Goodnight Goodnight
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I licked my wounds, but I can't ever see them getting better
Something's gotta change
Things cannot stay the same
Her hair was pressed against her face
Her eyes were red with anger
Enraged by things unsaid, and empty beds, and bad behavior
It must be rearranged, oh
I'm sorry
I did not mean to hurt my little girl
It's beyond me
I cannot carry the weight of the heavy world
So goodnight, goodnight, goodnight, goodnight
Goodnight, goodnight, goodnight, goodnight, goodnight
Hope that things work out all right, yeah, whoa, whoa
The room was silent as we all tried so hard to remember
The way it feels to be alive
The day that he first met her
Something's gotta change
Things cannot stay the same
You make me think of someone wonderful, but I can't place her
I wake up every morning wishing one more time to face her
Something's gotta change
It must be rearranged, oh
I'm sorry
I did not mean to hurt my little girl
It's beyond me
I cannot carry the weight of the heavy world
So goodnight, goodnight, goodnight, goodnight
Goodnight, goodnight, goodnight, goodnight, goodnight
Hope that things work out all right
So much to love
So much to learn
But I won't be there to teach you, oh
I know I can be close
But I try my best to reach you
I'm so sorry
I did not mean to hurt my little girl
It's beyond me
I cannot carry the weight of a heavy world
So goodnight, goodnight, goodnight, goodnight
Goodnight, goodnight, goodnight, goodnight
Goodnight, goodnight, goodnight, goodnight, goodnight
Hope that things work out all right, yeah, whoa, oh, yeah
"Goodnight Goodnight" is a reflective song by Maroon 5, exploring a relationship gone sour. The first verse sets the tone as the metaphorical thread that connects the two lovebirds is now broken, leaving one of them hurt, vulnerable, and uncertain about the future. The singer recognizes that something has to change, but he is unsure of what that change could be. The second verse expands on the situation, as the singer recounts his lover's hurt and anger towards him. This clearly shows that there are unresolved issues that need to be addressed for the relationship to work.
The pre-chorus shows a person who is remorseful and in a great deal of emotional pain. He doesn't understand why he has hurt the person he loves, and he can't bear the weight of the heavy emotions he is feeling. The chorus serves as a bittersweet goodbye, almost like a bedtime prayer. The singer acknowledges that he won't be there to teach his daughter about life, but he hopes that everything will work out alright.
The lyrics capture the complexities of falling in and out of love, the pain of regrets, and the hope for a better future. Maroon 5 incorporates a mellow, almost lullaby-like melody that reinforces the central themes of the song. Overall, "Goodnight Goodnight" is a poignant reflection on love, loss, and the desire for redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
You left me hanging from a thread we once swung from together
You left me in a difficult situation we once tackled together
I licked my wounds, but I can't ever see them getting better
I tried to heal, but I don't think I'll recover from this pain
Something's gotta change
We need to make a change
Things cannot stay the same
The status quo is not working
Her hair was pressed against her face
Her hair covered her face
Her eyes were red with anger
She was visibly upset
Enraged by things unsaid, and empty beds, and bad behavior
She was angry about unspoken issues, being alone, and unacceptable conduct
I'm sorry
I apologize
I did not mean to hurt my little girl
I didn't intend to cause harm to my loved one
It's beyond me
It's out of my hands
I cannot carry the weight of the heavy world
I can't handle the burdens of the world
So goodnight, goodnight, goodnight, goodnight
Farewell, farewell, farewell, farewell
Hope that things work out all right, yeah, whoa, whoa
I hope things turn out okay
The room was silent as we all tried so hard to remember
We were in a quiet room trying to recall
The way it feels to be alive
The sensations of being alive
The day that he first met her
The day he met his lover
You make me think of someone wonderful, but I can't place her
You remind me of a great person, but I can't identify her
I wake up every morning wishing one more time to face her
I wake up every day wanting to see her one more time
So much to love
There's so much to cherish
So much to learn
There's so much to discover
But I won't be there to teach you, oh
I won't be there to guide you
I know I can be close
I can be near you
But I try my best to reach you
But I strive to connect with you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM LEVINE
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