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Terri Clark Lyrics


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Back when we had nothing
That was when we had it all
We were so in love, it almost hurt
Now, you're staring at the T.V.
While I'm staring at the wall
And I'm hurting now - for the way we were

[Chorus]
I liked it better when we had it bad
When a burning love was all we had
And every time we were apart
There was an aching in our hearts
Now that ain't the way things are
And it's so sad
I liked it better when we had it bad

I don't know how it happens
Why the passion has to fade
Remember when we said it never would
Won't you hold me like you used to
When you took my breath away
'Cause it ain't too late for us to feel that good

[Chorus: x2]





I liked it better when we had it bad

Overall Meaning

Terri Clark's song "When We Had It Bad" is a reflection on a relationship that has changed over time, from one fueled by passion and intense love, to a relationship where that spark seems to have faded. The opening lines of the song, "Back when we had nothing, that was when we had it all," suggest that the couple's love was stronger when they had less material things but more emotional intimacy. The singer reminisces about a time when they were "so in love, it almost hurt" and longs for that feeling once again.


The chorus suggests that they both miss the way things were, and that having a burning love was all they needed. The lines "And every time we were apart, there was an aching in our hearts, now that ain't the way things are, and it's so sad" highlight the fact that their current relationship lacks the kind of intensity that they had before. The singer yearns for the time when they had to struggle to be together, emotionally and physically, as opposed to the current state of simply co-existing in the same space.


In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that they both knew that the passion would fade eventually, but she still longs for the way things used to be. The lines "Won't you hold me like you used to when you took my breath away, 'cause it ain't too late for us to feel that good" suggest that the singer is willing to work on reigniting the spark and, with effort and commitment, she believes that they can feel that intense love once again. Overall, the song paints a picture of a love that has evolved and changed, but one that could be recaptured with some effort.


Line by Line Meaning

Back when we had nothing
In the past, we didn't have much in terms of material possessions.


That was when we had it all
Despite not having much, we felt fulfilled and complete because we had each other.


We were so in love, it almost hurt
Our love was intense and emotional, almost to the point of being painful.


Now, you're staring at the T.V.
You're not paying attention to me, and instead are focused on the television.


While I'm staring at the wall
I'm feeling lonely and neglected, so I'm just staring off into space.


And I'm hurting now - for the way we were
I'm feeling emotional pain because of how our relationship has changed and deteriorated.


I liked it better when we had it bad
I preferred our relationship when we were struggling and had nothing, but had a strong love for each other.


When a burning love was all we had
Our love was the only thing we had in our lives, but it was strong and passionate.


And every time we were apart
Whenever we were separated from each other.


There was an aching in our hearts
We felt a deep longing and pain in our hearts when we couldn't be together.


Now that ain't the way things are
Our relationship has changed and we're not as connected or in love as we used to be.


And it's so sad
It's heartbreaking to see how different our relationship is now compared to how it used to be.


I don't know how it happens
I'm not sure why our love has faded and changed so much.


Why the passion has to fade
I don't understand why our strong passion and love has diminished over time.


Remember when we said it never would
We promised each other that our love would always be strong and never fade.


Won't you hold me like you used to
I'm asking you to show me physical affection and love like you used to do.


When you took my breath away
When you would do something so loving or exciting that it would take my breath away with happiness.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CLARK, SHAPIRO, WATERS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@nancyleecountry1

"We're Here For A Good Time"

A very good friend of mine
Told me something the other day
I’d like to pass it on to you,
‘Cause I believe what he said to be true

He said:
We’re here for a good time
Not a long time (Not a long time)
So have a good time
The sun can’t shine everyday

And the sun is shinin’,
In this rainy city,
And the sun is shinin’,
Ooh, isn’t a pity?

That every year
Has its share of tears,
Every now and then
It’s gotta rain

We’re here for a good time
Not a long time
So have a good time
The sun can’t shine everyday

And the sun is shinin’,
In this rainy city,
And the sun is shinin’,
Ooh, isn’t a pity?

That every year
Has its share of tears,
Every now and then
It’s gotta rain

We’re here for a good time
Not a long time
So have a good time
The sun can’t shine everyday

We’re here for a good time (here for a good time)
Not a long time (not a long time)
So have a good time (time)
The sun can’t shine everyday (sun can’t shine everyday)
So have a good time
The sun can’t shine everyday



All comments from YouTube:

@thomassnider6652

Love her music

@melcromie5700

Good song. Great job, you can sing any song and make it sound good. 😊❤️

@lutianmurphy4280

Great song and artist !

@philt5782

Such a happy song. Love you Terri Clark

@brentthomas2327

This woman can sing

@nseobongudoh6195

I love this song!!! Thank you.

@victorhinostroza2535

una maravilla de mujer,me encantan sus canciones

@nancyleecountry1

"We're Here For A Good Time"

A very good friend of mine
Told me something the other day
I’d like to pass it on to you,
‘Cause I believe what he said to be true

He said:
We’re here for a good time
Not a long time (Not a long time)
So have a good time
The sun can’t shine everyday

And the sun is shinin’,
In this rainy city,
And the sun is shinin’,
Ooh, isn’t a pity?

That every year
Has its share of tears,
Every now and then
It’s gotta rain

We’re here for a good time
Not a long time
So have a good time
The sun can’t shine everyday

And the sun is shinin’,
In this rainy city,
And the sun is shinin’,
Ooh, isn’t a pity?

That every year
Has its share of tears,
Every now and then
It’s gotta rain

We’re here for a good time
Not a long time
So have a good time
The sun can’t shine everyday

We’re here for a good time (here for a good time)
Not a long time (not a long time)
So have a good time (time)
The sun can’t shine everyday (sun can’t shine everyday)
So have a good time
The sun can’t shine everyday

@randyowens2717

Love ya Terri!

@edbigtruck

Terri, Your Awesome

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