

    9. You were my friend, you never turned away
  • Huddle-buddy, the one that will help you in community integration

    10. Who can say what life will do,
  • Many environmental-social stimuluses will tempt you

    11. Life is kind to just a few
  • Those who strive will reach their potential goals

    12. Theres no regrets, only good times.
  • Not living in the past, but absorbing experiences--lessons

    13. In time we will grow
  • With time, the integrated self will emerge

    14. We will change
  • Changes within the individual will occur

    15. Just as free as the wind and the waves
  • It's up to the individual to decide how he or she will exist in society

    16. Live your life the way you choose
  • Realization of your interior dialogue

    17. Find the ones who laugh with you
  • Unity of individuals strengthens loyalty

    18. Like the sea will find it's way to shore
  • The internal and external self will eventually be coherant

    19. As the sun sinks from the sky
  • Life will never cease to exist, religious conciousness

    20. Live your life and you will find
  • The self will emerge into a better person

    21. Thereís only good times.
  • The individual will come into an understanding of the self in society. Integrate trust overcoming intimdation -the keys to good times

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