Starts With Goodbye
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I hung up the phone and it fell out of my hand
But I knew I had to do it
And he wouldn't understand
So hard to see myself without him
I felt a piece of my heart break
But when you're standing at a crossroad
I guess it's gonna have to hurt
I guess I'm gonna have to cry
And let go of some things I've loved
To get to the other side
I guess it's gonna break me down
Like fallin' when I'm try to fly
It's sad but sometimes
Moving on with the rest of your life
Starts with goodbye
I know there's a blue horizon
Somewhere up ahead, just waiting for me
Getting there means leaving things behind
Sometimes life's so bitter sweet
I guess it's gonna have to hurt
I guess I'm gonna have to cry
And let go of some things I've loved
To get to the other side
I guess it's gonna break me down
Like fallin' when I'm try to fly
It's sad but sometimes
Moving on with the rest of your life
Starts with goodbye
Time heals the wounds that you feel
Somehow, right now
I guess it's gonna have to hurt
I guess I'm gonna have to cry
And let go of some things I've loved
To get to the other side
I guess it's gonna break me down
Like fallin' when I'm try to fly
It's sad but sometimes
Moving on with the rest of your life
Starts with goodbye
I guess I'm gonna have to cry
And let go of some things I've loved
To get to the other side
Start with goodbye
Like fallin' when you try to fly
It's sad but sometimes
Moving on with the rest of your life
Starts with goodbye
In "Starts With Goodbye," Carrie Underwood sings about the end of a relationship and the struggle of moving on. The song starts with a scene of the singer sitting on her doorstep after hanging up the phone, realizing that she needs to end things with her partner even though it's painful. She feels like a piece of her heart has broken and she knows that leaving things behind is necessary to move on.
The chorus reflects the difficulty of making that decision and the emotional toll it takes. It acknowledges that moving on means letting go of some things that were important and that it's going to hurt like falling when trying to fly. But the message is ultimately hopeful, recognizing that there's a blue horizon up ahead waiting for her and that time will heal the wounds.
The song is a powerful reminder of the journey of letting go, acknowledging the sadness and difficulty of moving on while also recognizing the promise of a new beginning.
Line by Line Meaning
I was sitting on my doorstep
The singer is in a contemplative moment.
I hung up the phone and it fell out of my hand
The singer is emotional and distraught.
But I knew I had to do it
The singer is aware of the difficult decision they must make.
And he wouldn't understand
The artist believes that the person they are leaving behind won't comprehend their decision.
So hard to see myself without him
The artist is finding it difficult to imagine their life without the person they're leaving behind.
I felt a piece of my heart break
The singer is heartbroken over the situation.
But when you're standing at a crossroad
The singer is at a point in their life where they have to choose which direction to take.
There's a choice you gotta make
The artist acknowledges that they have to make a difficult decision.
I guess it's gonna have to hurt
The artist knows that the process is going to be painful.
I guess I'm gonna have to cry
The artist realizes that they'll have to grieve and be emotional.
And let go of some things I've loved
The singer must let go of things they're attached to.
To get to the other side
The artist acknowledges that they need to go through this difficult process to move forward.
Like fallin' when I'm try to fly
The process of moving forward is going to involve setbacks and failures.
It's sad but sometimes
The singer accepts that the situation is difficult, but knows it's necessary to move forward.
Moving on with the rest of your life
The singer knows they must continue living and moving forward with their life.
Starts with goodbye
The artist must say goodbye to move forward with their new path in life.
I know there's a blue horizon
The artist is optimistic about the future.
Somewhere up ahead, just waiting for me
The singer is looking forward to new opportunities in their future.
Getting there means leaving things behind
The singer acknowledges that moving forward in their life means leaving people or things behind.
Sometimes life's so bitter sweet
The artist acknowledges that life can be both beautiful and difficult.
Time heals the wounds that you feel
The artist recognizes that healing will take time.
Somehow, right now
The artist is in a state of healing and is starting to feel better.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANGELO T. PETRAGLIA, HILLARY LEE LINDSEY
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DarkSorceress234
My sister and I would jam to this song when we were younger. (Me 11 her 8) and now i can actually relate to the lyrics and love it more than ever. Im now 16 and shes 13.
goodbye Jeremy.
you almost killed me but it caused me to grow wings
I'm flying.
I flew away from all the bad in my life.
and I flew straight into the arms of the man that will actually love me and all of my flaws
thank you Jeremy and God for showing me what direction. to go in.
Jeremy, I forgive you for all that you did to me. you did treat me bad, but damn you showed me everything a man shouldn't be. so I guess.. thanks....
Ari ML
was sitting on my doorstep,
I hung up the phone and it fell out of my hand,
But I knew I had to do it,
And he wouldn't understand,
So hard to see myself without him,
I felt a piece of my heart break,
But when you're standing at a crossroad,
There's a choice you gotta make.
[Chorus:]
I guess it's gonna have to hurt,
I guess I'm gonna have to cry,
And let go of some things I've loved,
To get to the other side,
I guess it's gonna break me down,
Like falling when you try to fly,
It's sad, but sometimes moving on with the rest of your life,
Starts with goodbye.
I know there's a blue horizon,
Somewhere up ahead, just waiting for me,
Getting there means leaving things behind,
Sometimes life's so bitter sweet.
[Chorus:]
I guess it's gonna have to hurt,
I guess I'm gonna have to cry,
And let go of some things I've loved,
To get to the other side,
I guess it's gonna break me down,
Like falling when you try to fly,
It's sad, but sometimes moving on with the rest of your life,
Starts with goodbye.
Time, time heals,
The wounds that you feel,
Somehow, right now.
[Chorus:]
I guess it's gonna have to hurt,
I guess I'm gonna have to cry,
And let go of some things I've loved,
To get to the other side,
I guess it's gonna break me down,
Like falling when you try to fly,
It's sad, but sometimes moving on with the rest of your life,
Starts with goodbye,
I guess I'm gonna have to cry,
And let go of some things I've loved,
To get to the other side,
Starts with goodbye,
The only way you try to find,
Moving on with the rest of your life,
Starts with goodbye,
Na na na na na na na.
Hamilton house
I was in a relationship for 6 years , we got pregnant with our son.. he made me choose between our son or him, because he didn’t want kids. He had adoption paperwork and everything. I loved him dearly. But I obviously kept our son, and said goodbye to him and our 6 years together. Our son is 6 years old now, and his father has not reached out since his birth. He told me I’d regret leaving him. Best goodbye ever. MY son is my life❤️
vape_ queen_144
I hope no one minds me leaving my story here but I was in an abusive relationship and this amazing man saved me from it, it was so perfect at first and so amazing I really believe we could make it but then I got pregnant and I wanted him to get a job because I was stressed out so much and one night I told him he has to get a job and help me he packed his bags started to leave so I called his mom and she went to talk to him while I was crying really hard then I started bleeding I started screaming because I was so scared of losing it so hurt but I knew what happened then he walks into the room and said I'm being a drama queen even his mom said I was mad I threw the phone we went to the hospital they said they wouldn't know for sure for a few days then we had an ultrasound the baby didn't make it he stressed me out so bad the baby died well they gave me meds and told me I had to take them to get the baby out of my system so I did and later on that night I was screaming and crying from so much pain begging to either die or for someone to knock me out and he's just on playstation with his online buddies and turns around and says to me shut up everyone thinks that I'm killing you so he called his mom she comes up to the house and tells me I'm over reacting to the pain I had to stay on the floor on my stomach and try not to move at all for comfort later on he backed his bags again and it was because I was at my parents for too long and he didn't want to admit it and every argument I'm finally starting to see he blames on me even though I never cheated I'm a cheater because I bought a vape he told me it was him or the vape I tried to quit he called me a whore for it told me I was a cheater I admit what I did was wrong but I didn't deserve that he is always right about everything or so he thinks he'd always find a way to be right even when I knew I was right our 2 year anniversary was yesterday 05/25/2022 well on 05/24/2022 I packed up all my stuff started to leave but I became too weak to leave I am going to leave it might hurt I'm afraid of this time because I fell so hard for him he said he loves me but won't change and fine but I can't stress out like that again and end up staying this is the hardest goodbye I'm ever going to do keep me in your prayers the point of this story is don't let people manipulate you control you or abuse you because you deserve better than that we all do he wasn't physically abusive but that's emotional and mental abusive
Tammy Hope
Wow that's messed up a narcissist no dought but still terrible bit what a blessing 🙏
devon9887
Ma’am do not even waste a single thought on him. I don’t have kids but I’m 34 and my mom is my best friend. I should say I’m lucky enough that my parents are still married since 1981, and my dad is amazing I love him to death, but there is nothing like a mother’s love. Maybe it’s the Sicilian in us. But my mother would do absolutely anything for me and same for me. You cherish that child and don’t give a second thought to that douche bag. Sending nothing but love love love.
MICAbolles1711
So sorry you had to go through that hon....you made the right choice! Your son obviously needs you more than he did. Proud of you! ❤️
suamy collado
My baby daddy wanted me pregnant and when I was changed his mind and made me choose my son is 12 now
Josh Resor
This song is getting my through the toughest time in my life, I’m so grateful for her music 💖
Gianna G
I know everyone's here cause they're feeling kinda down right now... But I can guarantee you all that time heals EVERYTHING. I promise. Almost two years ago I had my heart absolutely shattered... It hurt so bad. Cried every night for months... But here I am and I can say I'm okay and happy. It's going to take a while I won't lie, but just hang on cause you'll come out alright. Sure, it still hurts every now and then but I don't cry anymore and I don't hurt every second of the day anymore. So I promise no matter what you're going through, you're gonna be okay. (: xx
mariaud999
Thank you 😓
Allie_daya
Your totally right