Good Times
Womack Womack Lyrics
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I can't begin to knowin'
But then I know it's growing strong
Was in the spring
And spring became the summer
Who'd have believed you'd come along
Reachin' out
Touchin' me
Touchin' you
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
I've been inclined
To believe they never would
But now I
Look at the night
And it don't seem so lonely
We fill it up with only two
And when I hurt
Hurtin' runs off my shoulders
How can I hurt when I'm with you
Warm, touchin' warm
Reachin' out
Touchin' me
Touchin' you
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
I've been inclined
To believe they never would
Oh, no, no
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
I've been inclined
To believe they never would
Sweet Caroline
The lyrics to Womack & Womack's song "Good Times" are actually a slightly modified rendition of Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline." In the opening verse, the singer reflects on the beginnings of a relationship, admitting that they can't really explain how it started, but it has grown stronger over time. The second verse highlights the beauties of summer and how unexpected joy can show up in our lives - in this case in the form of someone special.
The chorus features the now iconic refrain, "Sweet Caroline," which represents the feeling of euphoria and contentment that comes with being with this special person. The singer goes on to describe how being with their partner makes everything better - the night seems less lonely, the weight of hurt lifts, and even physical touch becomes more meaningful. The song ends on the signature chorus, with the singer expressing disbelief at how good things have become.
Line by Line Meaning
Where it began
The origin of our relationship is unknown
I can't begin to knowin'
I don't know where it started
But then I know it's growing strong
I just know that our love is getting stronger
Was in the spring
Our love started in the spring season
And spring became the summer
Our love continued and grew stronger during summer
Who'd have believed you'd come along
I was not expecting you to come into my life
Hands, touchin' hands
Our hands touching each other
Reachin' out
We are extending our hands towards each other
Touchin' me
You are touching me
Touchin' you
I am touching you
Sweet Caroline
Referring to the person he loves
Good times never seemed so good
He is having good times with that person
I've been inclined
He has always thought
To believe they never would
That he would never have such good times
But now I
But now that he's with that person
Look at the night
He sees the night differently
And it don't seem so lonely
He doesn't feel lonely anymore
We fill it up with only two
They make their own happiness together
And when I hurt
When he feels pain
Hurtin' runs off my shoulders
He feels better when he's with that person
How can I hurt when I'm with you
He can't feel any pain when he's with that person
Warm, touchin' warm
They are keeping each other warm
Oh, no, no
Not willing to lose the person he loves
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Neil Diamond
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