Good Times
Nelson & Kristofferson Lyrics

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When I ran to the store with a penny
And when youth was abundant and plenty
Classify these as good times
Good times
When I rolled rubber tires in the driveway
Pulled a purse on a string across the highway
Classify these as good times
Good times

Good times are coming humming hmm
Good times are coming humming hmm

Go to school
Fight a war
Working steady
Meet a girl
Fall in love
For I'm ready
Classify these
As good times
Good times

Here I sit with a drink and a mem'ry
But I'm not cold I'm not wet and I'm not hungry
So classify these as good times
Good times
Good times are coming humming hmm

Good times
Good times are coming humming hmm

Overall Meaning

The song "Good Times" by Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson depicts memories of their childhood and the good times they experienced. Through vivid imagery and storytelling, the song emphasizes the little moments of joy and happiness that are often taken for granted. The first verse describes a time when youth was abundant and plenty, when running to the store with a penny was a simple pleasure. The second verse depicts the innocence of childhood, with rubber tires being rolled down the driveway and purses being pulled on a string across the highway. These moments are considered good times because they were uncomplicated and filled with joy.

The third verse brings us into adulthood, where we face more complex challenges such as going to school, fighting a war, and falling in love. However, these experiences are still classified as good times because they represent growth and maturity. The final verse brings us full circle, as the singer sits with a drink and a memory. Though he is not living the same carefree life as in his childhood, he still considers these current moments to be good times because he appreciates what he has and how far he has come.

Overall, the song is an ode to nostalgia and the beauty of life's simple pleasures. It reminds us to appreciate the present and cherish the memories of the past.

Line by Line Meaning

When I ran to the store with a penny
When I was young and had very little money, I went to the store with a penny

And when youth was abundant and plenty
During a time when I had a lot of youth and vitality

Classify these as good times
These were happy moments in my life

Good times
Positive experiences

When I rolled rubber tires in the driveway
I spent time playing with rubber tires in the driveway

Pulled a purse on a string across the highway
I enjoyed a fun activity where I pulled a purse on a string across a highway

Good times are coming humming hmm
I'm looking forward to more good times in the future

Go to school
Attending school as a young person

Fight a war
Serving in the military during war time

Working steady
Holding a consistent job

Meet a girl
Meeting someone you are romantically interested in