for the good times
Tyrone Davis 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 song "For the Good Times" was written by Kris Kristofferson and recorded by many artists, including Ray Price and Al Green, but it was Tyrone Davis's version that became a hit in 1979. The lyrics tell the story of a couple who have decided to go their separate ways, but instead of wallowing in sadness, the singer suggests that the time they spent together was worth cherishing. He encourages his partner not to worry about the future, but to appreciate the moment and pretend they still love each other for one more time.
The opening lines "Don't look so sad, I know it's over, but life goes on, and this old world will keep on turning" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer acknowledges that the relationship is over, but he is optimistic about the future and wants to focus on the positive memories they created together. The line "Let's just be glad we had some time to spend together" shows that the singer is grateful for the relationship and doesn't want to dwell on the negative aspects of the breakup.
The chorus is the most memorable part of the song, with its soothing melody and romantic lyrics. The imagery of raindrops blowing against the window and the warm and tender body close to mine creates a dreamy atmosphere that transports the listener to a place of nostalgia and longing. The line "And make believe you love me one more time for the good times" is bittersweet, as it suggests that the couple are pretending to be in love for the sake of the memories they shared.
Overall, "For the Good Times" is a poignant song that captures the essence of a breakup with sensitivity and grace. Its timeless appeal lies in its ability to evoke emotions of love, loss, and longing, making it a classic ballad that has stood the test of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't look so sad
Please don't appear so downhearted
I know it's over
I understand that our relationship is done
But life goes on
However, existence continues
And this old world will keep on turning
The globe will continue its rotation as always
Let's just be glad
Let's be content
We had some time to spend together
We got a chance to spend time together
There's no need to watch the bridges
It's not necessary to keep a watch on bridges
That were burning
Which had already been burned and destroyed
Lay your head upon my pillow
Place your head on my pillow
Hold your warm and tender body
Embrace your soft and affectionate body
Close to mine
Close to my body
Hear the whisper of the rain drops
Hear the soft sound of the rainfall
Blowing soft against the window
Gently blowing against the window
And make believe you love me
And imagine that you still love me
One more time
Just one more time
For the good times
For the sake of the good memories we shared
I'll get along
I'll manage without you
You'll find another
You'll find someone else
And I'll be here
But I'll be here
If you should find you ever need me
If you ever require my assistance
Don't say a word about tomorrow
Don't speak of tomorrow
Or forever
Or forever
There'll be time enough for sadness
There will be ample time for sorrow
When you leave me
When you have left me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Kristoffer Kristofferson
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Rachel Winfrey
on In The Mood (Album Version)
Tyrone Davis is the perfect man of my dreams, my secret admirer and a very good friend of mine and I love this song In The Mood and it's one of the sexiest quiet storm bedroom ballads of all time. That song makes me want to get a little sexy tonight and I like to slow dance to the slinky and seductive melody by the romantic candle lights that ignites the sensual seduction in the nighttime. And best of all, I like to feel the sultry heat of the fire burning very hot with Tyrone Davis and my body has been yearning for love and smooth passion at the stroke of twelve at midnight. RIP Tyrone Davis. Keep on singing up there in soul heaven with the late Luther Vandross, Freddie King, Jackie Wilson, Major Harris and of course, the late
R&B/soul star Teddy Pendergrass.
Rachel Winfrey
on In The Mood (Album Version)
Ooh yeah, I'm feeling so sexy tonight and the candles are igniting the seductive passion in the nighttime.
Tyrone Davis is the only one who is singing that gorgeous and smooth soul ballad In The Mood and I like to
move my body to the slinky tune and to the sound of Tyrone Davis's smooth and sexy singing voice.
Also, in other words, I want to move a little closer to him and he'll start caressing my body ever so tenderly
and the night is still young. And best of all, I like to feel the fire burning very hot with Tyrone Davis because the heat will be rising in the air tonight and I'm yearning for the sensual seduction on a sultry evening.
RIP to the late king of romantic Chicago soul, Tyrone Davis. Your enchanting love songs is going to put me in the seductive mood all through the night.
Rachel Winfrey
on In The Mood (Album Version)
I love Tyrone Davis because he's the greatest R&B singers of all time, especially he sings that gorgeous soul
ballad In The Mood and it's one of the sexiest quiet storm songs ever. Sadly, he's been hospitalized in
September 2004 when he had the severe stroke and was undergoing rehabilitation in Chicago Illinois
and he died from a complications of a fatal stroke at Mount Sinai Hospital on February 9th, 2005.
Rest In Peace Tyrone Davis. Your wonderful love songs will always going to put me in the mood all through
the night and keep on singing up there in soul heaven with the late Luther Vandross, Freddie King and Jackie Wilson and your voice is so smooth and sexy. Love you Tyrone Davis.
Rachel Winftey
on In The Mood (Album Version)
Rachel Winfrey
Rachel Winftey
on In The Mood (Album Version)
I love this song In The Mood sung by the late R&B star Tyrone Davis and I really fell passionately in love with his romantic baritone because his voice is
so sexy.
Rachel Winfrey
on In The Mood
In The Mood has got to be one the sexiest late night R&B songs of all time and Tyrone Davis is the only
one who can sing that gorgeous melody and his voice is so smooth and sexy. In other words, I like to
feel the fire burning very hot that comes from the aromatic candles that will make some romantic
lights while my favorite song is still playing in the background. And best of all, my heart has been
igniting in eternal flames when I felt the waves of a steamy passion that continues to burn all through
the night while I'm still slow dancing to my favorite song with Tyrone Davis and it will be so romantic too.
RIP to the late king of romantic love songs and the R&B star Tyrone Davis. Your smooth and sexy baritone
will definitely put me in the mood forever.
Rachel Winfrey
on Ain't Nothing I Can Do
So smooth and sexy R&B music definitely fill the night with seductive passion and the sensual seduction all
through the night. Tyrone Davis is the only man who can turn down the lights and light some beautiful
and aromatic candles that will put me in the mood with some sexy night vibes that I can slow dance off
to and I also can perform a duet with Tyrone Davis while the candles are still glowing very brightly in the
darkness. We'll sing and slow dance to our favorite song In The Mood together. While the song is still playing
in the background, he'll take me in his arms and caress me gently and rub my sexy body down with some
massage oils while the fire is burning very hot and I can feel the heat of the moment rising in the air at the
stroke of midnight too. RIP Tyrone Davis. But just remember, you're definitely going to be the wonderful man of dreams forever.
Rachel Winfrey
on Can I Squeeze You
Tyrone Davis is the man of my dreams because his voice is so sexy when he talks and sings at the same
time and he's gonna put me in the mood all through the night with some beautiful candle lights burning in the background. And best of all, I want to feel the heat of the moment at the stroke of midnight while my favorite quiet storm ballad In The Mood is playing in the background and I like to slow dance with Tyrone
Davis and he'll start caressing my sexy body tenderly and I can definitely feel the waves of a steamy passion burning very hot because my heart is on fire tonight and midnight love is in the air.
RIP Tyrone Davis. Your love ballads will always be igniting the sultry and seductive atmosphere forever.
Rachel Winfrey
on Ain't Nothing I Can Do
Ooh, la la! I also love this song Ain't Nothing I Can Do sung by the late R&B star Tyrone Davis and that
song really puts me in the sexy mood with some beautiful candle lights that ignites the smooth passion
all night long. I like to feel the sultry heat of the fire burning very hot with Tyrone Davis at midnight
while I'm still slow dancing to the slinky quiet storm because my heart is already on fire and I'm burning
with love that is so smooth and sexy and I'm going to let the candles burn tonight. RIP Tyrone Davis.
Your love songs will always going to put me in the mood all through the night.
Rachel Winfrey
on In the Mood for Love
I love the instrumental version of In The Mood by Tyrone Davis and it can be heard in the 2000 movie
Next Friday. And best of all, I like to slow dance to the slinky and seductive melody by the romantic light
of the candles that flickers very brightly in the darkness and I can definitely feel the sultry heat of the
fire burning very hot all through the night. In other words, my body is yearning for the warmth of a sensual
seduction and the gentle caress of the body that is so romantic and sexy. Tyrone Davis will always going
to be the perfect man of my dreams, my best friend, my handsome knight in shining armor and of course,
my one true love. RIP Tyrone Davis. Your enchanting music will continue to live on forever in your precious
heart, mind and soul. Oh, and by the way, I have been falling in love with your voice when you sing that
gorgeous and soulful ballad In The Mood and I can imagine that I'm closing the door, turning down the
lights, moving a little closer to you and do a little sexy slow dance to the seductive tune by the armoatic candle lights that will ignite the airy atmosphere. Once again, RIP to the late king of romantic soul and the
R&B star, the one with a warm baritone that is so smooth, sensual and sexy. The one and only Tyrone Davis!
Love you Tyrone.❤️❤️