No Good
Grace Potter Lyrics
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Seems like he?s always out of town
And the more I go looking for the man
The less he comes around
But I love him even though
He sure is a no good, mean old
Lowdown lover man
Well baby, I feel your pain
'Cause I?ve been there every now and again
But there comes a time in your life
When you?ve got no one else to blame
'Cause you?re digging yourself a hole
And there?s no sense in taking that role
When you?ve got a no good, mean old
Lowdown lover man
Oh child, love just works that way
How can I sit there and watch him as he walks away?
You?ve got to let go, I know, just be strong
For how long? Just try
I?m gonna let go off my baby
Because he never gives me the time of day
Sometimes you?ve got to be alone for a while
Until a better thing comes your way
So just smile at the simple things
And forget about your trials
With that no good, mean old
Lowdown lover man
The song "No Good" by Grace Potter is a soulful and emotional ballad about a woman's struggle with her troubled relationship with her lover. The lyrics express her feelings of frustration and sadness, as her partner is frequently absent and neglectful towards her. Despite his neglectful behavior, the woman fully admits to still loving him, even though he is a "no good, mean old, lowdown lover man." The chorus of the song serves as a cautionary tale to the listener, telling them that sometimes it's necessary to let go of someone, even if it's heartbreaking, and to hold onto hope for a better future.
The lyrics of the song are smooth and effortless, perfectly conveying the melancholic feelings of the woman. The desperation of the lyrics is matched by the haunting, mournful melody of the song, which brilliantly complements Grace Potter's powerful voice. The chorus is sung with a sense of resignation and sorrow, with the repeated phrase "no good, mean old, lowdown lover man" serving as a heartbreaking mantra.
Line by Line Meaning
I?m having trouble with my baby
I am experiencing issues with my partner.
Seems like he?s always out of town
It appears that my partner is frequently not present.
And the more I go looking for the man
When I search for my partner, it seems like he becomes less available.
The less he comes around
The less my partner is present in my life.
I don?t know why he treats me so
I am unsure why my partner behaves in such a manner.
But I love him even though
Despite his unfavorable characteristics, I still have affection towards him.
He sure is a no good, mean old
My partner is untrustworthy and rude.
Lowdown lover man
He is a disreputable man who is not trustworthy as a romantic partner.
Well baby, I feel your pain
I empathize with your distress.
'Cause I?ve been there every now and again
I have also experienced similar situations in the past.
But there comes a time in your life
There is a point in one's life when they must face the consequences of their actions.
When you?ve got no one else to blame
When you run out of excuses to justify your partner's actions.
'Cause you?re digging yourself a hole
You are causing harm to your own well-being by staying with a toxic partner.
And there?s no sense in taking that role
It is illogical to continue to put up with such behavior.
When you?ve got a no good, mean old
When your current partner is unreliable and unsuitable.
Lowdown lover man
He is a dishonorable man who is not suitable to be in a stable, romantic relationship.
Oh child, love just works that way
Sometimes in love, things do not go as intended.
How can I sit there and watch him as he walks away?
It is difficult to let go of someone you love, even if they are toxic.
You?ve got to let go, I know, just be strong
One must have the strength to let go of a toxic partner for their own well-being.
For how long? Just try
Although difficult, one must attempt to move on from a toxic relationship.
I?m gonna let go off my baby
I am going to let go of my questionable partner.
Because he never gives me the time of day
As my partner, he does not invest the time and effort required to be present in my life.
Sometimes you?ve got to be alone for a while
Occasionally, one must be alone to recover from the effects of a toxic relationship.
Until a better thing comes your way
It is best to wait for a healthy, suitable relationship instead of settling for less.
So just smile at the simple things
Appreciate the simple things in life.
And forget about your trials
Do not let past hardships consume your thoughts and feelings.
With that no good, mean old
With a dishonest and insincere
Lowdown lover man
man who is not trustworthy as a romantic partner.
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