Genevieve
Mickey Newbury Lyrics

Genevieve, Genevieve,
The singer addresses Genevieve, repeatedly, trying to capture her attention.

What does it all mean to you?
The singer asks Genevieve what their past relationship means to her.

My heart is breaking in two.
The singer expresses the emotional pain they feel because of Genevieve.

Goodbye, so long,
The singer says goodbye to Genevieve, indicating the end of their relationship.

I will never be this hurt again.
The singer promises to themselves that they will never allow themselves to feel this level of pain again.

Oh, Genevieve, Genevieve,
The singer returns to addressing Genevieve, emphasizing her importance in their life.

See how the mornin's begin.
The singer invites Genevieve to witness the start of a new day, possibly hinting at a new beginning for them.

Well, wouldn't it be nice,
The singer presents an optimistic perspective on their situation.

If I could say, "What the hell, it's been fun."
The singer imagines a scenario where they can look back at their time with Genevieve as a positive experience.

You're leavin' me leaves me undone.
The singer reveals that Genevieve's departure has left them feeling unfinished and incomplete.

So my old friend, the highway,
The singer refers to the highway as a familiar and trusted companion.

I will cry on your shoulder again.
The singer implies that they will seek solace and comfort on the open road.

Here's where the story begins.
The singer hints at a new chapter starting, potentially without Genevieve.

Laughin' like a fool,
The singer reminisces about a time when they were carefree and happy.

Till I was no longer able to breathe.
The singer recalls laughing so hard that they struggled to catch their breath.

A broken-down, shell of a man,
The singer describes themselves as a damaged and empty person.

And his woman and me.
The singer reminisces about a time when they were involved in a love triangle with another woman.

Stopped at a cafe,
The singer describes a moment of stopping and taking a break during their travels.

They would not let us come in.
The singer remembers being rejected and excluded from a place of comfort and rest.

See how the madness begins.
The singer hints at the start of a chaotic and distressing period in their life.

I just had to see you somehow.
The singer admits to feeling a strong urge to reconnect with Genevieve despite the pain it may bring.

Oh, the years have been kind, you...
The singer acknowledges that time has passed, and Genevieve has aged, but they still find her beautiful.

Were never as lovely as now.
The singer suggests that Genevieve has grown even more beautiful over time, possibly adding to their emotional turmoil.

And closing my eyes,
The singer imagines a scenario where they are able to be with Genevieve once again.

I can almost be with you again.
The singer expresses their desire to be reunited with Genevieve, even if only in their mind.

Here's where the story will end.
The singer suggests that their story with Genevieve has reached its conclusion, leaving them to deal with the aftermath.