Temporary Love
Tyminski Lyrics
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Ginny come lately but she′s gone by the
Morning in the blink of an eye (blink of an eye)
Show up every night, here without a warning, have a damn good time
I'm the one to blame, it′s a crying shame, need to walk away
One foot in one foot out the door
I don't want it no more
No use in getting high it's only keeping me down
There′s nothing left to use I′m done fooling around with
Temporary Love, don't want it
Temporary Love
Had me a little too much, here baby, of your temporary love
Everybody knows it only takes a little dose to leave you hypnotized
So the story goes it′s hard to shake the habit of her kiss goodbye
I'm the one to blame, it′s a crying shame, need to walk away
One foot in one foot out the door
You just want me when you want me
I don't want it no more
No use in getting high it′s only keeping me down
There's nothing left to use, I'm done fooling around with
Temporary Love, don′t want it
Temporary Love
Had me a little too much, here baby, of your temporary love
(Wohohoh, wohohoh)
I danced with Mary Jane
Spent some time with Ginger
Took a trip with Lucy out to Cali for the winter
I′m ready for the long haul, settle down with her
I'd rather spend my money on a ring for her finger
Temporary Love don′t want it (don't want it)
Temporary Love (don′t want lovin if its part time)
Had me a little too much, here baby,
(Too much) of your temporary love (just a temporary love)
Temporary Love, don't want it (don′t want it)
Temporary Love (Wohohoh)
Had me a little too much, here baby, (too much) of your temporary love
The song "Temporary Love" by Tyminski is a story about a man named who meets a woman named Ginny who he describes as "Ginny come lately”. Their relationship is not serious, and he knows it will end soon since she likes to have fun without warning and disappears the next morning after spending the night. Despite knowing that the relationship is fleeting, he cannot resist her temporary love. However, he realizes that he needs to break away and move on to something meaningful as a temporary love is only holding him down. The lyrics explain that he is tired of living life with a temporary love and wants more.
The repeated line of "One foot in one foot out the door" represents the dilemma he finds himself in, he is not entirely committed to the relationship, yet he can't seem to walk away from the excitement and thrill of it all. He then tries to find love in other addictions such as “Mary Jane, Ginger, and Lucy.” However, he finally decides to settle down with a long-term partner and enjoy the permanence of a real relationship.
In conclusion, "Temporary Love" is a song that warns against the temporary pleasures of love that can’t last, encouraging listeners to choose something meaningful that would bring joy and lasting fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Ginny come lately but she's gone by the morning in the blink of an eye
She appeared out of nowhere and disappeared just as quickly
Show up every night, here without a warning, have a damn good time
She shows up unexpectedly every night and we have fun together
I'm the one to blame, it's a crying shame, need to walk away
I know it's my fault and I need to end things with her
One foot in one foot out the door
I can't make up my mind about whether to stay or leave
You just want me when you want me
She only wants me when it's convenient for her
I don't want it no more
I don't want this kind of relationship anymore
No use in getting high it's only keeping me down
Drugs won't fix my problems, they'll only make them worse
There's nothing left to use, I'm done fooling around with
I've exhausted all my options and I'm done playing games
Everybody knows it only takes a little dose to leave you hypnotized
Everyone knows that a little bit of her love is addictive and all-consuming
So the story goes it's hard to shake the habit of her kiss goodbye
It's difficult to break the habit of saying goodbye to her
I danced with Mary Jane, spent some time with Ginger, took a trip with Lucy out to Cali for the winter
I've tried different things to distract myself from her but nothing works
I'm ready for the long haul, settle down with her
I'm ready for a serious, committed relationship with someone who won't leave me
I'd rather spend my money on a ring for her finger
I'm willing to invest in a future with her by buying her an engagement ring
Writer(s): Jesse Frasure, Cary Barlowe, Daniel Tyminski
Contributed by Mia A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nz1320
I love it I am Japanese
@7814BB7
This song needs radio play. It is a hit record.
@Counterh2o
Love your Southern Gothic Album.... Especially this song.... :)
@tinydemon266
Love your music Dan!!
@michaelarice190
Love your music!
@frankwilson3740
Thanks Dan! Awesome
@hollisterhedgehog6
Wtf all his stuff is so good!
@jasontucker0123
This album is a lot different from everything I love about his other music, and I somehow love it. I haven't come across a single song on Southern Gothic that I don't like.
@fredpierard3739
Sad to hear that he switched his old style to a teen/radio shit production...next record with vocoder and daft punk ???
@Batch3ll3r
Fred PaPaK he actually made it sound good.