Good Time
Willie And The Red Rubber Band Lyrics


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When I ran to the store with a penny
And when youth was abundant and plenty
Classify these as good times
Good times
When I rolled rubber tires in the driveway
Pulled a purse on a string across the highway
Classify these as good times
Good times
Good times are coming humming hmm
Good times are coming humming hmm

Go to school
Fight a war
Working steady
Meet a girl
Fall in love
For I'm ready
Classify these
As good times
Good times

Here I sit with a drink and a mem'ry
But I'm not cold I'm not wet and I'm not hungry
So classify these as good times
Good times
Good times are coming humming hmm




Good times
Good times are coming humming hmm

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Willie And The Red Rubber Band's song "Good Time" express a nostalgic sentimentality to a past era of innocence and carefree moments. The first verse recalls the memories of childhood when the singer would have the simple pleasures of playing games with friends and riding bikes. These activities represent a time in the singer's life when the world was full of wonder and joy, a time that can be classified as "good times."


The second verse outlines the journey of life from education, to conflict, to employment, to love. Despite the ups and downs, the singer considers all of these experiences as contributing to the good times in their lives. The final verse, which is the most introspective, reveals the singer's contentment with their present state of life. Even though the singer's past was filled with memories of good times, they acknowledge that the present holds the promise of even greater good times. The lyrics of the song express the idea that good times are not just events or experiences, but a state of mind that can be achieved through perspective and the appreciation of life's simple moments.


Line by Line Meaning

When I ran to the store with a penny
Recalling the simple joys of childhood where even small accomplishments meant a lot


And when youth was abundant and plenty
Reflecting on the carefree days of youth without any responsibilities or worries


Classify these as good times
Declaring that these memories from the past are indeed good times to remember


Good times
Reinforcing the idea that the aforementioned memories were good times


When I rolled rubber tires in the driveway
Remembering the fun of playing outside and being imaginative with simple objects


Pulled a purse on a string across the highway
Recalling the mischief and daring of pulling a household item across a busy road


Good times are coming humming hmm
Expressing optimism that more good times are still to come


Go to school
Listing one of life's major milestones that can also be counted as a good time


Fight a war
Highlighting the irony that a time of fear and danger can also be remembered as good times


Working steady
Acknowledging the satisfaction that comes from a good day's work and a steady income


Meet a girl
Recognizing the excitement and joy of falling in love and meeting someone new


Fall in love
Adding a personal touch to the list of good times, which is one of the most cherished experiences of life


For I'm ready
Expressing readiness to face life's challenges and to make the most of the good times


Here I sit with a drink and a mem'ry
Reflecting on another good moment, enjoying a drink and a cherished memory


But I'm not cold I'm not wet and I'm not hungry
Being grateful for the basic necessities of life that are sometimes taken for granted


So classify these as good times
Concluding that these moments of contentment and gratitude are the true good times in life




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Written by: KRISTOFFER KRISTOFFERSON

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