Bad Part of Good
Priscilla Block Lyrics


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Good guy, good lines, good lies
That seem to justify just one night
Good wine, good for another try
It's all good 'til it's gone
I know I need to move on
Mm, yeah

There you are messing me up and I give in
One good night I wanna pretend
That it's a spark in your eye or the moon light reeling me in
Like I knew it would
I know that I can't say no
I need to let you and the good times go
It's gonna hurt like hell in the morning as it should
That's the bad part of good

Good bye, good morning
I warned myself this was comin'
Heartache, good pain, good 'til you go away
It's all good 'til it's gone
Why can't I seem to move on

There you are messing me up and I give in
One good night I wanna pretend
That it's a spark in your eye or the moon light reeling me in
Like I knew it would
I know that I can't say no
I need to let you and the good times go
It's gonna hurt like hell in the morning, as it should
That's the bad part of good
That's the bad part of good

Good lines (good lines), good wine (good wine)
Goodnight (good night), goodbye (goodbye)

There you are messing me up and I give in
One good night I wanna pretend
That it's the spark in your eye or the moon light reeling me in
Like I knew it would
I know that I can't say no
I need to let you and the good times go
It's gonna hurt like hell in the morning as it should
That's the bad part of good
That's the bad part of good
Oh

Good lines (good lines), good wine (good wine)
Goodnight (good night), goodbye (goodbye)

Overall Meaning

Priscilla Block's "Bad Part of Good" is a song about the difficulty of letting go of a relationship that is clearly not working out. The lyrics suggest that the singer knows that the relationship is not healthy and that she needs to move on, but she cannot seem to resist the other person's charm and the temporary pleasure that the relationship provides. The "good lines" and "good lies" that the other person tells her seem to justify the "one night" that they spend together, and the "good wine" they share makes her think that things might work out between them. However, the singer is aware that these good times will not last and that she will eventually have to confront the pain of the breakup, which is the "bad part of good."


The chorus of the song emphasizes the internal struggle that the singer is experiencing. She knows she should walk away from the relationship, but she cannot say no to the other person. She acknowledges that it will hurt to let go of the good times, but it is a necessary step to move on and find happiness. The repetition of "goodbyes," "good mornings," and "good nights" throughout the song reflects the cyclical nature of the relationship, with the singer moving from pleasure to pain and back again, without finding a way out.


Overall, "Bad Part of Good" is a bittersweet reflection on the complexities of human relationships and the need to make difficult choices for one's own well-being.


Line by Line Meaning

Good guy, good lines, good lies
The person the singer is involved with seems like a good person, but they are capable of telling lies to justify a one-night stand.


That seem to justify just one night
The lies the person tells are used to make it seem like a one-night stand is acceptable and okay.


Good wine, good for another try
The person seems like a good match for the singer, and they're willing to give the relationship another try.


It's all good 'til it's gone
Everything seems fine until the relationship ends or they part ways.


I know I need to move on
The singer is aware that she needs to move on from this person.


There you are messing me up and I give in
Despite knowing that she needs to move on, the person still manages to lure the singer back in.


One good night I wanna pretend
The singer is tempted to believe that this person is capable of a genuine relationship despite past experiences.


That it's a spark in your eye or the moon light reeling me in
The singer tries to convince herself that the attraction she feels is genuine and not just based on irrational thoughts or circumstances.


Like I knew it would
Despite being aware of the risks, the singer still gives in to the temptation.


I know that I can't say no
The singer knows that she is likely to give in to this person's advances.


I need to let you and the good times go
The singer knows that she needs to let go of this person and the good times they had together.


It's gonna hurt like hell in the morning as it should
The singer accepts that moving on will be painful, but it's necessary to let go of something that's not good for her.


Good bye, good morning
The situation ends in saying goodbye, but the morning signifies the start of a new beginning.


I warned myself this was comin'
The singer was aware that this situation wasn't going to end well, but chose to ignore the warning signs.


Heartache, good pain, good 'til you go away
The singer knows that the relationship is painful, but she clings to it because it's good while it lasts.


Why can't I seem to move on
The singer is struggling to let go of this person, even though she knows it's necessary.


Good lines (good lines), good wine (good wine)
The singer remembers the good things about this person, the good memories they had together.


Goodnight (good night), goodbye (goodbye)
The situation ends in a final farewell to this person.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Priscilla Block, Robbie Artress

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