For The Good Times
LIVING ROOM - Al Green Lyrics
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I know it's over
But life goes on
And this world
Keeps on turning
Yeah
Let's just be glad
We have this time
There is no need
To watch the bridges
That we're burning hey oh
Lay your head on my pillow sweet babe
Hold your warm and tender body close to mine hey
Hear the whisper of the raindrops
Roll softly
Against my window hey hey oh late at night
Make believe you love me one more time hey
For the good times hey
For the good times
I'll get along
I'm sure you'll find another but baby please remember
I'll be here, I'm gon stay right here
And you should ever find that you need me yeah
Don't say a word
About tomorrow
Ah forever and ever and ever and ever
They'll be times
Enough for severance when you leave hey hey hey
For the good times
For the good times
Lay your head
On my pillow
Oh this is one time girl
Hold your warm and tender body close to mine
Hear the whisper
Of the raindrops
Rolling softly against my window
Oh you gotta do is
Oh you gotta do is make believe you love me one more time
For the good times
For the good times
Here's what you outta do is
Lay your head on my pillow
Hold your warm and tender body close to mines....
The lyrics of "For the Good Times" by Al Green convey a bittersweet sentiment of acceptance and reminiscence after a relationship has ended. The singer acknowledges that the love between them is over, but recognizes that life continues and the world keeps turning. Rather than dwelling on the sadness of the situation, they propose cherishing the time they had together and enjoying the present moment.
The singer invites their former partner to lay their head on their pillow, symbolizing a gesture of comfort and intimacy. They encourage physical closeness and the feeling of connection during the night, urging their partner to pretend, just for that moment, that they still love each other. This request reflects a desire to relive the good times they shared, even if it is just an illusion.
In the second verse, Al Green reassures his former lover that he will move on and find someone else, but emphasizes that he will always be there for them if they need him. He advises against worrying about the future or discussing what will happen after they part ways. Instead, he suggests savoring the remaining moments and reminiscing about the good times they had together.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't' look so sad
Don't show your sadness
I know it's over
I understand that our relationship has ended
But life goes on
However, life continues
And this world
And the world we live in
Keeps on turning
Continues to move forward
Yeah
Yes
Let's just be glad
Let's find joy
We have this time
That we have this moment
To spend together oh
To share with each other oh
There is no need
There is no necessity
To watch the bridges
To observe the connections
That we're burning hey oh
That we're destroying hey oh
Lay your head on my pillow sweet babe
Rest your head on my pillow, my sweet love
Hold your warm and tender body close to mine hey
Embrace your soft and affectionate self closely to me hey
Hear the whisper of the raindrops
Listen to the quiet sound of the raindrops
Roll softly
Moving gently
Against my window hey hey oh late at night
Against my window, oh, late at night
Make believe you love me one more time hey
Imagine that you still love me one more time hey
For the good times hey
For the enjoyable moments hey
I'll get along
I will manage
I'm sure you'll find another but baby please remember
I'm certain you'll find someone else, but darling, please don't forget
I'll be here, I'm gon stay right here
I will be here, I will stay right here
And you should ever find that you need me yeah
And if you ever discover that you need me yeah
Don't say a word
Don't utter a single word
About tomorrow
Concerning the future
Ah forever and ever and ever and ever
Ah, eternally and endlessly
They'll be times
There will be instances
Enough for severance when you leave hey hey hey
Sufficient for a separation when you depart hey hey hey
Here's what you outta do is
Here's what you should do is
Lay your head on my pillow
Rest your head on my pillow
Hold your warm and tender body close to mines....
Embrace your soft and affectionate self closely to mine....
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kristoffer Kristofferson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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