Good Love Is On The Way
John Mayer Trio Lyrics


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I'm a lazy lover
Undercover, wasting time
Then one day in summer
I changed my number
To cut my line

Good love is on the way
I'll be lonely but I know I'll be okay
Good love is on the way

Three years broken hearted
Now her ghost is finally gone
Done with broken people
This is me I'm working on

'Cause I know..

Good love is on the way
I'll be lonely but I know I'll be okay
Good love is on the way

Good to go for wherever I'm needed
Bags are packed and I'm down by the door
You can take all the tricks up my sleeve,
I don't need them anymore

Good love is on the way
Good love is on the way




I'll be lonely but I know I'll be okay
Good love is on the way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the John Mayer Trio's "Good Love Is On The Way" narrates the singer's transformation from a "lazy lover" who is "wasting time" and going nowhere, to someone who is now dedicated to self-improvement and waiting for the arrival of true love. In the first verse, he sings about changing his number to detach himself from unproductive relationships. The singer then admits to being "brokenhearted" for three years, but now that "her ghost" is finally gone, he is done with "broken people" and is focused on being a better version of himself. Despite the possibility of loneliness, he remains hopeful that the "good love" he is waiting for will come his way, and he'll be okay.


The chorus of the song repeatedly emphasizes the message that good love is on the way, encouraging listeners to hold onto hope in their search for meaningful relationships. The lyrics are simple but effective, communicating a message of perseverance and growth to listeners who may also be experiencing heartbreak or feeling stuck in their love lives. Overall, the song is an uplifting reminder that self-improvement and a positive attitude towards love can attract good things and bring about positive change in one's life.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm a lazy lover
I'm not very proactive in romantic relationships, preferring to take a passive role or do very little to contribute.


Undercover, wasting time
I'm not really making an effort in relationships and am just killing time by being in them while keeping my true intentions hidden.


Then one day in summer
At some point during the summer I had a realization or moment of clarity that things needed to change.


I changed my number
I took steps to cut off contact with anyone who was holding me back or weighing me down in relationships.


To cut my line
I severed ties with anyone who was not going to help me move forward emotionally and romantically.


Good love is on the way
Despite my past failures and disappointments, I remain hopeful that I will find a fulfilling romantic connection in the future.


I'll be lonely but I know I'll be okay
I'm willing to spend time alone and single in order to get to a better place emotionally and to find someone who is truly worth my time.


Three years broken hearted
I've been carrying around the pain of a past romantic relationship for three long years.


Now her ghost is finally gone
I've finally put the past behind me and have exorcised the emotional hold that my ex had over me.


Done with broken people
I'm no longer interested in pursuing relationships with people who are not emotionally stable or incapable of being loving partners.


This is me I'm working on
I'm taking time to focus on myself, my emotional well-being and personal growth.


'Cause I know..
I'm confident and have faith that I'll find the right person when the time is right.


Good to go for wherever I'm needed
I'm open to new romantic situations and able to adapt to different circumstances as they arise.


Bags are packed and I'm down by the door
I'm ready for whatever new opportunities come my way and have made myself available for new and exciting experiences.


You can take all the tricks up my sleeve,
I'm not trying to manipulate anyone or use any underhanded tactics to win over a romantic partner.


I don't need them anymore
I'm confident in who I am and what I have to offer, and believe that I don't need to rely on any tricks or tactics to win someone over.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: GIUSEPPE HENRY PALLADINO, JOHN CLAYTON MAYER, STEPHEN K JORDAN

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