While Gayle is the younger sister of Loretta Lynn, her musical sound is very different from Lynn's. Gayle's career began as country music moved towards a more pop-oriented sound in the 1970s, as exemplified by such performers as Lynn Anderson and Barbara Mandrell. Gayle's music reflects the modern Nashville sound.
You Never Miss A Real Good Thing
Crystal Gayle Lyrics
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Thinking that my heart is sinkin
Everyday the world goes by
With you gone
All I do is dream about you
Living aint a life with out you
Honey can you find it in you
To come back home
I know what it means
Never see the light of day
til it goes away
Never want a drink of water
Til the well runs dry
Never miss a real good thing
Til he says good-bye
I guess you must of had your reasons
Maybe you were right in leavin
I know you never found yourself
In what we had
And honey you've a right to blame me
Maybe even time would change me
Can't you see the good thats in me
And over look the bad
Never miss a real good thing
I know what it means
Never see the light of day
til it goes away
Never want a drink of water
Til the well runs dry
Never miss a real good thing
Til he says good-bye
Never miss a real good thing
I know what it means
Never see the light of day
til it goes away
Never want a drink of water
Til the well runs dry
Never miss a real good thing
Til he says good-bye
The lyrics of Crystal Gayle's song 'You Never Miss a Real Good Thing' depicts a woman who is reflecting on the past and her love that is no longer with her. She is experiencing a range of emotions and feels that her heart is sinking without her loved one. She acknowledges that she is dreaming about him all the time and living without him is not a life worth living. She pleads with him to come back home, telling him that he should never miss out on a real good thing. She understands the meaning of the phrase "you never miss a real good thing till it's gone" as she herself is going through the pain of losing him. She tries to convince him that there was good in their relationship and he should overlook the bad and come back to her. She knows that he had reasons for leaving but hopes that he can see the love that they once had and return.
The lyrics essentially convey the message that sometimes we don't realize the value of a good thing until it is taken away from us. The idea of not missing a real good thing until it's gone is something that many people can relate to as it is a common theme in relationships. The song speaks about the importance of forgiveness, second chances, and the value of true love.
Line by Line Meaning
Sittin on my bed a thinkin
I am sitting on my bed and thinking about my life and my relationship
Thinking that my heart is sinkin
I am feeling sad and depressed, probably because of the absence of my loved one
Everyday the world goes by
Time is passing by and life goes on, but I still feel incomplete without my loved one
With you gone
I feel empty and lonely without you here with me
All I do is dream about you
My mind is consumed by thoughts of you, and I constantly imagine what it would be like if you were with me
Living aint a life with out you
My life feels meaningless and incomplete without you in it
Honey can you find it in you
To come back home
I am pleading with my loved one to come back to me and be by my side once again
Never miss a real good thing
I know what it means
I have come to understand that you never realize how important something is until it's gone
Never see the light of day
til it goes away
Sometimes we only appreciate something once we no longer have it, and we can't see its value until it's gone
Never want a drink of water
Til the well runs dry
We often take things for granted and only realize their importance when they are no longer available to us
Never miss a real good thing
Til he says good-bye
We often don't appreciate the people and things we have until we lose them or they are no longer in our lives
I guess you must of had your reasons
I understand that you may have had valid reasons for leaving, but I still wish you were here
Maybe you were right in leavin
Perhaps you made the right decision in leaving, but it still hurts me deeply
I know you never found yourself
In what we had
I realize that you may not have felt the same way about our relationship as I did, and that's okay
And honey you've a right to blame me
I understand that you may blame me for the problems in our relationship, and I am willing to accept responsibility for my mistakes
Maybe even time would change me
I hope that with time, I can change and become a better person for you and for myself
Can't you see the good thats in me
And over look the bad
I am asking my loved one to see past my flaws and focus on the good things about me, and to give our relationship another chance
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOB MCDILL
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