I'm Good
Covington Bucky Lyrics
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But I'm diesel fuel, and she's holy water
She don't like boys that drink, cuss, and chew
That's why I'm here, Lord, callin' on you
[Chorus]
I know I ain't been livin' like I ought to
Lord, I swear that she could make me want to
But just give me this girl and I'm good
That four wheeler would have sure been dandy
A bigger boat would have come in handy
But I'm so glad that you held out on me
'Cause now I see what I really need
[Chorus]
Yeah, baby
C'mon
Mmm, just one time
C'mon, Lord
Here we go
[Chorus x 2]
Lord, just give me this girl and I'm good
The opening lines of Covington Bucky's song "I'm Good" are about his interest in the deacon's daughter, but how their differences make it unlikely. He compares himself to diesel fuel and her to holy water, indicating that she is pure and he is rougher around the edges. She is also a devout Christian and is likely looking for someone with similar values, which Bucky acknowledges he does not currently embody. He admits that he drinks, cusses, and chews, which are not behaviors that align with her values. He turns to the Lord for help, hoping to change himself so that he can be worthy of her love.
The chorus of the song is about Bucky's desire to change himself for the better, and how this girl is the inspiration for his transformation. He admits that he hasn't been living like he should or being the best version of himself, but the girl has the power to make him want to be a better person. He recognizes that he may be asking for more than he deserves but just wants the chance to be with her. He assures the Lord that if he can have this girl, he will be good.
The second verse of the song talks about material possessions that Bucky thought he wanted, such as a four-wheeler or a bigger boat. However, he now realizes that those things don't bring him true happiness or fulfillment. He is grateful that the Lord didn't give him those things because it allowed him to see what he truly needs, which is the love of this girl.
Line by Line Meaning
Got my eye on the deacon's daughter
I am interested in the deacon's daughter
But I'm diesel fuel, and she's holy water
I am rough around the edges, and she is pure and innocent.
She don't like boys that drink, cuss, and chew
She dislikes men who indulge in vices such as alcohol, profanity, and tobacco
That's why I'm here, Lord, callin' on you
That's why I am praying to you, Lord, for help in changing my ways.
I know I ain't been livin' like I ought to
I acknowledge I have not been living righteously.
Lord, I swear that she could make me want to
I believe the deacon's daughter is a person who could inspire me to change my ways.
Maybe askin' you for more than I should
I acknowledge that my request might be unreasonable.
But just give me this girl and I'm good
All I ask for is this girl, and I believe I will have all that I need to turn my life around.
That four-wheeler would have sure been dandy
Having a four-wheeler would have been nice.
A bigger boat would have come in handy
A bigger boat would have been useful.
But I'm so glad that you held out on me
I am grateful that you did not give me everything I wanted.
'Cause now I see what I really need
Now I understand that the deacon's daughter is the most important thing I need in my life.
Lord, just give me this girl and I'm good
All I need is this girl, and I believe I will be content.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: MARK NESLER, MARTIN DODSON
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