The song "What's Bad For You Is Good For Me" by George Jones tells the story of a person who is expressing their satisfaction and triumph over the end of their ex-lover's new relationship. The narrator had a conversation with one of their ex-lover's old friends, who revealed that the new love interest had strayed or been unfaithful. The narrator had predicted that this would happen and believes that it is a positive turn of events for them personally. The lyrics suggest that the narrator wants their ex-lover to come back to them, implying that they still have feelings for them. The narrator sees the downfall of their ex-lover's new relationship as an opportunity for them to rekindle their love and win them back. While they acknowledge that it is unfortunate for their ex-lover to have lost love, they see it as a chance for their own happiness. The narrator reflects on how they had patience and waited for the new relationship to falter, predicting that their ex-lover would eventually be set free. They believe that just as their ex-lover found someone to replace them, now they have experienced the pain of a failed relationship. They invite their ex-lover to come back home, emphasizing that what may be unfavorable or "bad" for the ex-lover is actually beneficial or "good" for them. In other words, the narrator sees their ex-lover's misfortune as an opportunity for their own happiness and reunion. Overall, the song conveys a mixture of emotions, highlighting the narrator's satisfaction in their ex-lover's relationship troubles while also expressing a desire for reconciliation.
