For The Good Times
R.D. Shannon Lyrics

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We had good times
Good times
Can't believe our love is over
Good times
Good times
Can't breathe since my love has gone
Good times
Good times

I thought we had planned our lives
(We had) Good times
Good times
Till you turned around and said goodbye
Not gonna lie yeah I've been drinking
And thinking I should call you
But that wouldn't make a difference so
I don't have more chances
Maybe I should just take it as a damn advantage
And shit
I'm really trying to but I can't see the bright side
Wishing my bed would stop feeling empty like last night
Looked me in the eyes and said everything was alright
So tell me how'd the hell we end up in a backslide
And you know I hate these petty arguments
But now you turned it all around and actin' like I wanted 'em
And you fucked around with my trust issues
It's kind of funny but I still know that I'll miss you
Ah, ah, ah, ah
We had good times (Ah, ah, ah, ah)
Good times
Can't believe our love is over
Good times (Ah, ah, ah, ah)
Good times
Can't breathe since my love has gone
Good times (Ah, ah , ah, ah, ah)
Good times
I thought we had planned our lives
We had good times (Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah)
Good times
Till you turned around and said goodbye
Not gonna lie yeah I've been drinking
And thinking I should call you
But that wouldn't make a difference so
Not gonna lie yeah I've been drinking
And thinking I should call you
But that wouldn't make a difference so
I don't have more chances
Maybe I should just take it as a damn advantage

I don't have more chances
Maybe I should just take it as a damn advantage oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to R.D. Shannon's song "For the Good Times" depict a person reflecting on a past relationship filled with joyful and memorable moments. The repetitive phrase "Good times" emphasizes the nostalgia and longing for what once was. The singer expresses disbelief that their love has come to an end and the overwhelming feeling of emptiness since their partner left.

Amidst the pain, the singer contemplates reaching out and calling their ex-lover, driven by the desire to seek closure or perhaps rekindle the relationship. However, they acknowledge that doing so would be futile and would not change the outcome. The lyrics suggest that the singer has run out of chances and considers embracing the situation as an opportunity to move on.

The uncertainty and confusion in the relationship are highlighted as the singer questions how they ended up in a "backslide." The mention of petty arguments and trust issues indicates that the relationship had its share of difficulties. Despite these challenges, there remains a sense of longing and affection, as the singer admits to missing their ex-lover.

Overall, "For the Good Times" captures the emotional turmoil of a failed relationship, the struggle to let go, and the realizations that arise when faced with inevitable endings.

Line by Line Meaning

We had good times
We experienced enjoyable moments in our relationship

Good times
Those moments were filled with happiness and positivity

Can't believe our love is over
I'm in disbelief that our love has come to an end

Good times
I reminisce about the good times we had together

Good times
Those memories bring me joy and comfort

Can't breathe since my love has gone
I feel suffocated and lost without the presence of my loved one

Good times
I long for the happiness and bliss we once shared

Good times
Those moments were a source of fulfillment and contentment

I thought we had planned our lives
I believed we had envisioned a future together

(We had) Good times
We truly experienced joyful and fulfilling moments

Good times
Those cherished memories bring me comfort and nostalgia

Till you turned around and said goodbye
Until the moment you unexpectedly ended our relationship

Not gonna lie yeah I've been drinking
Honestly, I've been consuming alcohol to cope with my emotions

And thinking I should call you
Contemplating the idea of reaching out to you

But that wouldn't make a difference so
Realizing that contacting you wouldn't change the situation

I don't have more chances
I have exhausted all my opportunities

Maybe I should just take it as a damn advantage
Perhaps I should view this situation as an opportunity for personal growth

And shit
Expressing frustration and disappointment

I'm really trying to but I can't see the bright side
Despite my efforts, I am unable to find optimism in this situation

Wishing my bed would stop feeling empty like last night
Desiring to alleviate the loneliness and emptiness I experience when lying in bed

Looked me in the eyes and said everything was alright
You deceived me by reassuring me that everything was fine

So tell me how'd the hell we end up in a backslide
I'm confused about how our relationship regressed and ended up in a negative state

And you know I hate these petty arguments
You are aware that I dislike engaging in trivial and unnecessary disagreements

But now you turned it all around and actin' like I wanted 'em
However, you have reversed the situation and are now provoking these conflicts as if I desired them

And you fucked around with my trust issues
You played with my insecurities and damaged my ability to trust

It's kind of funny but I still know that I'll miss you
Ironically, despite the pain you caused, I am aware that I will still long for your presence

Not gonna lie yeah I've been drinking
Honestly, I've been consuming alcohol to cope with my emotions

And thinking I should call you
Contemplating the idea of reaching out to you

But that wouldn't make a difference so
Realizing that contacting you wouldn't change the situation

I don't have more chances
I have exhausted all my opportunities

Maybe I should just take it as a damn advantage
Perhaps I should view this situation as an opportunity for personal growth

I don't have more chances
I have exhausted all my opportunities

Maybe I should just take it as a damn advantage oh
Perhaps I should embrace this circumstance as a chance to benefit myself

Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Nathan Markowitz-Dyer

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