Pain & Sorrow
Joe Bonamassa Lyrics


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The shape that I'm in
Never let her down a day in my life
Tree's all around me
As I see the time pass me by
Never trade you for the world
Never do the things I used to
I guess it's not good enough
This I see
But I'll remember happier times
Life it hits me
Comes faster now day by day
Places that I've been
Are not the place I wanna be
Never trade you for the world
Never do the things I used to
I guess it's not good enough
This I see
And I'll remember happier times
Friday comes and goes
I guess I won't talk to you anymore
So many things unsaid
So many things I wanna say
Never trade you for the world
Never do the things I used to
I guess it's not good enough
This I see




But I'll remember happier times
And Now remember happier times

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Joe Bonamassa's song "Happier Times" present a melancholic and nostalgic reflection of the singer's life as he contemplates his current state of being. He describes how his surroundings, like the trees around him, serve as a reminder of how time has passed him by. He acknowledges his faults and how he is not the man he used to be, but he insists that he would never trade his love interest for the world. Despite the situation's hopelessness, he holds onto the fond memories of his past and clings to the hope that he will experience "happier times" once again.


Joe Bonamassa's lyrics to "Happier Times" showcases his impressive songwriting skills as he paints a vivid picture of his emotions with a few simple yet powerful lines. The song's message speaks to the universal experience of growing older and not being able to recapture the past. It is about accepting one's faults and realizing that time marches forward, whether we like it or not. It also highlights the strength and endurance of true love, which can withstand the test of time and adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

The shape that I'm in
The current state of my life and being


Never let her down a day in my life
I have always been faithful and reliable to my loved one


Tree's all around me
I am surrounded by nature and its beauty


As I see the time pass me by
I am aware of how quickly time is passing me by


Never trade you for the world
I would never give up my love for anything in the world


Never do the things I used to
I have changed my ways and no longer engage in certain activities


I guess it's not good enough This I see
Despite my efforts, it still may not be enough to satisfy others or myself


But I'll remember happier times
I will hold onto memories of better days


Life it hits me
Life can be challenging and unexpected


Comes faster now day by day
Time flies and each day seems to go by quicker than the last


Places that I've been
The experiences and moments I have lived through


Are not the place I wanna be
I am not content with my current situation or surroundings


Friday comes and goes
Time passes quickly and routines can become repetitive


I guess I won't talk to you anymore
It seems as though communication with a loved one has been lost


So many things unsaid
There are things left unspoken between myself and others


So many things I wanna say
I still have so much to express and share with others


And Now remember happier times
Despite my current struggles, I am choosing to focus on the positive experiences of my past




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Written by: ERIC PRESSLEY, JOE BONAMASSA, RICHARD FELDMAN

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Comments from YouTube:

marta sanimill

LOVE it. And love how respectful his audience/ fans were not to yell out and scream during his performance.

Gary Diller

Good' lord way out' there

M. Lou

Haunting song! Great sound!
If I were Joe's mom and dad, I'd be so proud of what a great musician Joe is, proud of how good-looking he is, proud of how well he's done! You, Joe's mom and dad, did good...very good!!! We, his fans, love your son too!

Gary Clark

The tightest well controlled artist I have ever have had the pleasure listing to.

M&E Dad

Dig it. Joe is a phenomenal talent. 😎🤟

Michael Lynch

Listening to this for the first time in years, Joe made it so uniquely epic and haunting that night , stunning sound from that guitar 😎 this is indeed the real fans favourite live song

Deep Zepp

I love Joe in the power trio thing. Let's the Groove, guitar and vocals shine.

정밀

Wow! Awesome sound!!

Vadiman Go!

Это то, что я хотел услышать сейчас! Вы все красавчики! Слежу за тобой, Joe. @sochirecords

Diane Wood

It feels super great to say... I found another way and I hope all of you do too. Happy 2020! 🌻 Thanks for sharing... I’m loving the different sounds! ❤️ it!

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