Goodbye
3 Knights and a Rose Lyrics


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I remember holdin' on to you
All them long and lonely nights I put you through
Somewhere in there I'm sure I made you cry
But I can't remember if we said goodbye

[Chorus]
But I recall all of them nights down in Mexico
One place I may never go in my life again
Was I just off somewhere just too high
But I can't remember if we said goodbye

I only miss you here every now and then
Like the soft breeze blowin' up from the Caribbean
Most Novembers I break down and cry
But I can't remember if we said goodbye

[Chorus]





Goodbye, goodbye.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics from 3 Knights and a Rose's song "Goodbye" evoke a sense of longing, regret, and ambiguity in the singer's memory of a past relationship. The first verse reveals that the singer had a difficult time holding on to their partner during "long and lonely nights," which perhaps suggests that the relationship was strained or one-sided. The line "Somewhere in there I'm sure I made you cry" implies that the singer may have caused hurt in the past, but the uncertainty of not remembering if they said goodbye hints at a lack of closure.


The chorus shifts the focus to memories in Mexico, a place the singer may never go again. The repetition of "I can't remember if we said goodbye" emphasizes the singer's confusion and inability to fully recall the events that led to the end of the relationship. The second verse adds another layer to the singer's emotions, as they reveal that they only "miss you here every now and then" but that "most Novembers I break down and cry." This contrast between the singer's occasional longing and sudden emotional outbursts further emphasizes the unresolved feelings and uncertainty surrounding the end of the relationship.


Overall, "Goodbye" portrays the nuanced and complex emotions that can arise from a relationship that ends without clear closure. The lyrics might resonate with those who have experienced similar situations, where memory gaps and conflicting emotions can make it difficult to fully move on from a past love.


Line by Line Meaning

I remember holdin' on to you
I recall holding onto you, not wanting to let go


All them long and lonely nights I put you through
I caused you to endure many extended, solitary evenings


Somewhere in there I'm sure I made you cry
At some point, I know I caused you to shed tears


But I can't remember if we said goodbye
I cannot recall if we officially parted ways


One place I may never go in my life again
There is a specific location I fear I will never return to


Was I just off somewhere just too high
Perhaps I was distant or under the influence of drugs


But I can't remember if we said goodbye
I am unable to recollect if we properly said farewell


I only miss you here every now and then
Occasionally, I experience a desire for your presence


Like the soft breeze blowin' up from the Caribbean
My longing for you is akin to the gentle wind blowing from the Caribbean


Most Novembers I break down and cry
Each November, I typically experience emotional distress and weep


But I can't remember if we said goodbye
Despite my distress, I am still unable to recollect if our farewell was proper


Goodbye, goodbye.
A simple farewell, implying an end to the narrative




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: STEVE EARLE

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