Good Friday
The Black Crowes & The Black Crowes & The Black Crowes Lyrics
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Luxury is temporary then it's gone
I've thought that we would happen
I guess I'm wrong
We'll say hi on the street then we'll move along
I know this will be awkward but not for long
'Cause soon you'll have a new boy
I will not forgive you
Nor will I accept the blame
I will see you on Good Friday
On Good Friday
I'm sorry, I couldn't do this yesterday
Tomorrow I am busy and what it is I can't say
And Saturday's is no good, we got a show
So it has to be Good Friday then it's so long
I will not forgive you
Nor will I accept the blame
I will see you on Good Friday
On Good Friday
And you, you come and go when you please
I know unfulfilled needs, I know you do too oh
Oh but I, you know I didn't see things through
I didn't pay attention to you but honey I tried
I will not forgive you
Nor will I accept the blame
I will see you on Good Friday
On Good Friday, Good Friday
On Good Friday, oh yes, I will
The Black Crowes' "Good Friday" is a hauntingly melancholic song that speaks of the inevitability of the break-up of a passionate but doomed relationship. The chorus features the singer stating that he will not forgive his former lover, nor will he take the blame for the fall of their relationship. The song is a retelling of a very common human experience, the loss of love, and the subsequent emotional pain that follows.
The first verse starts with the acknowledgment that the relationship is already over with. The couple has put off the breakup for so long that they eventually had to face the reality that the sparkle once shared is gone. The singer initially thought that they would survive whatever it was they are going through, but the reality was the truth proved him wrong. The second verse expresses the difficulty and discomfort that comes with seeing an ex-lover, knowing that they have already moved on. Although the encounter would be awkward, it would eventually come to an end, and the singer would walk away from it all, knowing that his former partner has someone new who would now sing for her.
The bridge of the song speaks of how the singer will be busy in the coming days; therefore, Good Friday is the only time for them to say their final goodbyes before they both go their separate ways. The last verse is a final plea to the former lover, admitting that he did not pay attention and meet her needs while they were together. The chorus is repeated to drive home the point that the singer will not forgive his former lover nor take the blame for their relationship's fall.
Line by Line Meaning
We've been avoiding this for so long
We have been ignoring or postponing dealing with our relationship problems for an extended period of time.
Luxury is temporary then it's gone
Materialistic pleasures can only be enjoyed for a limited time, and then they disappear.
I've thought that we would happen, I guess I'm wrong
I had assumed that our romantic relationship would progress, but I was mistaken in that belief.
We'll say hi on the street then we'll move along
We will exchange greetings in passing, but our contact will be brief and lacking in substance.
I know this will be awkward but not for long
I anticipate an uncomfortable situation, but it will be temporary and brief.
'Cause soon you'll have a new boy, to sing you songs
You will likely find a new romantic interest who will fulfill the same needs I once did by serenading you with music.
I will not forgive you, nor will I accept the blame
I refuse to forgive you for any wrongdoings or wrongdoing-related blame that may be cast upon me.
I will see you on Good Friday, on Good Friday
I have settled on Good Friday as the date to meet and deal with our troubles face-to-face.
I'm sorry, I couldn't do this yesterday
I regret that I was unable to resolve our issues sooner.
Tomorrow I am busy and what it is I can't say
I have prior engagements slated for tomorrow and am unable to disclose what they entail.
And Saturday's no good, we got a show
Saturday is not a feasible option as we have a performance scheduled.
So it has to be Good Friday then it's so long
Therefore, we will need to discuss our issues on Good Friday, and afterward, our paths will be forever separate.
And you, you come and go when you please
You have a tendency to unpredictably come and go as you please in our relationship.
I know unfulfilled needs, I know you do too, oh
I am aware that both of us have needs that are not being met.
Oh but I, you know I didn't see things through
I acknowledge my failure to follow through on certain aspects of our relationship.
I didn't pay attention to you but honey I tried
Though I do not always give you the attention you require, I have made attempts to rectify my behavior and pay more attention to you.
I will not forgive you, nor will I accept the blame
I am reiterating that I refuse to let go of any blame or accept any wrongdoing cast upon me or the other party.
I will see you on Good Friday, on Good Friday, Good Friday
Again, I stress that our meeting will occur on Good Friday, the holiday following the day on which Jesus was crucified.
On Good Friday, oh yes, I will
Once more, I confirm my intention to meet on the designated date, regardless of any ill-will brewing between us.
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