Good Patient Woman
A Love Tested Through Time: Good Patient Woman by Green on Red
Lyrics
It's three in the morning I can't get to sleep
Insomnia at 3 am, troubled and deep in problems.
I know I'm in trouble, I'm in trouble deep oh no, oh no
Acknowledgment of deep trouble and concern.
The bankers have taken the chevy away
Loss of a possession (Chevy), highlighting hardship.
It's the only thing left around here anyway except you, except you
Emphasizing the value of a relationship in tough times.
I can't understand all of the things that I put you through
Expressing difficulty in understanding the partner's endurance.
I hear a noise but it ain't your car
Noticing a noise, possibly a disturbance, but it's not the partner's car.
You don't complain 'bout the job at the bar anymore, anymore
Partner no longer complains about a job at the bar.
You gave a vow to stay by my side
Recalling a vow to stay together made at a young age.
You were 14 when I made you my bride forever, amen
The partner was very young when the commitment was made.
Don't you know babe I would do it all over again
Expressing a willingness to repeat the commitment despite challenges.
Good patient woman, you won't have to wait for me anymore
Acknowledging the partner's patience, suggesting a change.
Looking at pictures of you on the wall
Reflecting on past moments with pictures on the wall.
Cutting the cake we were having a ball, that Sunday, way back when
Remembering a joyful time, cutting a cake on a Sunday.
We never had children as hard as we tried
Acknowledging difficulties in having children despite efforts.
Lately at night I hear you crying softly, alone in the dark
Hearing partner's silent cries at night, feeling distant.
Dreaming of laughing and playing with kids in the park
Partner dreams of a different, happier life with children.
Good patient woman, you won't have to wait for me anymore
Reiterating the end of waiting due to a change.
The sun is arisin', I'm cleaning my gun,
Starting a new day, possibly preparing for challenges.
This nightmare ain't over I hope you had fun oh darling, my sweet little woman
Acknowledging ongoing struggles, questioning the enjoyment.
Nothing's forever but I got my doubts
Expressing doubt about the permanence of things.
I'm going upstairs, I'm gonna find out what's waiting, for me now
Heading upstairs to confront the unknown future.
Baby don't miss me I was no good for you anyhow
Suggesting self-awareness of being detrimental to the partner.
Baby don't miss me I was no good for you anyhow
Repeating the acknowledgment of being harmful to the partner.
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