Good Times
The Mannish Boys Lyrics
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I know it's over
But life goes on
And this old world will keep on turning
Let's just be glad
We had some time to spend together
There's no need to watch the bridges
That were burning
Lay your head upon my pillow
Hold your warm and tender body
Close to mine
Hear the whisper of the rain drops
Blowing soft against the window
And make believe you love me
One more time
For the good times
I'll get along
You'll find another
And I'll be here
If you should find you ever need me
Don't say a word about tomorrow
Or forever
There'll be time enough for sadness
When you leave me
Lay your head upon my pillow
Hold your warm and tender body
Close to mine
Hear the whisper of the rain drops
Blowing soft against the window
And make believe you love me
One more time
The Mannish Boys’s “Good Times” is a classic melancholic farewell song that celebrates memory and hopes to inspire closure after a failed relationship. The first verse sets the tone by acknowledging that it’s the end of the road for the couple, yet there's no need to keep looking back or being glum. Life will go on and the world will keep spinning, hence it’s momentarily fruitful to appreciate the time spent together, rather than dwell on the bridges that have been burnt. The second verse reinstates the regrets implied by the couple’s final separation, but the singer is aware that he’ll have to get on with his life eventually, and hopes that someday they’ll be friends once again. The chorus reflects a moment of intimacy between the two, with the singer imagining that the act of holding her again may evoke the passion and love they once had. The raindrops and the wind outside, seemingly in harmony with the mood of the song, are somehow embraced by the singer, perhaps as a way to metaphorically underline the fact that there’s no use in trying to resist the inevitable end.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't look so sad
Don't be upset
I know it's over
I understand that our relationship has ended
But life goes on
But we must continue living
And this old world will keep on turning
The world will keep moving forward, as it always has
Let's just be glad
Let's focus on the positive memories we shared
We had some time to spend together
We had some memorable moments in our relationship
There's no need to watch the bridges
There's no need to dwell on the past
That were burning
Especially the parts of our relationship that are now broken
Lay your head upon my pillow
Rest your head on my pillow
Hold your warm and tender body
Hold your affectionate and soft body
Close to mine
Close to my own body
Hear the whisper of the rain drops
Listen to the sound of the raindrops falling outside
Blowing soft against the window
As the wind gently blows them against the window
And make believe you love me
For one last time, pretend that you still have feelings for me
One more time
This is the last time we'll have this experience together
For the good times
Let's remember and cherish the positive moments of our relationship
I'll get along
I'll be okay without you
You'll find another
You'll eventually find someone else to share your life with
And I'll be here
But I'll still be here for you, if you ever need me
If you should find you ever need me
If you ever need my support or help
Don't say a word about tomorrow
Let's not worry about the future
Or forever
Or our permanent separation
There'll be time enough for sadness
We can be upset later, if we need to be
When you leave me
When you ultimately depart from my life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Kristoffer Kristofferson
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