In Joey Greer's song "Good Enough," the narrator reflects on a past relationship and expresses gratitude for not being considered good enough by their partner. The lyrics suggest that the relationship was filled with rules and restrictions, causing the narrator to feel trapped and suffocated. The opening lines, "Hey Jayton won't you bar the door, I'm a day late and a dollar short," indicate that the narrator feels they have missed out on something or failed to meet expectations. They then proclaim that they are leaving their partner in a dream, implying that they have finally escaped the constraints of the relationship. The chorus emphasizes the narrator's relief at not being good enough for their ex-partner. They express gratitude for not having to put up with their rules and declare that losing them was a positive outcome. The line "I sure dodged a bullet losin' you" suggests that the narrator believes they narrowly avoided a negative or harmful situation by ending the relationship. The verses describe the narrator's newfound freedom and happiness on the road. They find solace in honky tonks and enjoy their life away from their ex-partner. The lyrics also mention that the narrator's ex-partner tried to come back into their life, but the narrator firmly rejects them, emphasizing their satisfaction with being free from their control. Overall, "Good Enough" is a song about breaking free from a suffocating relationship and finding happiness and gratitude in one's independence. The lyrics convey a sense of relief and newfound liberation.
