Say Goodbye
➨ Skillet ✿ Lyrics
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It seems strange and
I need to figure this out
You've got your life
I got mine
But you're all I cared about
Yesterday we were laughing
Today I'm left here asking
I'm left alone somehow
Growing up and getting older
I don't want to believe it's over
Don't say goodbye
Cause I don't wanna hear those words tonight
Cause maybe it's not the end for you and I
And although we knew
This time would come for me and you
Don't say anything tonight
If you're gonna say goodbye
Do you remember
In December
How we swore we'd never change
Even though you're leaving
That our feelings
Would always stay the same
I wish we could be laughing
Instead I'm standing here asking
Do we have to end this now
Can we make it last somehow
We both know what we've gotta say, not today
Cause I don't wanna leave this way
Don't say goodbye
Cause I don't wanna hear those words tonight
Cause maybe it's not the end for you and I
And although we knew
This time would come for me and you
Don't say anything tonight
If you're gonna say goodbye
And if it's over
It hurts but I'm giving you my word
I hope that you're always
Happy like we were
Happy like we were
Don't say goodbye
Cause I don't wanna hear those words tonight
Cause maybe it's not the end for you and I
And although we knew
This time would come for me and you
Don't say anything tonight
If you're gonna say goodbye
Yesterday we were laughing (if you're gonna say goodbye)
Today I'm left here asking (if you're gonna say goodbye)
And although we knew this time would come for me and you
Don't say anything tonight
If you're gonna say goodbye
The lyrics of Skillet's "Say Goodbye" express the emotions of a person who is experiencing a change in a relationship. The writer is uncertain about what is happening and wants to understand the situation better. The relationship seems to be coming to an end, and the writer does not want to let go. The lyrics paint a nostalgic picture of the past, where the two of them were happy and carefree. But things have changed now, and the writer feels lost, alone, and helpless.
The writer pleads with the other person not to say goodbye, as they are not ready to hear those words. The writer is still hopeful that the relationship can be salvaged, and it's not the end for them. In the end, the writer acknowledges that if it's over, it hurts, but they are willing to let go, hoping that the other person finds happiness. The song seems to be a culmination of the writer's thoughts and emotions, as they come to terms with the changing dynamics of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Things are changing
It seems strange and
I need to figure this out
The situation is evolving and it feels unfamiliar to me. I need to understand what's happening.
You've got your life
I got mine
But you're all I cared about
We have separate lives, but you were the only thing that mattered to me.
Yesterday we were laughing
Today I'm left here asking
Where has all the time gone now
I'm left alone somehow
We used to have good times, but now I'm wondering where it all went. I feel alone now.
Growing up and getting older
I don't want to believe it's over
As we mature and age, I don't want to accept that this is the end.
Do you remember
In December
How we swore we'd never change
Even though you're leaving
That our feelings
Would always stay the same
We promised each other that we wouldn't change, even though you're leaving. We said that our feelings would remain constant.
I wish we could be laughing
Instead I'm standing here asking
Do we have to end this now
Can we make it last somehow
I crave the happy times we had. Instead, I'm asking if we can avoid ending things now. Maybe we can find a way to make it work.
And if it's over
It hurts but I'm giving you my word
I hope that you're always
Happy like we were
Happy like we were
If it truly is over, it's painful. But I promise you that I want the best for you. I hope you find happiness like we once had.
Yesterday we were laughing (if you're gonna say goodbye)
Today I'm left here asking (if you're gonna say goodbye)
I remember when things were better, but now I'm faced with the possibility of saying goodbye.
Don't say goodbye
Cause I don't wanna hear those words tonight
Cause maybe it's not the end for you and I
And although we knew
This time would come for me and you
Don't say anything tonight
If you're gonna say goodbye
I don't want to hear those final words yet, as maybe there's a chance for us. We both knew this moment would come, but if you're going to say goodbye, It's better to not talk about it tonight.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOHN COOPER, JOHN LANDRUM COOPER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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