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Randy Travis – Good Intentions

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Introduction

“Good Intentions” is one of those songs that hits you right in the heart because it’s about something we all know too well—the moments when we mean to do good but somehow still fall short. It’s the perfect soundtrack for those times when life doesn’t quite go as planned, but our hearts are always in the right place. Whether you’re trying to mend a relationship, make someone proud, or just trying to be the best version of yourself, “Good Intentions” captures that struggle in such an honest, relatable way.

What makes this song so special is the emotion it carries. It’s not just about failure or disappointment, but about hope and the constant effort to do better. You can feel the sincerity in every line, as if the singer is baring their soul, confessing that they’ve made mistakes but their intentions were pure. It’s like a conversation with a friend who’s admitting they’re human—they’re not perfect, but they’re trying. And isn’t that something we can all relate to?

The melody, soft yet moving, cradles the lyrics perfectly. There’s a certain vulnerability in the way the song unfolds, creating this bittersweet mix of regret and resolve. It’s one of those songs that reminds us we’re all just trying our best in this unpredictable world, even when things don’t turn out the way we hoped.

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Lyrics

Mama always prayed that I’d be a better man than daddy
And I determined not to let her down
Deserted by the man she loved and left to raise four children
We were the local gossip of the town
I promised her that I’d live right and not be like the others
But I wound up in jail on Christmas day
I told her I’d be home and not to worry ’bout my brothers
When I got home my mom had passed away
And I hear tell the road to hell is paved with good intentions
But mama my intentions were the best
There’s lots of things in my life I just as soon not mention
Looks like I’ve turned out like all the rest
But mama my intentions were the best
A little boy with big blue eyes a-beggin’ to go fishin’
I promised him but never took the time
Now they won’t let me see him and I sit here a-wishin’
Wishin’ I could hold him one more time
And I hear tell the road to hell is paved with good intentions
But mama my intentions were the best
There’s lots of things in my life I just as soon not mention
Looks like I’ve turned out like all the rest
But mama my intentions were the best
But mama my intentions were the best

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