Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
We met downtown in the barroom
Both of us needing a friend
And you brought me home to your doorstep
And it was there you invited me in
We spent the wee hours dancing
To your favorite home stereo sounds
We talked about what we been needin'
Discussin' our ups and our downs
And I've had a beautiful time
Holding your heart next to mine
I poured out my feelings while you poured the wine
And I've had a beautiful time
If I seem a wee bit uneasy
You really sized me up right
There's somebody home still up waiting
She probably been waiting up all night
And I can't say I found any answers
But you listen while I ride alone
And you been a beautiful lady
And you kept me from being alone
And I've had a beautiful time
Holding your body next to mine
You poured out the feelings and then I poured the wine
And I've had a beautiful time
I've had a beautiful time
Holding your heart next to mine
We poured out the feelings and then we poured the wine
And I've had a beautiful time
You poured out your feelings while we poured the wine
And I've had a beautiful time
Both of us needing a friend
And you brought me home to your doorstep
And it was there you invited me in
We spent the wee hours dancing
To your favorite home stereo sounds
We talked about what we been needin'
Discussin' our ups and our downs
And I've had a beautiful time
Holding your heart next to mine
I poured out my feelings while you poured the wine
And I've had a beautiful time
If I seem a wee bit uneasy
You really sized me up right
There's somebody home still up waiting
She probably been waiting up all night
And I can't say I found any answers
But you listen while I ride alone
And you been a beautiful lady
And you kept me from being alone
And I've had a beautiful time
Holding your body next to mine
You poured out the feelings and then I poured the wine
And I've had a beautiful time
I've had a beautiful time
Holding your heart next to mine
We poured out the feelings and then we poured the wine
And I've had a beautiful time
You poured out your feelings while we poured the wine
And I've had a beautiful time
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I Had a Beautiful Time Lyrics as written by Merle Haggard
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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