Sometimes Good by Deva Mahal

One of the most powerful voices in Aotearoa music, Deva Mahal, is teasing a new project with today’s release of the devastatingly beautiful single ‘Sometimes Good’.

Sultry and sexy, ‘Sometimes Good’ captures the vulnerability and depth of Deva’s songwriting and showcases her unmistakable, jaw-dropping vocal. It also comes with a potent message.

“People can fool you for only so long before you see past their 20 percent. This is for all the people who
have held onto something or someone that wasn't good for you. For those who accepted the breadcrumbs instead of waiting for the whole damn meal,” says Deva.

“We all wanna be loved and find real connection and it's out there to find once we stop accepting the bare
minimum. Sometimes... there is just a bad person... who's sometimes good.”

Tracklist

1.	Sometimes Good	3:32

Lyrics

My mind has shifted focus
Thought I was happy out here on my own
And I was
But only on the surface
Cause now I got that rise and shine
But when the night is all but said then done
Can’t help but thinkin I’m the only one
Waking with you more than on my mind
Cause I want you early

We never make it till the mornin
Leave my bed without a warnin
Then suddenly it’s full halt
Got me thinkin that it’s my fault

Baby you burned me once
Boy, you burned me nice
I am a fool, let you burn me nice.
I don’t know why, don’t why
I never quit when I should.
Bout time I understood  your a bad man
Who’s sometimes good

See now I’m done with being played with.
You’re toying with me while my cards are on the table
King of my heart
Ain’t fo your entertainment
I’m taking what I got and walkin out.
So what’s your wager?
Who’s this game with?
It’s getting late.
Getting close to that flame.
If you can’t take the heat I’m bringin when the day breaks
I’m done with burnin through the night to watch you fold in

We never make it till the mornin
Leave my bed without a warnin
Then suddenly it’s full halt
Got me thinkin that it’s my fault

Baby you burned me once
Boy, you burned me nice
I am a fool, let you burn me nice.
I don’t know why, don’t why
I never quit when I should.
Bout time I understood  your a bad man
Who’s sometimes good

You left me cryin in the dark
body’s achin just from the memory
Can’t say you didn’t play your part
Played it so well
That even I fell

Baby you burned me once
Boy, you burned me nice
I am a fool, let you burn me nice.
I don’t know why, don’t why
I never quit when I should.
Bout time I understood  your a bad man
Who’s sometimes

Baby you burned me once
Boy, you burned me nice
I am a fool, let you burn me nice.
I don’t know why, don’t why
I never quit when I should.
Bout time I understood  your a bad man
Who’s sometimes good

Credits

released October 24, 2025
Written By: Deva Mahal, Ashton Sellars, Iris Little
Produced By: Ashton Sellars, Deva Mahal, Chris Wethey, Benjamin Muralt
Mixed By: Scott Jacoby
Mastered By: Andy Kravitz

Guitar/ Drums/ Beats - Ashton Sellars
Bass - Benjamin Muralt
Vocal Production/ Vocals. - Deva Mahal
Backing Vocals - Deva Mahal

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