For The Good Times
Kenny Rogers / First Edition Lyrics


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Don't look so sad, I know it's over
But life goes on
And this old world just keeps on turning
Let's just be glad, we had this time
To spend together
There's no need to watch the bridges
That were burning.
Lay your head on my pillow
Hold your warm and tender body next to mine
Hear the whisper of the raindrops
Beating soft against the window
And make believe you love me one more time
For the good times.
I get lone, you've found another
And I'll be here if you should find
You ever need me.
Don't say a word
About tomorrow or forever
There'll be time enough




For sadness when you leave.
Lay your head on my pillow â?¦

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kenny Rogers's "For the Good Times" are the words of a man who is coming to terms with the end of a relationship. While he acknowledges that their time together has come to an end, he encourages his partner not to be upset, assuring them that life goes on and that they should be grateful for the moments spent together. He recognizes that things might have ended on a bitter note, but there's no use in dwelling in the past or in watching the bridges that have been burnt, hence, both should move on.


In the second verse, the man acknowledges that his partner has moved on, but he tells her that he will still be there if she ever needs him. He advises that they should not think about what could have been or what will be, but simply enjoy the moment they are in. It is evident throughout the song that the man loves this woman deeply and desperately wants to hold onto their connection, even if it is just for one more night.


Overall, "For the Good Times" is a song about acceptance, gratitude, and the importance of cherishing the moments you have with the people you love. The man in the song is urging his partner to indulge in one last moment of intimacy, to hold onto the good times they shared, and to let the future take care of itself.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't look so sad, I know it's over
There's no need to feel down, I understand that our time together has ended.


But life goes on
Though our relationship has ended, the world doesn't stop turning and life continues.


And this old world just keeps on turning
The world keeps moving, regardless of what happens in our lives.


Let's just be glad, we had this time
It's important to appreciate and be grateful for the time we had together, despite it coming to an end.


To spend together
We were lucky to have moments we shared with each other.


There's no need to watch the bridges
It's not necessary to dwell on the things that have happened and to move forward with life.


That were burning.
It's better to let go of the past and move on with life.


Lay your head on my pillow
Rest your head in comfort, find solace in me.


Hold your warm and tender body next to mine
Hold me close, feel the warmth of our bodies trying to connect.


Hear the whisper of the raindrops
Listen to the soothing sound of the raindrops falling outside.


Beating soft against the window
The soft tapping of the raindrops is against the window pane, creating a relaxing atmosphere.


And make believe you love me one more time
Let's pretend that we're in love just one more time and enjoy each other's company once again.


For the good times.
For the memories that we shared when times were good and to cherish them.


I get lone, you've found another
I get lonely, you've found someone else to fill the void.


And I'll be here if you should find
I'll be here if you ever need me, even if it's just for consolation.


You ever need me.
Even if you've moved on, I'll still be here if you ever need someone to lean on.


Don't say a word
Let's not bring up the future or any promises, it's better to live in the moment.


About tomorrow or forever
The future is uncertain, and it's better not to dwell on what may or may not happen.


There'll be time enough
If things don't work out, there'll be time enough to feel sad and heartbroken.


For sadness when you leave.
When you leave, I'll deal with the sadness on my own terms.




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Para mi es la cancion mas bella de esa etapa del country

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