Discover the story of the song > For The Good Times – Al Green

The song is about a breakup, where the protagonist is comforting his partner and reassuring her that everything will be okay. He tells her not to be sad because even though their relationship is over, life goes on and they should be grateful for the time they had together. He asks her to lay her head on his pillow and hold him close, listening to the raindrops against the window. He promises to still be there for her if she ever needs him. The protagonist understands that they will both move on and find other partners, but wants his partner to remember that he will always be there for her. He suggests that they should focus on enjoying the present moment and not worry about the future.