For The Good Times
Wynn Stewart Lyrics
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But life goes on and this old world keeps turning
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 raindrops blowing soft against my window
I'll get along and you'll find another
But I'll I'll be here if you'd ever need me
Don't say a word about tomorrow or forever
There'll be time enough for sadness whenever you leave me
Just lay your head upon my pillow
(For the good times) for the good times (for the good times)
Yes for the good times (for the good times) oh for the good times
Wynn Stewart's song "For the Good Times" is a classic ballad that speaks of a love that has come to an end, but the singer is urging his partner to look at the brighter side of things. He tells her not to be sad because life goes on and that they had a good time while it lasted. He goes on to say that there's no need to look back at the past and worry about the bridges that they have burned. He then paints a picture of a cozy scene where they can lay together and listen to the raindrops as they whisper against the window. The singer then asks his partner to pretend to love him one more time, just for the good times.
The song's lyrics reveal the singer's desire to console his partner, to ease the pain of their separation. He seems to recognize that it's a difficult time, hence the need for them to hold each other close and enjoy the moment they have together. However, he knows that they have to part ways at some point, and he reassures her that he'll be fine and that she'll find someone else. He wants her to live in the present and not worry about what the future may hold. He reminds her that there's enough time to be sad whenever she leaves him.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't look so sad I know it's over
You don't have to be unhappy because our time together has ended.
But life goes on and this old world keeps turning
Even though things have changed, the world keeps moving forward.
Just be glad we had some time to spend together
Instead of mourning what's lost, let's be thankful for what we shared.
There's no need to watch the bridges that were burning
Let's not dwell on the past or any bad feelings we may have had.
Lay your head upon my pillow
Rest yourself and seek comfort and solace.
Hold your warm and tender body close to mine
Be close to me, let's share the warmth that we once had.
Hear the whisper of the raindrops blowing soft against my window
Let the sounds of nature soothe us and transport us to more peaceful times.
And make believe that you love me one more time for the good times
Let's reminisce and remember the good times together, we can pretend that we never fell out of love.
I'll get along and you'll find another
We will both move on and find happiness in our separate paths.
But I'll I'll be here if you'd ever need me
I'll still be here as a comforting presence if you require it.
Don't say a word about tomorrow or forever
Let's just live in the present and not worry about the future.
There'll be time enough for sadness whenever you leave me
We can deal with the pain of separation when we come to that bridge, but for now let's just enjoy the moment.
Just lay your head upon my pillow
Rest yourself and find a peaceful repose in my company.
(For the good times) for the good times (for the good times)
Let's remember and hold on to the happy memories we shared.
Yes for the good times (for the good times) oh for the good times
For all those wonderful, happy moments that we enjoyed together, let's cherish them always.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Kristoffer Kristofferson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MME Corbett
Good job, I especially like the chorus.
TheGarretdeas
Wynn does a great version of this perennial favorite without it being overladen with the customary strings and things. It stands up to any other rendition that I've heard although the honors still go to Ray Price on this one.
lora Schultz
Oh, how nice to hear Wynn, I just loved him. and everything he does. I miss him