Written in 1984 as a message of encouragement, and that things will only get better. The longer format was probably inspired by CSNY's 'Suite Judy Blue Eyes', which was deemed unsuitable for radio play at the time because of it's length and multiple movements.
Lyrics
Cold on the beach, following your footprints in the sand
They’re in and out upon the shore
Have I really reached someone deep inside
Whose feelings have been hurt from just before
It seemed some time ago, but it wasn’t very long
Once trusted lovers weren’t who they were
It was a very hard year it hurts to call it near
But we learned that we could answer without fear
But they say nothing is forever - prove them wrong,
Good times up ahead, show you’re strong
And try to run the odds , say it’s true
Good times are for you
Very soon you’ll find the world is at your feet
And luck will seem to be right by your side
To all good things you’ll know and never will you show
A tear where there will be a smile wide, wide, wide, wide
But they say if it’s good it can’t last forever, prove them wrong
Hold your head up high, show you’re strong
and never, never say never say it’s true
Good times are for…
Well you know it’s comin’ on - and it’s time to carry on
To make it real - to make it strong - to make it last the whole night long
Good times will come your way, good times will come your way
Good times will come your way, good times will come your way
Well it’s time to sing this song
And give a chance to those who never had
Don’t hesitate, just stand up strong
For they’ll be here before too long
Good times will come your way, good times will come your way
Good times will come your way , hey hey hey hey hey
Good times will come your way.