The song "Love's Been Good To Me" by Tom T. Hall is a reflection on the life experiences of a wanderer who has traveled across the country, searching for a place to call home. The narrator has walked many lonely roads and encountered numerous challenges along the way. However, he finds solace in the fact that love has been good to him, even if only occasionally. Throughout the song, the narrator reminisces about two women he met during his travels. The first was a girl in Portland who could make him forget his troubles with her laughter and make him feel warm during the cold winter. The second was a girl in Houston, where the hot winds blow, who could bring him relief during the hot summer with her calm demeanor. Despite the brief connections he made in both of these places, the wanderer had to leave and continue on his journey. He reflects on the wisdom of these women and how their presence in his life made him feel grateful. Overall, "Love's Been Good to Me" is a nostalgic and wistful tune about finding happiness, even in life's transient moments. Despite the challenges and uncertainties of life on the road, love has given the wanderer something to hold onto, making the journey worthwhile.
