Ain't Too Good
Navigating Love's Trials: Rory Gallagher's Poignant Reflection
Lyrics
Well, it ain't too good,
Expresses dissatisfaction with the current situation, suggesting that things are not going well.
The way you treat your man,
Addresses the way the person treats their partner, implying that it's not favorable or respectful.
It's less than good,
Reiterates the negativity in the treatment, emphasizing that it falls below a satisfactory level.
It sure ain't kind,
Describes the treatment as unkind, indicating a lack of empathy or consideration.
It's your mistake,
Attributes the problems to a mistake, possibly on the part of the person being addressed.
You'll see in time,
Suggests that the consequences of the mistake will become evident over time.
When I'm gone, when I'm gone.
Repeats the anticipation of consequences, emphasizing a realization after the speaker is no longer present.
Well, it's been so long,
Reflects on a past period of time, indicating that something positive has been missing for a while.
Since I felt that glow,
Recalls a previous feeling of happiness or contentment.
The flame was bright,
Describes a bright and intense flame, likely representing a passionate or fulfilling experience.
But it's burning low,
Indicates a decline in the intensity of the mentioned flame, suggesting a diminishing positive experience.
I should be gone,
Expresses the speaker's awareness that they should leave the current situation.
But I'm slow to go,
Admits a reluctance or slowness in leaving despite the awareness of the need to do so.
Serves me right, serves me.....
Expresses a sense of deserving the unfavorable circumstances, possibly due to the speaker's own actions.
It doesn't seem clear,
Highlights a lack of clarity or understanding about the future.
What happens from here and now,
Suggests uncertainty about what will happen next.
You've called the tune, but maybe soon,
Addresses the idea that consequences will catch up, and someone will have to bear the cost.
Someone must pay for the piper.
Metaphorically refers to a situation where someone must bear the consequences of their actions.
Well, it ain't too late,
Suggests that there's still time to rectify the situation or change the course of events.
To change your mind,
Encourages a reconsideration of actions or decisions.
For it's time you knew,
Directs the person to understand the speaker's position or feelings.
Just where I stand,
Asks for clarity about the current status or relationship.
Well, let me know,
Expresses the speaker's desire for information about the future plans of the person being addressed.
'Cause I got plans,
Indicates that the speaker has plans for the future and seeks acknowledgment or alignment.
From now on, from now on, from now on.
Repeats the emphasis on the future, underlining a commitment or expectation from that point onward.
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