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Too Good at Goodbyes
Sam Smith Lyrics


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You must think that I'm stupid
You must think that I'm a fool
You must think that I'm new to this
But I have seen this all before

I'm never gonna let you close to me
Even though you mean the most to me
'Cause every time I open up, it hurts
So I'm never gonna get too close to you
Even when I mean the most to you
In case you go and leave me in the dirt

But every time you hurt me, the less that I cry
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry
And every time you walk out, the less I love you
Baby, we don't stand a chance, it's sad but it's true

I'm way too good at goodbyes
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)
I'm way too good at goodbyes
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)

I know you're thinking I'm heartless
I know you're thinking I'm cold
I'm just protecting my innocence
I'm just protecting my soul

I'm never gonna let you close to me
Even though you mean the most to me
'Cause every time I open up, it hurts
So I'm never gonna get too close to you
Even when I mean the most to you
In case you go and leave me in the dirt

But every time you hurt me, the less that I cry
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry
And every time you walk out, the less I love you
Baby, we don't stand a chance, it's sad but it's true

I'm way too good at goodbyes
(I'm way to good at goodbyes)
I'm way too good at goodbyes
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)
No way that you'll see me cry
(No way that you'll see me cry)
I'm way too good at goodbyes
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)

No
No, no, no, no, no (I'm way too good at goodbyes)
No, no, no, no
No, no, no (I'm way too good at goodbyes)
(No way that you'll see me cry) oh
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)

'Cause every time you hurt me, the less that I cry
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry
And every time you walk out, the less I love you
Baby, we don't stand a chance, it's sad but it's true
I'm way too good at goodbyes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sam Smith's "Too Good at Goodbyes" speak to the hurt and pain that comes with being in a relationship that keeps ending. Smith expresses his reluctance to let someone get close to him because every time he does, he ends up getting hurt. The opening lines suggest that the other person believes Smith is a fool for allowing himself to get hurt so many times before. However, he reminds the other person that it's not a new experience and that he's seen it all before.


Throughout the song, Smith repeats that he's "never going to let you [the other person] close to me". He explains that even though the other person means everything to him, opening up always results in pain. Still, the other person tries to come back, but Smith tells them that they don't stand a chance, even though it's sad but true. He ends the song by repeating that he's "way too good at goodbyes," and that there's no way they will ever see him cry because he's already moved on.


The song expresses the complex feelings of someone who has been hurt in love and is afraid to get close to someone else again. It highlights the pain that comes with opening up and being vulnerable, only to have it result in heartbreak. Ultimately, "Too Good at Goodbyes" is a powerful reflection on the aftermath of a failed relationship and the difficulty of moving on.


Line by Line Meaning

You must think that I'm stupid
You probably have a perception that I'm foolish


You must think that I'm a fool
You most likely believe that I'm naive


You must think that I'm new to this
You may believe that I'm inexperienced in this situation


But I have seen this all before
However, I have encountered this scenario previously


I'm never gonna let you close to me
I refuse to allow you to get close to me


Even though you mean the most to me
Despite the fact that you mean the world to me


'Cause every time I open up, it hurts
Because it pains me every time I open up to someone


So I'm never gonna get too close to you
Thus, I will never become too attached to you


Even when I mean the most to you
Even if I hold a special place in your heart


In case you go and leave me in the dirt
To avoid being emotionally hurt if you decide to leave me


But every time you hurt me, the less that I cry
Each time you hurt me, I shed fewer tears


And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry
And when you leave me, my tears dry up quickly


And every time you walk out, the less I love you
Each time you leave, I love you a little less


Baby, we don't stand a chance, it's sad but it's true
Our relationship isn't going to work, as sad as it is, that's the truth


I'm way too good at goodbyes
I am highly skilled at saying farewell


(I'm way too good at goodbyes)


I know you're thinking I'm heartless
I'm aware that you think I'm cold and unfeeling


I know you're thinking I'm cold
I realize that you perceive me as unemotional


I'm just protecting my innocence
I am simply safeguarding my purity and naivete


I'm just protecting my soul
I'm merely shielding my essence


No way that you'll see me cry
There's no chance that you'll catch me shedding tears


(No way that you'll see me cry)


No


No, no, no, no, no (I'm way too good at goodbyes)


No, no, no, no


No, no, no (I'm way too good at goodbyes)


(No way that you'll see me cry)


(I'm way too good at goodbyes)




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James Napier, Mikkel Eriksen, Sam Smith, Tor Hermansen

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
You must think that I'm stupid
You must think that I'm a fool
You must think that I'm new to this
But I have seen this all before

I'm never gonna let you close to me
Even though you mean the most to me
'Cause every time I open up, it hurts
So I'm never gonna get too close to you
Even when I mean the most to you
In case you go and leave me in the dirt

But every time you hurt me, the less that I cry
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry
And every time you walk out, the less I love you
Baby, we don't stand a chance, it's sad but it's true

I'm way too good at goodbyes
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)
I'm way too good at goodbyes
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)

I know you're thinking I'm heartless
I know you're thinking I'm cold
I'm just protecting my innocence
I'm just protecting my soul

I'm never gonna let you close to me
Even though you mean the most to me
'Cause every time I open up, it hurts
So I'm never gonna get too close to you
Even when I mean the most to you
In case you go and leave me in the dirt

But every time you hurt me, the less that I cry
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry
And every time you walk out, the less I love you
Baby, we don't stand a chance, it's sad but it's true

I'm way to good at goodbyes
(I'm way to good at goodbyes)
I'm way too good at goodbyes
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)
No way that you'll see me cry
(No way that you'll see me cry)
I'm way too good at goodbyes
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)

No
No, no, no, no, no (I'm way too good at goodbyes)
No, no, no, no
No, no, no (I'm way too good at goodbyes)
(No way that you'll see me cry)
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)

'Cause every time you hurt me, the less that I cry
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry
And every time you walk out, the less I love you
Baby, we don't stand a chance, it's sad but it's true
I'm way too good at goodbyes



@abusufyan7663

You must think that I’m stupid
You must think that I’m a fool
You must think that I’m new to this
But I have seen this all before

I’m never going to let you close to me
Even though you mean the most to me
'Cause every time I open up it hurts
So I’m never going to get too close to you
Even when I mean the most to you
In case you go and leave me in the dirt

But every time you hurt me, the less that I cry
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry
And every time you walk out, the less I love you
Baby we don’t stand a chance, it’s sad but it’s true
I’m way too good at goodbyes (I’m way too good at goodbyes)
I’m way too good at goodbyes (I’m way too good at goodbyes)
No way that you’ll see me cry (No way that you’ll see me cry)
I’m way too good at goodbyes (I’m way too good at goodbyes)

I know you’re thinking I’m heartless
I know you’re thinking I’m cold
I’m just protecting my innocence
I’m just protecting my soul

I’m never going to let you close to me
Even though you mean the most to me
‘Cause every time I open up it hurts
So I’m never going to get too close to you
Even when I mean the most to you
In case you go and leave me in the dirt

But every time you hurt me, the less that I cry
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry
And every time you walk out, the less I love you
Baby we don’t stand a chance, it’s sad but it’s true
I’m way too good at goodbyes (I’m way too good at goodbyes)
I’m way too good at goodbyes (I’m way too good at goodbyes)
No way that you’ll see me cry (No way that you’ll see me cry)
I’m way too good at goodbyes (I’m way too good at goodbyes)
No... (I’m way too good at goodbyes) (I’m way too good at goodbyes)
(No way that you’ll see me cry)
Oh... (I’m way too good at goodbyes)

‘Cause every time you hurt me, the less that I cry
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry
And every time you walk out, the less I love you
Baby we don’t stand a chance, it’s sad but it’s true
I’m way too good at goodbyes



@atfoodieph687

Too Good at Goodbyes
Lyrics

You must think that I'm stupid
You must think that I'm a fool
You must think that I'm new to this
But I have seen this all before

I'm never gonna let you close to me
Even though you mean the most to me
'Cause every time I open up, it hurts
So, I'm never gonna get too close to you
Even when I mean the most to you
In case you go and leave me in the dirt

But every time you hurt me, the less that I cry
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry
And every time you walk out, the less I love you
Baby, we don't stand a chance, it's sad, but it's true

I'm way too good at goodbyes
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)
I'm way too good at goodbyes
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)

I know you're thinking I'm heartless
I know you're thinking I'm cold
I'm just protecting my innocence
I'm just protecting my soul

I'm never gonna let you close to me
Even though you mean the most to me
'Cause every time I open up, it hurts
So, I'm never gonna get too close to you
Even when I mean the most to you
In case you go and leave me in the dirt

But every time you hurt me, the less that I cry
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry
And every time you walk out, the less I love you
Baby, we don't stand a chance, it's sad, but it's true

I'm way too good at goodbyes
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)
I'm way too good at goodbyes
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)
No way that you'll see me cry
(No way that you'll see me cry)
I'm way too good at goodbyes
(I'm way too good at goodbyes) no

No, no, no, no, no (I'm way too good at goodbyes)
No, no, no, no
No, no, no (I'm way too good at goodbyes)
(No way that you'll see me cry)
Ah-ah-ah (I'm way too good at goodbyes)

'Cause every time you hurt me, the less that I cry
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry
And every time you walk out, the less I love you
Baby, we don't stand a chance, it's sad, but it's true
I'm way too good at goodbyes



@mulcomesteph8046

Lyrics:
You must think that I’m stupid
You must think that I’m a fool
You must think that I’m new to this
But I have seen this all before

I’m never going to let you close to me
Even though you mean the most to me
'Cause every time I open up it hurts
So I’m never going to get too close to you
Even when I mean the most to you
In case you go and leave me in the dirt

But every time you hurt me, the less that I cry
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry
And every time you walk out, the less I love you
Baby we don’t stand a chance, it’s sad but it’s true
I’m way too good at goodbyes (I’m way too good at goodbyes)
I’m way too good at goodbyes (I’m way too good at goodbyes)
No way that you’ll see me cry (No way that you’ll see me cry)
I’m way too good at goodbyes (I’m way too good at goodbyes)

I know you’re thinking I’m heartless
I know you’re thinking I’m cold
I’m just protecting my innocence
I’m just protecting my soul

I’m never going to let you close to me
Even though you
mean the most to me
‘Cause every time I open up it hurts
So I’m never going to get too close to you
Even when I mean the most to you
In case you go and leave me in the dirt

But every time you hurt me, the less that I cry
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry
And every time you walk out, the less I love you
Baby we don’t stand a chance, it’s sad but it’s true
I’m way too good at goodbyes (I’m way too good at goodbyes)
I’m way too good at goodbyes (I’m way too good at goodbyes)
No way that you’ll see me cry (No way that you’ll see me cry)
I’m way too good at goodbyes (I’m way too good at goodbyes)

No...
(I’m way too good at goodbyes)
(I’m way too good at goodbyes)
(No way that you’ll see me cry)
Oh...
(I’m way too good at goodbyes)

‘Cause every time you hurt me, the less that I cry
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry
And every time you walk out, the less I love you
Baby we don’t stand a chance, it’s sad but it’s true
I’m way too good at goodbyes



@fannirab317

LYRICS
You must think that I'm stupid
You must think that I'm a fool
You must think that I'm new to this
But I have seen this all before

I'm never gonna let you close to me
Even though you mean the most to me
'Cause every time I open up, it hurts
So I'm never gonna get too close to you
Even when I mean the most to you
In case you go and leave me in the dirt

But every time you hurt me, the less that I cry
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry
And every time you walk out, the less I love you
Baby, we don't stand a chance, it's sad but it's true

I'm way too good at goodbyes
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)
I'm way too good at goodbyes
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)

I know you're thinking I'm heartless
I know you're thinking I'm cold
I'm just protecting my innocence
I'm just protecting my soul

I'm never gonna let you close to me
Even though you mean the most to me
'Cause every time I open up, it hurts
So I'm never gonna get too close to you
Even when I mean the most to you
In case you go and leave me in the dirt

But every time you hurt me, the less that I cry
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry
And every time you walk out, the less I love you
Baby, we don't stand a chance, it's sad but it's true

I'm way too good at goodbyes
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)
I'm way too good at goodbyes
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)
No way that you'll see me cry
(No way that you'll see me cry)

I'm way too good at goodbyes
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)
No
No, no, no, no, no
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)
No, no, no, no
No, no, no
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)
(No way that you'll see me cry)
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)

'Cause every time you hurt me, the less that I cry
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry
And every time you walk out, the less I love you
Baby, we don't stand a chance, it's sad but it's true
I'm way too good at goodbyes



@guadinina9711

You must think that I'm stupid 
You must think that I'm a fool 
You must think that I'm new to this 
But I have seen this all before 

I'm never gonna let you close to me 
Even though you mean the most to me 
'Cause every time I open up, it hurts 
So I'm never gonna get too close to you 
Even when I mean the most to you 
In case you go and leave me in the dirt 

Every time you hurt me, the less that I cry 
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry 
And every time you walk out, the less I love you 
Baby, we don't stand a chance, it's sad but it's true 

I'm way too good at goodbyes 
(I'm way too good at goodbyes) 
I'm way too good at goodbyes 
(I'm way too good at goodbyes) 

I know you're thinking I'm heartless 
I know you're thinking I'm cold 
I'm just protecting my innocence 
I'm just protecting my soul 

I'm never gonna let you close to me 
Even though you mean the most to me 
'Cause every time I open up, it hurts 
So I'm never gonna get too close to you 


Even when I mean the most to you 
In case you go and leave me in the dirt 

Every time you hurt me, the less that I cry 
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry 
And every time you walk out, the less I love you 
Baby, we don't stand a chance, it's sad but it's true 

I'm way to good at goodbyes 
(I'm way to good at goodbyes) 
I'm way too good at goodbyes 
(I'm way too good at goodbyes) 

No way that you'll see me cry 
(No way that you'll see me cry) 
I'm way too good at goodbyes 
(I'm way to good at goodbyes) 
No 
No, no, no, no, no 
(I'm way too good at goodbyes) 
No, no, no, no 
No, no, no 
(I'm way too good at goodbyes) 
(No way that you'll see me cry) 
(I'm way too good at goodbyes) 

'Cause overtime you hurt me, the less that I cry 
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry 
And every time you walk out, the less I love you 
Baby, we don't stand a chance, it's sad but it's true 
I'm way too good at goodbyes


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