In Good Times
Lola Marsh Lyrics


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May we grow and find our path
Beyond the perfect sky
Lay beside me cry and laugh
Stay with me for a while

Restless one your walking fast
On a golden shore
Wait for me you humble seed
My feet are red and sore

Even though you cannot speak
And life has been unkind
Keep this little tune with you
In good times and in bad

Now tell me love what I've done wrong
My hands are cold and blue
Tomorrow in another dawn
I'll sing this song for you

So find me love a wooden boat
So we can sail away
Well find ourselves a piece of earth
And in it we will stay

Even though you cannot speak
And life has been unkind
Keep this little tune with you
In good times and in
Even though you cannot speak
And life has been unkind




Keep this little tune with you
In good times and in bad

Overall Meaning

The message of Lola Marsh's song "In Good Times" revolves around the concept of companionship and support in the face of the uncertainties of the future. The lyrics begin with a hopeful plea for growth and discovery, a desire to move beyond the bounds of the familiar and mundane, and to find inspiration in the unknown. In this search for a higher plane of existence, the singer invites someone dear to her to join her, to share in the experience of life's twists and turns, to weep and laugh together.


The second verse introduces the image of a restless wanderer on a golden shore, a symbol of the universal longing for something more. Here, the singer addresses the wanderer as a "humble seed," a fragile and yet resilient creature in search of a home, a place of rest and belonging. The singer acknowledges her own physical pain and exhaustion but assures the humble seed that she will stay, providing comfort and strength through the journey.


The chorus is a simple but sweet reminder, to hold onto a little tune that can bring comfort in life's joys and sorrows. The bridge shifts the focus of the song to a more personal level, as the singer asks for forgiveness and understanding from her loved one. She expresses her own vulnerability and the fragility of the human condition, but reassures her loved one that she will always be there, singing this song for them as a testament of her love.


Overall, "In Good Times" is a song of compassion and hope, with beautiful imagery and a gentle melody that reflects the tender emotions of the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

May we grow and find our path
May we learn and mature, and discover our purpose in life


Beyond the perfect sky
Beyond the idealistic world, beyond what is deemed perfect by society


Lay beside me cry and laugh
Be with me during times of sorrow and happiness, share these moments of vulnerability


Stay with me for a while
Stay with me temporarily, accompany me and make me feel less alone


Restless one your walking fast
You are always moving forward, never staying in one place for too long


On a golden shore
On a beautiful place, a place of prosperity


Wait for me you humble seed
Patiently wait for me, little one with potential to grow


My feet are red and sore
My feet hurt from walking for so long, maybe even bleeding


Even though you cannot speak
Even if you cannot communicate through spoken language


And life has been unkind
Despite the hardships you have faced in life


Keep this little tune with you
Hold onto this melody, keep it close to your heart


In good times and in bad
During both the joyful and difficult moments in life


Now tell me love what I've done wrong
Please let me know my mistakes, my heart is heavy


My hands are cold and blue
My hands are numb and lifeless, maybe from feeling lost or hopeless


Tomorrow in another dawn
Tomorrow is a new beginning, a chance to start over at the break of day


I'll sing this song for you
I will sing this melody for you, as a symbol of love and comfort


So find me love a wooden boat
Find me my dear, a simple boat made of wood


So we can sail away
So we can escape this current reality and explore new horizons


Well find ourselves a piece of earth
We will discover a place to call our own, somewhere to belong


And in it we will stay
Together we will build a life and create memories to cherish




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