: It reached number 1 on the Billboard Dance Club Play chart.
: The track hit number 1 in Finland and reached the top 10 in Belgium, Germany, Ireland, and the Netherlands. Musical Composition
: In 2025, Billboard ranked it #56 on their list of "The 100 Best Dance Songs of All Time". Inner City - Good Life
: Saunderson wanted a follow-up to their first hit, "Big Fun," that shared its upbeat energy. Paris Grey provided 100% of the vocal melody and lyrics, transforming the techno-leaning track into a soulful house classic.
: The track's synth and vocal elements have been sampled or referenced by numerous artists, including: Britney Spears in "Up n' Down". Rihanna in "Bubble Pop". Hercules and Love Affair in "You Belong". : It reached number 1 on the Billboard Dance Club Play chart
: It is famous for its iconic "hooky" keyboard riff and Grey's soaring, optimistic lyrics about "no more bad times, only glad times". Cultural Legacy and Sampling
"Good Life" was a massive international hit, particularly in Europe and the UK. : Saunderson wanted a follow-up to their first
: The song is written in B Minor and typically plays at a tempo of 123 BPM .