Goodbye
Air Supply Lyrics
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And I know how hard you try
You deserve to have so much more
I can feel your heart and I sympathize
And I'll never criticize all you've ever meant to my life
I don't want to let you down
I don't want to lead you on
From where you might belong
You would never ask me why
My heart is so disguised
I just can't live a lie anymore
I would rather hurt myself
Than to ever make you cry
There's nothing left to say but good-bye
You deserve the chance at the kind of love
I'm not sure I'm worthy of
Losing you is painful to me
(Chorus) You would never ask me why
My heart is so disguised
I just can't live a lie anymore
I would rather hurt myself
Than to ever make you cry
There's nothing left to try
Though it's gonna hurt us both
There's no other way than to say good-bye
"Goodbye" by Air Supply is a heart-wrenching ballad that speaks about the powerlessness of love in the face of the inevitable end of a relationship. The lyrics of the song tell the story of a man who is in deep love with someone, but he finds it difficult to express his feelings openly. He empathizes with his lover, assuring her that he understands the pain she is feeling and acknowledges how much she has meant to his life.
However, he also knows that he cannot keep her in his life, as his heart is "disguised" and he cannot live a lie anymore. He would rather hurt himself than see her cry, and therefore decides to make the difficult decision to say goodbye. He understands that she deserves a love that he may not be able to offer, and he doesn't want to hold her back from where she may truly belong, even if it means losing her and causing himself pain.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the man's inner turmoil, as he repeats that he can no longer live a lie and that there's no other way but to say goodbye. The lyrics are powerful and poignant, capturing the essence of the wrenching pain that is often associated with heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see the pain living in your eyes
I can sense the agony in your eyes
And I know how hard you try
I am aware of your sincere efforts
You deserve to have so much more
You are entitled to experience greater things
I can feel your heart and I sympathize
I can sense the emotions in your heart and I feel for you
And I'll never criticize all you've ever meant to my life
I will never judge the significance you have in my life
I don't want to let you down
I don't want to disappoint you
I don't want to lead you on
I don't want to give you false hope
I don't want to hold you back
I don't want to hinder your progress
From where you might belong
From where you might find your rightful place
You would never ask me why
You are not inquisitive about the reason
My heart is so disguised
My true feelings are well-hidden
I just can't live a lie anymore
I can't continue living a fake life
I would rather hurt myself
I would rather suffer myself
Than to ever make you cry
Than to cause you any pain
There's nothing left to say but good-bye
The only thing left to do is to part ways
You deserve the chance at the kind of love
You deserve to experience the type of love
I'm not sure I'm worthy of
I am uncertain if I deserve to give that love
Losing you is painful to me
Losing you hurts me
Though it's gonna hurt us both
Even though it will hurt both of us
There's no other way than to say good-bye
There is no alternative but to bid farewell
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Foster, Linda Thompson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@srihandayani4895
I can see the pain living in your eyes
And I know how hard you try
You deserve to have so much more
I can feel your heart and I sympathize
And I'll never criticize all you've ever meant to my life
I don't want to let you down
I don't want to lead you on
I don't want to hold you back
From where you might belong
You would never ask me why
My heart is so disguised
I just can't live a lie anymore
I would rather hurt myself
Than to ever make you cry
There's nothing left to say but good-bye
You deserve the chance at the kind of love
I'm not sure I'm worthy of
Losing you is painful to me
My heart is so disguised
I just can't live a lie anymore
I would rather hurt myself
Than to ever make you cry
There's nothing left to try
Though it's gonna hurt us both
There's no other way than to say good-bye
@hadicakradinatadalbyidris2496
Who listen 14 february 2024 ,Valintine Day🎉🎉
@YuriEiszeit
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@anjarrismawan4430
Me
@euridicevioleta7689
Yo la estoy escuchando hoy 15 de febrero con el alma rota, perdí a un ser noble y excepcional, el falleció 😢
@dlonot2819
i'm 40 YO man,
and i Can't watching without crying
this song is remind me of my chilldhood,the momen when my parent was still alive.
damn i miss my mom and dad so much.
@oldsongs6688
I am 80 years old and am never tired of listening to them - they have a unique style and unbelievable arrangements. The singer is exceptional - their music will live on forever.
@woojongson5431
True.
@sugi-bh5vs
Ya Allah waktu berlalu begitu cepat,kala itu aku masih SD kelas 3 dan sering mendengar lagu ini,kini aku telah berusia 41 tahun,berikanlah kesehatan dan Rizki yg berkah untukku dan juga teman2ku, amiin
@user-rm1mh2nr9m
Hehe iya ni bro
@andiherliati5573
Teringat kembali masa itu..., saat sy dan kembar sy msh SMA kelas 1, thn 1993. dan dirmh cuma kmi berdua. waktu itu rumah terasa begitu sunyi. Bapak dan ibu lagi diluar kota. Tiba2..TVRI menayangkan lagu ini. Sekarang rumah bapak dan ibu sdh tak ada yg tinggal. Sodara smua sdh punya kehidupan masing2. Bapak dan ibu telah lama pergi meninggalkan kami anak2 nya 😭😭. Rindu dengan momen indah itu... if i could turn be back 😥😥