GoodTime Blues
GoodTime Blues: A Melodic Tale of Longing and Liberation
Lyrics
Well since you left me baby I havnt been alone
Expressing that since the departure of the speaker's partner, they haven't been without company.
All the women calling me on my telephone
Various women are contacting the speaker via phone.
Sincerely speaking I'd rather be with you
The speaker honestly prefers to be with their departed partner.
But I still have my fun I got the good time blues
The speaker still manages to enjoy themselves despite missing their partner; they're experiencing a sense of joy amidst their longing.
Good time blues... but I aint got you
Expressing the feeling of having a good time but lacking the presence of the desired partner.
And I really want you baby... I got the good time blues...
Reiterating the desire for the absent partner amidst the enjoyment.
The good time blues the good time blues
Repeated mention of the "good time blues," signifying the persistent feeling of enjoyment alongside longing for the partner.
But I aint got you... and I really want you
Reiterating the absence of the desired partner despite experiencing a good time.
Im just a sinner Lord I am not a saint
The speaker admits to not being perfect and acknowledges their tendency to prioritize their desires.
And I always gotta have my way
Expressing a persistent inclination to have things their way, possibly hinting at a self-centered nature.
Im never lonely but I aint got you
Despite not feeling lonely, the absence of the partner is noted and missed.
Got the good time blues... but I aint got you
Reiteration of experiencing enjoyment but feeling incomplete without the desired partner.
And I really want you baby... I got the good time blues...
Repeated longing for the absent partner amid the enjoyment, indicating a persistent desire for their presence.
The good time blues, the good time blues
Continued mention of the conflicting emotions of joy and longing.
Well I got the good time blues!
Reiterating the feeling of having the "good time blues," underscoring the coexistence of pleasure and longing.
I love you baby but I won't wait alone
Expressing love for the partner but unwillingness to wait indefinitely for their return.
Im just a Dog and I've got to have my bone
Metaphorically comparing oneself to a dog needing its essential satisfaction (bone), highlighting a basic need for companionship.
Well if you may change your mind please come back
Requesting the partner to reconsider and return despite the speaker's enjoyment in their absence.
Got the good time blues... but I aint got you
Reiterating the feeling of enjoyment mixed with longing due to the partner's absence.
And I really want you baby... I got the good time blues...
Continued expression of desire for the partner's presence amidst the enjoyment.
The good time blues, the good time blues
Repetition of the contradictory emotions of joy and longing, signifying the ongoing internal conflict.
Well I got the good time blues!
Restating the feeling of having the "good time blues," emphasizing the persistent state of enjoying oneself while missing the partner.
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