Goodnight Goodnight
-Maroon 5 Lyrics


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You left me hanging from a thread we once swung from together
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
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, 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

Overall Meaning

"Goodnight Goodnight" is a thought-provoking song that seems to be about the end of a relationship. The song explores the pain of separation and the desire for change, as the lyrics talk about something needing to change and cannot remain the same. Adam Levine sings about how he is carrying the weight of the heavy world and has hurt the person he loves. He apologizes and says goodnight as he hopes for things to work out all right.


The song is melancholic, and its lyrics are poignant, they describe the pain of heartbreak and the longing for change. The line, "Her eyes were red with anger, enraged by things unsaid, and empty beds, and bad behavior," conveys a sense of sadness and loneliness. The chorus of the song, where Adam Levine sings "Goodnight, goodnight, goodnight, goodnight," is a way of saying goodbye and ending the relationship. The song's emotion and honesty make it relatable to anyone who has been through heartbreak or a time of change.


Line by Line Meaning

You left me hanging from a thread we once swung from together
I feel abandoned after experiencing a close relationship with you.


I licked my wounds, but I can't ever see them getting better
Although I tried to heal, I still feel emotional pain from our separation.


Something's gotta change
I acknowledge that the current situation cannot continue the way it is.


Things cannot stay the same
I realize that change is needed to move forward.


Her hair was pressed against her face
I vividly remember her appearance during a moment of conflict.


Her eyes were red with anger
Her intense emotions were visible, indicating the impact of the situation.


Enraged by things unsaid, and empty beds, and bad behavior
She was furious about unspoken issues, loneliness, and mistreatment.


It must be rearranged, oh
I know that change is necessary for a healthier relationship.


I'm sorry
I regret any pain I may have caused.


I did not mean to hurt my little girl
I recognize the hurt that has been caused and didn't intend to cause it.


It's beyond me
I feel overwhelmed and unable to fully resolve the situation.


I cannot carry the weight of the heavy world
I am not capable of handling all the problems that exist.


Hope that things work out all right, yeah, whoa, whoa
I have faith that the future will be better.


The room was silent as we all tried so hard to remember
Memories were shared and reflected upon in silence.


The way it feels to be alive
Emotions associated with being alive were felt and talked about.


The day that he first met her
The beginning of a pivotal relationship was reminisced about.


You make me think of someone wonderful, but I can't place her
You remind me of someone special, but I can't quite identify who.


I wake up every morning wishing one more time to face her
The longing to see this person again is part of my daily routine.


So much to love
There are many things to appreciate about life and relationships.


So much to learn
There are many lessons to be taken from various experiences.


But I won't be there to teach you, oh
Despite my desire to guide and mentor, I recognize that I am not able to in this instance.


I know I can be close
I am aware that I have the potential to form close relationships.


But I try my best to reach you
Although it may be difficult, I am putting in effort to connect with others.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM LEVINE

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