Good Times Bad Times
Led Zeppelin (Definitive Collection Mini-LP Replica) Lyrics
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I was told what it was to be a man
Now I've reached the age
I've tried to do all those things the best I can
No matter how I try
I find my way to do the same old jam
Good times, bad times
When my woman left home
With a brown eyed man
Well, I still don't seem to care
Sixteen I fell in love
With a girl as sweet as could be
Only took a couple of days
Till she was rid of me
She swore that she would be all mine
And love me till the end
When I whispered in her ear
I lost another friend
Good times, bad times
You know I had my share
When my woman left home
With a brown eyed man
Well, I still don't seem to care
Good times, bad times
You know I had my share
When my woman left home
With a brown eyed man
Well, I still don't seem to care
I know what it means to be alone
I sure do wish I was at home
I don't care what the neighbors say
I'm gonna love you each and every day
You can feel the beat within my heart
Realize, sweet babe, we ain't ever gonna part
“Good Times Bad Times” by Led Zeppelin is a song about growing up, experiencing the ups and downs of life, and learning to deal with them. It represents the transition from youth to adulthood and the lessons that are learned along the way. The lyrics express a sense of nostalgia for the past and the realization that life is not always fair, but ultimately, the singer remains optimistic and committed to love and perseverance.
The first verse reflects on the singer’s upbringing and the expectations placed upon him to become a man. He has tried to do his best, but despite his efforts, he still finds himself stuck in the “same old jam”. The chorus, “Good times, bad times, you know I had my share”, acknowledges that life is a mixture of good and bad experiences and that everyone goes through them.
The second verse is about the tribulations of love. The singer fell in love at sixteen with a girl and believed she would be his forever. However, it only took a few days for her to leave him for another man. When he expressed his love for her, he lost another friend. This experience taught him about heartbreak and loss. Despite this, the chorus repeats, “Well, I still don't seem to care”, indicating that he has learned to accept such setbacks and move on.
Overall, “Good Times Bad Times” is a reflection on growing up, experiencing life’s challenges, and learning to move forward. It is a message of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
In the days of my youth
During my younger days
I was told what it was to be a man
I was given advice on what it means to be a man
Now I've reached the age
Now that I've grown older
I've tried to do all those things the best I can
I've attempted to live up to that advice
No matter how I try
Despite my best efforts
I find my way to do the same old jam
I end up repeating the same actions/habits
Good times, bad times
I've experienced highs and lows
You know I had my share
I've had plenty of both
When my woman left home
When my significant other left the household
With a brown eyed man
With another man who has brown eyes
Well, I still don't seem to care
I appear unaffected by the situation
Sixteen I fell in love
At the age of sixteen, I fell in love
With a girl as sweet as could be
With a very kind girl
Only took a couple of days
It only took a short amount of time
Till she was rid of me
Until she ended the relationship
She swore that she would be all mine
She made a promise to love me exclusively
And love me till the end
To love me forever
When I whispered in her ear
But when I confessed something private in her ear
I lost another friend
I lost her as a friend or romantic partner
I know what it means to be alone
I understand how it feels to be by myself
I sure do wish I was at home
I really want to be home
I don't care what the neighbors say
I'm not concerned with what the neighbors think
I'm gonna love you each and every day
I'm going to love you every day
You can feel the beat within my heart
You can sense how much I truly care
Realize, sweet babe, we ain't ever gonna part
Believe me, sweetie, we're never going to separate
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Good Times Bad Times
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In the days of my youth
I was told what it means to be a man
Now I've reached that age
I've tried to do all those things the best I can
No matter how I try
I find my way to the same old jam
Good times, bad times, you know I've had my share
Well, my woman left home for a brown-eyed man
but I still don't seem to care
Sixteen, I fell in love with a girl as sweet as could be
It only took a couple of days 'till she was rid of me
She swore that she would be all mine and love me 'till the end
but when I whispered in her ear, I lost another friend, oh
Good times, bad times, you know I've had my share
Well, my woman left home for a brown-eyed man
but I still don't seem to care
Good times, bad times, you know I've had my share
Well, my woman left home for a brown-eyed man
but I still don't seem to care
I know what it means to be alone
I sure do wish I was at home
I don't care what the neighbors say
I'm gonna love you each and every day
You can feel the beat within my heart
Realize, sweet babe, we ain't never gonna part
I feel good when i look into your eyes!
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@Geotubest
Imagine it's January 1969, a friend says, "Hey, check out this new album." And you put that turntable needle to this first song. Wow.
@revoabednegofathoni23
So this song was released in January 1969?
@Geotubest
@@revoabednegofathoni23 I believe so.
@steepcliff6830
Yea it’s so ahead of its time. It feels like I am transported to 1975
@globglobglob1
gonna faint
@LaMusicade4
Exactly , happened to me except my buddy called on the phone and said the same exact words to the tune of communication breakdown I was hooked !
@kenneth-pc7mf
I was 15 years old when Led Zeppelin I was released.I'll be 70 this coming April and I STILL ROCK OUT TO THIS!!!!
@alfredreimann598
Hey hallo, herzlichen Glückwunsch, wir sind ein Jahrgang ( 1953 ) ,mir ging es damals wie dir, ich habe Led Zeppelin ebenfalls im Alter von 15 Jahren zum ersten Mal gehört und bin bis heute ein großer Fan geblieben, auch wenn sich die Band schon lange aufgelöst hat, aber dieser irre Sound bleibt einfach für immer und ewig in meinem Kopf, ich kenne keine andere Gruppe die annähernd an Led Zeppelin heran reicht, einfach gnadenlos grandios 🎸🎸🎸👍
@nancymasi6141
Me too!
@ngabersid4571
still rock, lads!