For The Good Times
Lynn Anderson Lyrics
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But life goes on, and this old world will keep on turning
Let's just be glad we had some time to spend together
There's no need to watch the bridges that we're burning
Lay your head on my pillow
Hold your warm and tender body close to mine
Hear the whisper of the raindrops
And make believe you love me one more time
For the good times
I'll get along, you'll find 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 me
Lay your head upon my pillow
Hold your warm and tender body close to mine
Hear the whisper of the raindrops
Blowin' soft against the window
And make believe you love me one more time
For the good times
In Lynn Anderson's song For the Good Times, she is addressing a lover who is leaving her. Although she acknowledges that their relationship is over, she encourages him to remember the good times they had together and to cherish the memories they created. She is trying to console him by reminding him that life goes on and they will both move forward even though it may be difficult in the moment. However, she doesn't want them to have any regrets or hold onto any bitterness towards each other. She emphasizes how important it is to appreciate the time they spent together and not to focus on the negative aspects of their relationship. In the chorus, she asks her lover to lay his head on her pillow, hold her close and pretend that he still loves her for one more time, for the good times.
Overall, the song is about finding closure in a relationship that has come to an end. Lynn Anderson's lyrics blend a melancholic tone with a sense of hope for the future. She is reminding her lover that it's important to let go of the past, cherish the memories and move forward without regret.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't look so sad, I know it's over
I understand that our relationship has ended, but we shouldn't be too disheartened.
But life goes on, and this old world will keep on turning
We should remember that life doesn't stop and the world will continue to move forward.
Let's just be glad we had some time to spend together
Instead of being sad, we should focus on being grateful for the times we had together.
There's no need to watch the bridges that we're burning
We should refrain from harboring bitterness and should not deliberately burn our bridges.
Lay your head on my pillow
You can emotionally lean on me in this difficult time.
Hold your warm and tender body close to mine
I am here to comfort and soothe you.
Hear the whisper of the raindrops
We should take comfort in the sounds of nature and allow it to be therapeutic.
Blowin' soft against the window
The gentle sound of the raindrops against the window should remind us that peace can still be found.
And make believe you love me one more time
Let us temporarily ignore the present circumstances and appreciate the happy moments we shared as if we are still in love.
For the good times
Let us remember the good times and cherish the memories we created together.
I'll get along, you'll find another
We are capable of moving on and finding love again in the future.
And I'll be here if you should find you ever need me
I will be here for you if you need someone to talk to or lean on.
Don't say a word about tomorrow or forever
We should avoid worrying about future or permanent changes, and instead focus on the present.
There'll be time enough for sadness when you leave me
When the time comes, we have plenty of time to feel and process our sadness, but for now let us focus on positive remembrance.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kristoffer Kristofferson
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