It Sure Was Good
Lost Love's Echo: George Jones & Tammy Wynette's Poignant Reflection
Lyrics
We don't know what it was but we had it
We had something, but its nature is unspecified.
We don't where it went but we lost it
We lost whatever it was, and the destination of its loss is unknown.
And it may never come back again but I sure wish it would
There's uncertainty if it will return, but there's a strong desire for its comeback.
We don't know what it was but it sure was good
Reiteration that there was something valuable, though unidentified.
The first time I laid eyes on you I saw it
Upon first seeing the partner, the undefined something was evident.
Shining in your eyes was bright as day
The partner's eyes reflected this special quality brightly.
And when I held you in my arms I felt it
When holding the partner, the special quality was felt.
Oh, but like a fool I let it slip away
Regrettably, the speaker allowed this special quality to slip away.
We don't know what it was but we had it
Reiteration that there was something valuable, though unidentified.
We don't where it went but we lost it
We lost track of whatever it was, and its whereabouts are unknown.
Well, it may never come back again but I sure wish it would
Expressing a strong wish for the potential return of this special quality.
We don't know what it was but it sure was good
Reiteration that there was something valuable, though unidentified.
First time that we kissed I could taste it
The first kiss conveyed a tangible sense of this special quality.
Sweet upon my lips like a song
Describing the special quality as sweet, akin to a song, tasted upon the lips.
The moment we made love I knew we'd found it
The moment of making love confirmed the presence of this special quality.
One day I woke up and it was gone
However, one day the special quality disappeared without warning.
We don't know what it was but we had it
Reiteration that there was something valuable, though unidentified.
We don't where it went but we lost it
We lost track of whatever it was, and its whereabouts are unknown.
And it may never come back again I sure wish it would
Expressing a strong wish for the potential return of this special quality.
We don't know what it was but it sure was good
Reiteration that there was something valuable, though unidentified.
If you had one more chance would you take it?
Pondering whether, given another chance, the partner would seize it.
And would you stand beside me from now on?
Asking if the partner would commit to standing by the speaker in the future.
The second time around could we make it
Considering the possibility of making things work in a second attempt.
And would you be there with me, hold it on
Wondering if the partner would be present and supportive in a second chance.
We don't know what it was but we had it
Reiteration that there was something valuable, though unidentified.
We don't where it went but we lost it
We lost track of whatever it was, and its whereabouts are unknown.
And it may never come back again but I sure wish it would
Expressing a strong wish for the potential return of this special quality.
We don't know what it was but it sure was good
Reiteration that there was something valuable, though unidentified.
No, we don't know what it was but it sure was good
Concluding with a strong statement about the value of the now-lost special quality.
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