Good News
Amy Helm Lyrics
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Ain't that good news, yeah ain′t that news
My baby's coming home tomorrow
Ain't that news, yeah ain′t that news
Got a letter just the other day
Telling me he was on his way
And he wants me to meet him at the station
In the letter he told me he loved me
Ain′t that good news, yeah ain't that news
In the letter he told me he loved me
Ain′t that news, yeah ain't that news
He said he′s sorry that he left
Found out he don't want nobody else
Said he wants me all to himself
Ain't that good news, yeah ain′t that news
Good news, ain′t that good news
Yeah, ain't that news
My baby′s coming home tomorrow,
Ain't that good news, ain′t that news
Gonna have him a party at the station
Ain't that good news, ain′t that news
Gonna have him a party at the station
Ain't that news, yeah ain't that news
I can′t wait to get him home
Where we can be alone
Disconnect the telephone
Ain′t that good news, yeah ain't that news
Good news, ain′t that good news
Yeah, ain't that news
My baby′s coming home tomorrow,
Ain't that good news, ain′t that news
Good news, ain't that good news
Yeah, ain't that news
My baby′s coming home tomorrow,
Ain′t that good news, hey ain't that news
My baby′s coming home tomorrow,
Ain't that good news, ain′t that news
The lyrics to Amy Helm's song Good News express a joyful anticipation for the return of a loved one. The singer of the song receives a letter from a significant other stating that they are coming home the following day, and expresses their excitement through the repetition of the phrase "Ain't that good news?" The simple, repeating chorus adds to the overall joyful and upbeat tone of the song. The singer also notes that their partner expressed their love in the letter and apologized for leaving, stating that they only want to be with the singer. The anticipation of reuniting with their loved one causes the singer to plan a party at the station and look forward to spending time alone with them again.
Line by Line Meaning
Said my baby's coming home tomorrow
The singer states that her baby is returning home tomorrow
Ain't that good news, yeah ain't that news
The singer expresses enthusiasm and confirms the previous statement
Got a letter just the other day
The singer received a letter recently
Telling me he was on his way
The letter informed the artist that her baby was returning home soon
And he wants me to meet him at the station
The baby requested that the artist meet him at the station
Ain't that good news, yeah ain't that news
The singer repeats her excitement about her baby's return and his request
In the letter he told me he loved me
The singer received a message of love from her baby
Ain't that good news, yeah ain't that news
The artist expresses her happiness regarding the message
He said he's sorry that he left
The baby apologized for leaving the artist
Found out he don't want nobody else
The baby discovered he did not want anyone else but the artist
Said he wants me all to himself
The baby expressed his desire for a monogamous relationship with the singer
Ain't that good news, yeah ain′t that news
The artist is happy about the baby's confession and request
Gonna have him a party at the station
The singer plans to celebrate her baby's return at the station
Ain't that good news, ain′t that news
The singer is excited about the celebration
I can't wait to get him home
The singer is impatient to be alone with her baby
Where we can be alone
The artist wants privacy with her baby
Disconnect the telephone
The artist wants to disconnect the telephone for privacy
Ain't that good news, yeah ain't that news
The singer is happy about the prospect of being alone with her baby
My baby's coming home tomorrow
The singer repeats the happy news of her baby's imminent arrival
Ain't that good news, ain't that news
The artist reiterates her excitement about her baby's return
Contributed by Gavin C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@BrowseMore
Just heard this today on WUMB-FM. This song is the bomb. Amy is a talent extraordinaire. And covering Sam Cooke, well even better. Wow!
@robertfullasan7323
Love this - its so 'old zeppelin' sounding with the acoustics and the bluesy sound - its wonderful and gonna be stuck in my head all day!
@SketchyFolk1
I love this!!! One shot...freaking amazing!!
@mamabrooks4638
I just watched the movie....heard you singing with your dad....you are amazing, dear woman! Love your soul!!!
@writer125
That looked like a whole lot of fun to do. Great sounding tune too. Thanx for posting this.
@TommyAdair
Great music, Awesome video!
@dabillytweetshow8473
This is Fabulous!!
@TheIboy505
Damn good talent.
@MarkLavengood
This is SO GOOD Amy! <3<3<3<3
@k.love-joyce7228
Awesome!!!