Got a Good Thing Goin'
Triumph Beyond Heartbreak: Revelations in 'Got a Good Thing Goin''
Lyrics
When you told me was all over, babe
Receiving news that the relationship is ending.
You thought all I ever was, was through
Perception that the speaker's existence was perceived as finished.
(Oh-oh!)
Expressing emotion, possibly surprise or realization.
When you told me it was all over, babe
Reiteration of the news about the end of the relationship.
Thought all I ever was through (oh yeah)
Reiterating the misconception that the speaker's life was over.
I had three more irons in the fire
The speaker had other options or opportunities.
Sorry, but I forgot to tell you
Apologizing for not communicating the speaker's other options.
(One more thing I'd like to tell you right now)
Introducing another message or revelation.
Uh-huh
Confirmation or acknowledgment.
You thought I'd be hurt when you left me, babe
Expectation that the speaker would be devastated by the breakup.
But I found another thing, (owoo!)
Discovery of another romantic interest or positive aspect.
Yeah, you thought I'd be hurt when you left me, babe
Reiteration of the expectation of emotional distress.
But I found another thing
Confirmation of finding another positive relationship.
(Yeah, somebody else!)
Acknowledging involvement with someone else.
But sometime what you lose,
Reflection on the idea that losses may be outweighed by gains.
Is nothin' compared to what you win
Highlighting the potential insignificance of the loss.
(Ow)
Expression of strong emotion, possibly determination or resilience.
(I'm gonna feel alright, yeah)
Positive affirmation of feeling good or confident.
(I feel alright)
Reiteration of feeling good or positive.
(Ow-ooo)
Exclamatory expression of emotion, possibly satisfaction.
A good man may fall, babe (oh yeah)
Acknowledgment that even a good person may face setbacks.
But ya get back on your feet
Assurance that one can recover from difficulties.
(Yeah, I know, I know, I know)
Repetition and affirmation of knowledge about overcoming challenges.
You know, you know
Reiteration of understanding or agreement.
A good man may fall, babe
Restating the idea that a good person can overcome adversity.
You know ya get back on your feet
Affirmation of the ability to bounce back from difficulties.
Yes, I've got a good thing goin' now woman
Indication of the current positive relationship status.
(Got a good thing goin' now)
Affirmation of the positive current state of affairs.
Oh, the future look good to me
Expressing optimism about the future.
(Future looks so good to me)
Reiteration of positive outlook for the future.
Alright
Confirmation of overall well-being or satisfaction.
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