Good Friday
Black Crowes Lyrics
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Luxury is temporary than it's gone
I thought that we would happen
I guess I'm wrong
We'll move along
I know this will be awkward
But not for long
Cause soon you'll have a new boy
I will not forgive you
Nor will I accept the blame
I will see you on Good Friday
On Good Friday
I'm sorry I couldn't do this yesterday
And tomorrow I am busy and what
It is I can't say
And Saturday's no good
I got a show
So it's got to be Good Friday
Then it's so long
You, You come and go when you please
I know unfulfilled heads
I know you do too
But I, you know I never see
Things through,
Never paid attention to you
But honey I tried.
The lyrics of Black Crowes' Good Friday are about a failed relationship that is coming to an end. The song is imbued with intense, raw emotions that highlight the pain, awkwardness, and resignation that comes with the realization that the relationship is over. With the line, “Luxury is temporary, then it’s gone,” the singer laments the fleeting nature of happiness and the impermanence of love. He then expresses his disappointment that the relationship did not work out, saying, “I thought that we would happen, I guess I'm wrong, we'll move along.”
The singer is resigned to the fact that the relationship cannot be saved. He acknowledges that it will be awkward when they meet, but assures his former partner that it will not be for long, as she will soon have a new boyfriend to “sing you songs.” Despite acknowledging that he never paid attention to her, he realizes their relationship is over and he will not forgive her or accept the blame for it. The only thing left is for the two to meet on Good Friday, implying a final goodbye.
The song is a bittersweet ode to love and loss, the lyrics full of melancholy and regret. The powerful vocals add to the emotional weight of the song, which is backed by a bare, stripped-down musical arrangement. The song has long been a favorite among fans of Black Crowes, who have been drawn to its unforgettable lyrics and powerful delivery.
Line by Line Meaning
We've been avoiding this for so long
We have been avoiding having this conversation for a long time
Luxury is temporary than it's gone
Wealth and riches are fleeting and can disappear in an instant
I thought that we would happen
I believed that we would be together
I guess I'm wrong
I was mistaken in my beliefs
We'll move along
We will continue on with our separate lives
I know this will be awkward
I understand that this conversation will be uncomfortable
But not for long
However, it will not last forever
Cause soon you'll have a new boy
Because you will soon have a new partner
To sing you songs
Who will serenade you with music
I will not forgive you
I will not grant you forgiveness
Nor will I accept the blame
I refuse to take responsibility for what has happened
I will see you on Good Friday
I will meet with you on Good Friday
On Good Friday
Specifically on the day of Good Friday
I'm sorry I couldn't do this yesterday
I regret that I was unable to talk to you yesterday
And tomorrow I am busy and what
I have other commitments tomorrow and cannot meet with you then
It is I can't say
I cannot disclose what is occupying my time tomorrow
And Saturday's no good
I am busy on Saturday as well
I got a show
I have a performance
So it's got to be Good Friday
Therefore, we need to schedule our meeting for Good Friday
Then it's so long
After that, we will go our separate ways
You, You come and go when you please
You have a tendency to appear and disappear as you wish
I know unfulfilled heads
I understand the feeling of disappointment and unfulfillment
I know you do too
I believe that you also share this sentiment
But I, you know I never see
However, I must admit that I fail to see
Things through
Things to their conclusion
Never paid attention to you
I was not diligent in my attentiveness to you
But honey I tried.
But my dear, I did try.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS ROBINSON, CHRISTOPHER MARK ROBINSON, RICH ROBINSON, RICH S. ROBINSON
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