For The Good Times
William Lee Golden and The Goldens Lyrics
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I know it's over
But life goes on
And this world keeps on turning, yeah
Let's just be glad
We've had some time to spend together
There is no need
To watch the bridges that we're burning
Lay your head
Upon my pillow
Hold your warm and tender body
Close to mine
Hear the whisper of the raindrops
Blowin' soft against my window
And make believe you love me
One more time
For the good times
I'll get along
And you'll find another
And I'll be here
If you should ever find you ever need me
Don't say a word about tomorrow
Or forever
They'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 raindrops
Blowin' soft against my window
And make believe you love me
One more time
For the good times
The lyrics of "For the Good Times" by William Lee Golden and The Goldens convey a sense of acceptance and bittersweetness in the aftermath of a breakup. It begins with the acknowledgement that the relationship has come to an end, yet there is an understanding that life goes on and the world keeps turning. Instead of dwelling on the sadness, the singer suggests finding solace in the time they had together and letting go of any negativity.
The second verse paints a tender picture, as the singer invites their former partner to lay their head on their pillow and hold their warm and tender body close. The raindrops against the window create a soothing ambiance, providing a backdrop for the couple to temporarily escape reality and pretend to love each other one last time. It's a plea for a moment of respite, a chance to reminisce about the good times they shared before moving on.
Throughout the song, there is an underlying sense of acceptance and maturity. The singer acknowledges that their ex will find someone else, and they will carry on with their own life. There is no need to discuss the future or forever, as there will be ample time for sadness when the inevitable separation happens. It is a gentle and understanding request to cherish the remaining moments together and face the reality of the situation with grace.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't look so sad
Don't show your sadness
I know it's over
I understand that it's finished
But life goes on
However, life continues
And this world keeps on turning, yeah
And this world keeps moving forward
Let's just be glad
Let's simply be happy
We've had some time to spend together
We've had the opportunity to spend time together
There is no need
There is no necessity
To watch the bridges that we're burning
To worry about the relationships we're ending
Lay your head
Rest your head
Upon my pillow
On top of my pillow
Hold your warm and tender body
Embrace your affectionate and gentle body
Close to mine
Close to mine
Hear the whisper of the raindrops
Listen to the soft sound of the raindrops
Blowin' soft against my window
Gently blowing against my window
And make believe you love me
And pretend that you still love me
One more time
Just one more occasion
For the good times
To experience the positive moments
I'll get along
I will manage
And you'll find another
And you will discover someone else
And I'll be here
And I will be here
If you should ever find you ever need me
If you ever realize that you need me
Don't say a word about tomorrow
Don't mention anything about the future
Or forever
Or for eternity
They'll be time enough for sadness, when you leave me
There will be plenty of time for sadness once you leave me
Lay your head
Rest your head
Upon my pillow
On top of my pillow
Hold your warm and tender body
Embrace your affectionate and gentle body
Close to mine
Close to mine
Hear the whisper of the raindrops
Listen to the soft sound of the raindrops
Blowin' soft against my window
Gently blowing against my window
And make believe you love me
And pretend that you still love me
One more time
Just one more occasion
For the good times
To experience the positive moments
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Written by: Kristoffer Kristofferson
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