These Are Good Times
Embracing Moments: These Good Times with Each Other
Lyrics
These are good times, out on a limb with each other.
Expressing that the current moments are enjoyable and positive, shared together in a somewhat risky or adventurous situation.
Did you ever think that we might end up out here?
Reflecting on the unexpected nature of their current situation, questioning if they ever anticipated being in this particular circumstance.
These are goodd times, sitting by the fireside.
Continuing to emphasize the positive nature of the times, now in a more relaxed setting by the fireside.
Put another log on so the mood won't disappear.
Suggesting a desire to maintain the positive atmosphere by adding a log to the fire.
Chorus: Walks in the moonlight, without a flashlight,
Beginning the chorus, describing romantic walks in the moonlight without needing a flashlight.
Beyond the street lights, holding hands
Extending the imagery of the moonlit walks, emphasizing physical closeness and intimacy.
It's not perfect, but we do the best we can.
Acknowledging imperfections in their situation but expressing contentment with doing their best.
These are good times, pulling weeds and making plans,
Highlighting enjoyable moments like gardening and making plans for the future.
Getting dirty good-time blisters on our hands.
Describing the physical toll of good times, such as getting blisters from engaging in satisfying activities.
These are good times, simple and so easy to miss,
Characterizing the enjoyable moments as simple and easily overlooked or underestimated.
And these moments are as fleeting as a kiss.
Comparing the fleeting nature of these moments to a kiss, emphasizing their transience.
Chorus:
Repeating the chorus to reinforce the themes of togetherness and positive experiences.
Are you sleeping, Brother John?
Asking if someone is sleeping, possibly introducing a new perspective or situation (Brother John) and acknowledging shared experiences.
Know you're not the only one.
Assuring Brother John that he is not alone in his experiences or feelings.
Are you sleeping, Brother John?
Repeating the inquiry about Brother John's sleep, reinforcing the idea of shared experiences.
No, you're not the only, only, only one.
Affirming that Brother John is not the only one going through certain experiences.
These are good times, the car broke down, well, it just won't start,
Describing a challenging situation where the car breaks down and rolls downhill through a barbed wire fence.
Rolled right down the hill and through a fence of barbed wire.
Highlighting that despite difficulties, they are still considering these times as good, underscoring the strength of their togetherness.
These are good times, the pump won't pump and the lights won't light,
Enumerating more challenges with a pump and lights not functioning, emphasizing the importance of being together despite external issues.
Everything is broken, but we're together tonight.
Expressing resilience and unity in the face of everything being broken, emphasizing the value of being together in difficult circumstances.
Chorus:
Repeating the chorus, reinforcing the central themes of togetherness and finding joy in shared experiences.
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