It's a Good Life
Tom Gaebel 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 lyrics of Tom Gaebel's "It's A Good Life" is a bittersweet reflection on the end of a relationship. The opening lines of the song provide a comforting message, acknowledging that while the relationship has come to an end, life will go on, and the world will continue to turn. The song encourages the listener to look back at the time spent together fondly and to let go of any bitterness or regrets that may be holding them back.
The second verse of the song sees the singer attempting to console their former partner, inviting them to lay their head on his pillow and hold them close one last time. There is a sense of wistfulness in this verse, as the singer acknowledges that this may be the last time they are together. The raindrops serve as a metaphor for the sadness and loneliness both parties are feeling, and for the whispers of what could have been.
The final verse is perhaps the most poignant, with the singer telling their former partner that they will eventually move on and find somebody else. They offer reassurance that they will be there should the other person need them, but also acknowledge that it is time to move on. The final plea to "make believe you love me one more time" is a melancholic but hopeful one, reminding us that even as things come to an end, we can still find beauty in the memories we hold dear.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't look so sad
I can tell that you're upset, but please try not to be
I know it's over
Our time together has come to an end
But life goes on
However, the world keeps turning and we must move forward
And this old world will keep on turning
The world will continue to spin and life will continue
Let's just be glad
Instead of dwelling on the past, let's appreciate the good times we had
We had some time to spend together
We were lucky enough to share some special moments
There's no need to watch the bridges
We don't have to focus on burning bridges or past mistakes
That were burning
That we may have had in the past
Lay your head upon my pillow
Come rest your head and find comfort with me
Hold your warm and tender body
Stay close to me and let me hold you
Close to mine
In an embrace that brings us together
Hear the whisper of the rain drops
Listen to the soft sound of the rain drops outside
Blowing soft against the window
As if they're gently tapping on the window
And make believe you love me
For this moment, pretend that we still have a love between us
One more time
Just this one last time, before we must say goodbye
For the good times
To remember the happy moments we shared together in our time together
I'll get along
I'll be okay
You'll find another
You'll move on and find someone else who loves you
And I'll be here
I'll be around if you ever need someone to talk to
If you should find you ever need me
If you ever need my help, don't hesitate to ask
Don't say a word about tomorrow
Let's not focus on what the future may hold or what may come next
Or forever
Since we don't know what could happen in the future, let's not make any promises we can't keep
There'll be time enough for sadness
When it's time to say goodbye, we can feel sad then. But let's not dwell on it now.
When you leave me
When it is time for you to go, and we must part ways.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Kristoffer Kristofferson
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