When Life Is Good Again
Parton Dolly Lyrics

When life is good again
The singer is hopeful for the future and looking forward to when things are better.

I'll be a better friend
The singer intends to improve their relationships with others when things are better.

A bigger person when
The singer hopes to grow and develop as a person when things are better.

Life is good again
The singer is emphasizing their optimistic outlook for the future.

More thoughtful than I've been
When things are better, the singer intends to be more considerate of others.

I'll be so different then
The singer anticipates significant personal growth and change when things are better.

More in the moment when
The singer hopes to live more fully in the present moment when things are better.

I'll open up my heart
The singer plans to be more vulnerable and open to others when things are better.

And let the whole world in
The singer wants to be more receptive and welcoming to the people and experiences around them.

I'll try to make amends
When things are better, the singer aims to apologize and reconcile with those they have wronged.

We've been brought to our knees
The singer acknowledges the hardships and challenges that we have all faced.

We've been so ill at ease
The singer recognizes the widespread discomfort and anxiety that has been present in our lives.

There are no guarantees
The singer acknowledges that we cannot predict the future with certainty.

But you know life goes on
Despite the uncertainty, the singer recognizes that life continues.

This too shall pass away
The singer takes comfort in the fact that difficult times will eventually come to an end.

Bring new and different days
The singer looks forward to a future that is transformed and changed from the present.

We need to change our ways
The singer recognizes the need for personal and societal change in order to move forward.

And right our wrongs
The singer believes that we need to address past mistakes and make amends in order to move forward.

Let's open up our eyes
The singer encourages us to become more aware of the world around us.

And see what's goin' on
The singer urges us to pay attention to current events and issues that affect us all.

If we're to move along
The singer believes that we must engage with the world around us in order to progress and move forward.

Let's open up our hearts
The singer emphasizes the need for emotional openness and empathy.

And let the love shine in (shine in)
The singer urges us to embrace love and compassion.

We've all got knees to bend
The singer acknowledges that we are all vulnerable and in need of help at times.

And we'll just pray 'til then
The singer emphasizes the importance of faith and spirituality during difficult times.

Ask God's forgiveness when
The singer encourages us to seek forgiveness and make amends through spirituality.

It's gonna be good again
The singer maintains their hope and optimism for the future.

God's the reason for all things
The singer attributes their hope and perspective to their faith in a higher power.

You want rainbows, you get rain
The singer recognizes that difficult times are a necessary part of life and lead to eventual joy and hope.

We'll all be forever changed (forever changed)
The singer believes that the hardships of the present will have a lasting impact on individuals and society as a whole.

I'll sail my boat and fly my kite
The singer looks forward to simple pleasures and joys that are often taken for granted.

Walk in the park, go out at night
The singer anticipates the return to normal life and everyday experiences.

And hold my loved ones extra tight
The singer plans to cherish and appreciate those closest to them after a period of loss and separation.

Darkness fades when faced with light
The singer believes that hope and positivity will overcome the negativity and despair of difficult times.

But everything's gonna be alright
The singer maintains their belief that things will eventually get better.

It'll be alright (it'll be alright)
The singer reassures themselves and others that a brighter future is on the horizon.