Time to Say Goodbye
.Simple Plan Lyrics


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I just don't wanna waste another day
I'm tryin' to make things right, but to shove it in my face
And all those things you've done to me I cant erase
And I can't keep this inside
It's time to say goodbye

On the first day that I met you
I should have known to walk away
I should have told you you were crazy
And disappeared without a trace
But instead I stood there waiting
Hoping you would come around
But you always found your way to let me down

[Chorus]
It's time to say goodbye (I just don't want to waste another day)
It's time to say goodbye (cause things won't ever be the same)
It's time to say goodbye (you made me see I need to walk away)
It's time to say goodbye

After all the things I've done for you
You never tried to do the same
It's like you always play the victim
And I'm the one you always blame
When you need someone to save you
When you think you're gonna drown
Cuz if you just wrap your arms around me and pull me down

[Chorus]

Now I'm gone, it's too late
You can't fix your mistakes
I was trying to save you from you
So you scream, so you cry
I can see through your lies
You're just trying to change me

Somewhere in the distance there's a place for me to go
I don't want you to hate me, but I think you need to know




You're weighing on my shoulders, and I'm sick of feeling down
So I guess it's time for me to say goodbye

Overall Meaning

In this song, Simple Plan sings about the realization that it's time to end a toxic relationship. The singer describes their willingness to try and work things out, but how their partner continually throws their mistakes in their face, making it impossible to move forward. The singer looks back on their first encounter and how they should have walked away from the relationship then when they had the chance. Instead, they waited for their partner to change, only to be let down consistently. The chorus repeats the line, "it's time to say goodbye," emphasizing the need to end the relationship.


The second verse highlights the imbalanced nature of the relationship, with the singer doing all they can to make things work while their partner does nothing in return. The partner is always playing the victim card, and when they need help, they turn to the singer, expecting them to save the day. The verse ends with the line, "if you just wrap your arms around me and pull me down," emphasizing the singer's feeling of being dragged down by the relationship.


The song's bridge describes the singer's desire to move on and the weight lifted off their shoulders by ending the relationship. They acknowledge that the decision will not be easy, and their partner may not take it well. Still, they know it's time to take care of themselves and end the chapter.


Line by Line Meaning

I just don't wanna waste another day
I don't want to spend any more time on a situation that is not fruitful


I'm tryin' to make things right, but to shove it in my face
I am making an effort to correct things, but you are not responding and instead are constantly reminding me of my mistakes


And all those things you've done to me I cant erase
I cannot forget the hurtful things you have done to me


And I can't keep this inside
I cannot deal with this all by myself anymore


It's time to say goodbye
It's the right time for me to leave this situation


On the first day that I met you
Right from our first meeting


I should have known to walk away
I should have immediately understood that you were not good for me and left


I should have told you you were crazy
I should have been upfront with you about your behavior


And disappeared without a trace
I should have cut you off from my life


But instead I stood there waiting
But instead, I gave you the benefit of the doubt and waited for you to change


Hoping you would come around
Hoping that you would understand my perspective and improve your actions


But you always found your way to let me down
But unfortunately you always ended up disappointing me


After all the things I've done for you
Despite my efforts to be there for you and do things for you


You never tried to do the same
You never made an effort to reciprocate the same kindness


It's like you always play the victim
It always seems like you are blaming me for everything and portraying yourself as the victim


And I'm the one you always blame
By doing so, you put all the blame on me


When you need someone to save you
Whenever you are in trouble and need help


When you think you're gonna drown
When you feel overwhelmed and think you cannot handle things on your own


Cuz if you just wrap your arms around me and pull me down
You bring me down with you even when I am trying to help you


Now I'm gone, it's too late
Now that I am leaving, it's too late for you to make things right


You can't fix your mistakes
You cannot undo the mistakes you have made


I was trying to save you from you
I was trying to help you improve your actions and save you from the negativity in your life


So you scream, so you cry
So you express your emotions in a dramatic way


I can see through your lies
I am able to see through your false promises and excuses


You're just trying to change me
You are attempting to manipulate me and change me to fit your needs


Somewhere in the distance there's a place for me to go
I know there is a better place for me in the future


I don't want you to hate me, but I think you need to know
I don't want to hurt you, but you need to understand why I am leaving


You're weighing on my shoulders, and I'm sick of feeling down
Your behavior is causing me stress and I am tired of feeling low


So I guess it's time for me to say goodbye
So ultimately, it is time for me to move on and say goodbye to this situation




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES-ANDRE COMEAU, PIERRE BOUVIER

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@Kimmy-zr7tu

Haven’t heard this song in ages.... so glad my mind randomly remembered this song and I immediately went to YouTube in search of this song! Songs can really bring you back in time, I used to worship this song when I was going through a bad breakup and sing this song out loud in anger and with my eyes rolling! This song definitely comforted me when I was at my lowest ❤️ thank you simple plan

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@SleekDan97

I love telling my older relatives in the car that I will be putting on "time to say goodbye" for them to listen to. Those suckers never have any idea what's coming for them....

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This band save my life

@Lewsyther

This band got me over a crush that was going nowhere

@ArmandCury

What a pity I can't like it one million times!!!

Marvellous!!!

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