Good Hearted Woman
Danny Davis & Willie Nelson Lyrics
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that just fell by the way
And the good life he promised
ain't what she's living today
But she never complains of the bad times
or the bad things he's done
She just talks about the good times
they've had and all the good times to come
She's a good hearted woman in love with a good timin' man
And she loves him in spite of his ways that she don't understand
And through teardrops and laughter
they'll pass through this world hand in hand
This good hearted woman in love with her good timin' man
He likes the night life and bright lights and good timin' friends
And when the party's all over she'll welcome him back home again
Though she don't understand him but she does the best that she can
This good hearted woman in love with her good timin' man
She's a good hearted woman in love with a good timin' man
And she loves him in spite of his ways that she don't understand
And through teardrops and laughter
they'll pass through this world hand in hand
This good hearted woman in love with her good timin' man
The song Good Hearted Woman is a classic country ballad that tells the story of a woman who loves a man who lives life on his own terms. The song speaks to the challenges of relationships when two people are fundamentally different and have different priorities. The lyrics describe a woman who has had to let go of some of her dreams and put up with a lot from her man, but who remains devoted to him through thick and thin. She focuses on the good times they have had and remains optimistic about the future, even though her current circumstances are not what she had imagined for herself.
The lyrics of the song also touch on the idea of compromise in relationships. The woman in the song doesn't fully understand her man's behavior or priorities, but she does her best to support him and make their relationship work. She knows that he enjoys the nightlife and hanging out with his friends, but instead of trying to force him to change, she accepts him for who he is and finds ways to make it work for both of them.
Overall, the song Good Hearted Woman is a powerful ode to love and commitment, even in the face of difficult circumstances. It celebrates the idea that true love means accepting someone for who they are, flaws and all, and finding a way to make it work despite the challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
A long time forgotten are dreams that just fell by the way
Her dreams have been forgotten in the past and are now just discarded memories
And the good life he promised ain't what she's living today
The life she's living today is not what was promised to her by her partner
But she never complains of the bad times or the bad things he's done
She doesn't complain about the negative aspects of their relationship
She just talks about the good times they've had and all the good times to come
She focuses on the positive memories they share and believes there will be more to come
She's a good hearted woman in love with a good timin' man
She is a kind and caring woman who loves a man who enjoys a good time
And she loves him in spite of his ways that she don't understand
Even though she doesn't comprehend his behavior, she still loves him
And through teardrops and laughter they'll pass through this world hand in hand
They will experience both joy and pain while walking through life together
He likes the night life and bright lights and good timin' friends
He enjoys the nightlife, bright lights, and hanging out with friends who share his interests
And when the party's all over she'll welcome him back home again
Even though he enjoys partying, she will still welcome him back home when the night is over
Though she don't understand him but she does the best that she can
Even though she doesn't fully comprehend him, she still tries her best to understand and support him
This good hearted woman in love with her good timin' man
She is a caring woman who loves a man who enjoys a good time
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings
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Elizabeth Wieck
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