Talkin' About The Good Times
Styx Lyrics

Talkin' about the good times
This song is all about reminiscing and discussing pleasant memories

Talkin' about the good
The singer is focusing specifically on the positive memories, rather than dwelling on any negatives

She had sun in her face
The person being spoken about was basking in the warmth of the sun's rays on her face

Her lips kiss the sun
The artist is using poetic language to describe the woman's smile and how it seems to be reaching towards the sun

Arrest the sun
This line is more metaphorical and may be interpreted differently by different listeners. It could mean capturing a perfect moment, or wanting to hold on to a feeling of happiness forever

Fields of light we found the place
The singer and this woman found a beautiful spot, where the sunlight was able to flood the area and create a serene atmosphere

She had sun in her eyes
The sunlight was reflecting off of her eyes and making them shine brightly

The clouds crossed the sun
The clouds came through and obscured the sun, which could represent a difficult or sad moment in the past

Without the sun
This line implies that without happiness or positivity (symbolized by the sun), things can become darker or less enjoyable

This evening shadows in her eyes
The woman's eyes now look darker or sad, possibly because the sun has gone away

She had breaded her hair
This is another poetic description of the woman's appearance, suggesting that her hair was wavy or curled

The grass jumped through the rain
This may represent the vibrancy and vitality of the natural environment, even when it's wet or rainy

Reach to the rain
Again, this line is more metaphorical and could be interpreted in a variety of ways. It could mean accepting and appreciating the good in life, even when things are difficult or unpleasant

Tears of mystic rain in the air
The rain is again being used as a symbol for emotion or feelings, and the singer seems to be suggesting that something magical or otherworldly is going on

She had tears in her eyes
The woman is crying, perhaps due to the intensity of her emotions in the moment

The skies turned to gray
The weather, which had previously been bright and sunny, has now become cloudy and overcast

Melt away
This line could mean forgetting or moving past negative experiences or troubles

Shining streaks in rain that day
The imagery here is somewhat contradictory, as the rain is both shining and gloomy. This may represent the complexity of the human experience, and how often our emotions are mixed or difficult to categorize

Good times
This repeated phrase represents the central theme of the song and the singer's desire to focus on the positive aspects of their memories