She’s one of the most instantly recognizable voices in music - the woman People magazine called “Country’s Bonnie Raitt.” From the first time Lacy J. Dalton caught the public’s ear, that soulful delivery, full of texture and grit, was a mainstay of country music. When you sit down to listen to a Lacy J. Dalton album, you find yourself pulled in by the very power and heart in this vocalist, because she’s not merely performing a ten-song set, she’s bringing each and every tune to life.
Lacy J. Dalton’s music is a product of her wide-ranging musical tastes. She was born in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, into a family of music lovers. Her father played a variety of stringed instruments, sang and wrote songs. Her mother played guitar and sang harmony, and her sister was a pianist. Lacy’s early influences were the folk and rock sounds of Bob Dylan and Joan Baez. She’s always been a writer and artist who loved music with a message and lyrics that somehow brought a new awareness to the listener. She retains this love of material with a purpose, and her songwriting reflects that appreciation.
Her latest album “The Last Wild Place Anthology” adds another 5 million-hour airplay hits in addition to the songs from her “The Last Wild Place”, the CD that was Lacy’s first move back to her singer-songwriter roots since leaving Nashville, and showcases Lacy’s remarkable voice and writing talents at their finest. The music is heartfelt, acoustic-based, Americana/Folk and ranges from the quiet introspective to the rollicking good time.
Lacy is an innovative and creative artist with a great deal of real-life experience and an earthy honesty that is reflected in her work. Her voice: captivating. Her songs: spellbinding. Does that sound corny? Sure it does! But don’t you owe it to yourself to find out what's in store for your "Welcome to the Last WIld Place"?
For The Good Times
Lacy J. Dalton Lyrics
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Well, I'ma find my baby
You make the call
I'll take my heart and throw it out into the blue
I don't know, I don't know if you
Need my heart like all the other lovers do
But some days, yeah, some days
I don't wanna think about it, think about it
I don't need to think about it, oh
There'll be hard times maybe
There'll be good times, baby (whoa)
This is all I know
And when the world's too heavy
For my heart to carry (whoa)
I know where I'll go
Well, I'ma find my baby
Find my baby
I'ma find my baby
Through the good times, hard times
I'ma find my baby
Find my baby
I'ma find my baby
Through the good times, hard times
I need you now
'Cause I been frozen in this moment
And I'm through
Just living off these memories
But you
Feel so damn close
But there's an ocean between us two
And I'm fading, I'm fading 'cause
I don't wanna live without it, live without it
I can't even breathe without you, oh
There'll be hard times maybe
There'll be good times, baby
This is all I know
And when the world's too heavy
For my heart to carry
I know where I'll go
Well, I'ma find my baby
Find my baby
I'ma find my baby
Through the good times, hard times
I'ma find my baby
Find my baby
I'ma find my baby
Through the good times, hard times
There'll be hard times maybe
There'll be good times, baby
This is all I know
And when the world's too heavy
For my heart to carry
I know where I'll go
There'll be hard times maybe
There'll be good times, baby
This is all I know
And when the world's too heavy
For my heart to carry
I know where I'll go
Through the good times, hard times (oh yeah)
Through the good times, hard times
I know where I'll go
The lyrics to Lacy J. Dalton's song "For The Good Times" are about finding someone that the singer loves deeply and will always go back to, no matter how hard life gets. The singer explains that sometimes she doesn't want to think about the uncertainty of the future and whether her significant other truly needs her heart, but even on the hardest days, she knows where to turn. The singer is willing to throw caution to the wind and take a chance on love, even when she knows that hard times might come. The chorus of the song repeats "I'ma find my baby" multiple times, emphasizing the singer's commitment to never giving up on love.
The lyrics also convey a sense of desperation and a need for the other person. The singer is "frozen in this moment" and can't live without the other person, stating that she can't even breathe without them. The lyrics paint a picture of a deep, inseparable connection that the singer has with her loved one.
Overall, "For The Good Times" is a love song that emphasizes commitment and the willingness to weather any storm. The lyrics showcase the importance of having someone to rely on when times get tough and the strength that comes from the support of a loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I'ma find my baby, whoa
I will search for my love no matter what.
You make the call
You have the control in our relationship.
I'll take my heart and throw it out into the blue
I will give you my heart completely.
I don't know, I don't know if you
I am unsure if you feel the same.
Need my heart like all the other lovers do
I hope you will love me the way I love you.
But some days, yeah, some days
At times I have doubts about us.
I don't wanna think about it, think about it
I don't want to dwell on my fears.
I don't need to think about it, oh
I have faith in our love.
There'll be hard times maybe
Our relationship will face challenges.
There'll be good times, baby (whoa)
We will also have moments of happiness.
This is all I know
I am committed to making this work.
And when the world's too heavy
When life gets too difficult.
For my heart to carry (whoa)
And my heart can't take it.
I know where I'll go
I will turn to you for support.
Through the good times, hard times
No matter what we face as a couple.
I'ma find my baby
I will always come back to you.
I need you now
I am currently struggling without you.
'Cause I been frozen in this moment
I feel stuck in time without you.
And I'm through
I am done living this way.
Just living off these memories
I am surviving off past memories of us together.
But you
I need you to be with me now.
Feel so damn close
I feel like you are very near.
But there's an ocean between us two
But our physical distance makes it hard.
And I'm fading, I'm fading 'cause
I feel like I am losing grip on us.
I don't wanna live without it, live without it
I cannot bear the thought of losing you.
I can't even breathe without you, oh
I feel like I cannot function without you.
Through the good times, hard times (oh yeah)
We will go through anything together.
I know where I'll go
I will always turn to you.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ray Dalton, Sebastian Arman, Joacim Persson
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