Raised on Radio’s lead single, ‘Be Good to Yourself’ was a top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and a #2 hit on the US Rock charts. The song was written in only an hour’s time on the last day of recording for the album.
The lyrics an empowering message about staying positive when life’s challenges...
[Verse 1]
Running out of self-control
Getting close to an overload
Up against a no win situation
Shoulder to shoulder, push and shove
I'm hangin' up my boxing gloves
I'm ready for a long vacation
[Chorus]
Be good to yourself when, nobody else will
Oh be good to yourself
You're walking a high wire, caught in a cross fire
Oh be good to yourself
[Verse 2]
When you can't give no more
They want it all but you gotta say no
I'm turning off the noise that makes me crazy
Lookin' back with no regrets
To forgive is to forget
I want a little peace of mind to turn to
[Chorus]
Be good to yourself when, nobody else will
Oh be good to yourself
You're walking a high wire, caught in a cross fire
Oh be good to yourself
[Outro]
Be good to yourself when, nobody else will
Be Good To Yourself was written by Gregg Rolie & Jonathan Cain & Steve Perry.
Be Good To Yourself was produced by Steve Perry & Jim Gaines.
Journey released Be Good To Yourself on Mon Apr 21 1986.