While membership has varied over the years, the current band lineup includes:
Barry Bales on stand-up bass
Ron Block on banjo and guitar
Jerry Douglas on Dobro
Dan Tyminski on guitar and vocals
Former members include Adam Steffey and Tim Stafford.
Here Comes Goodbye
Alison Krauss & Union Station Lyrics
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I can hear the freight train's whistle cry, it's tellin' me
It's telling me, oh darlin' can't you see
Here comes that same old line, here comes goodbye
Here comes goodbye, tonight
Put a hold on all your lies, it's just not right
It comes as no surprise, this time
Better take some time to talk it over again with me
Better get all your things together now if you leave
It's killin' me, oh darlin' can't you see
Here comes that same old line, here comes goodbye
Here comes goodbye, tonight
Put a hold on all your lies, it's just not right
It comes as no surprise, this time
Any fool would realize, here comes goodbye
I can hear your footsteps movin' slowly across my floor
I can see your shadow look back at me outside my door
What'cha waitin' for? Oh darlin', I know for sure
Here comes that same old line, here comes goodbye
Here comes goodbye, tonight
Put a hold on all your lies, it's just not right
It comes as no surprise, this time
Any fool would realize, here comes goodbye
Any fool would realize, here comes goodbye
The lyrics to Alison Krauss & Union Station's song Here Comes Goodbye signify a painful breakup between two people who were once in love. The singer can hear the sounds of the midnight train and their partner's restless sleep, which alerts her to the fact that the end is near. She pleads with her partner to stay and talk things over with her before making the decision to leave, but she knows in her heart that it's too late. The goodbye is inevitable, and it hurts deeply.
The repetition of the phrase "Here comes goodbye" throughout the song emphasizes the finality of the situation, and the realization that something once cherished is now gone forever. The singer also implies that her partner has been dishonest with her in the past and that this has contributed to the dissolution of their relationship. Despite her pain, she recognises that all good things must come to an end. The lyrics paint a poignant picture of the sorrow and heartache that often accompany the end of a special relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I can hear those lonesome midnight sighs in your sleep
I can hear your sadness even when you're asleep at midnight
I can hear the freight train's whistle cry, it's tellin' me
I hear the train's whistle and it reminds me of the end
It's telling me, oh darlin' can't you see
The train's whistle is saying goodbye, can't you see?
Here comes that same old line, here comes goodbye
I'm hearing the same words again, it's time for goodbye
Put a hold on all your lies, it's just not right
Stop pretending, it's not fair to lie about how you feel
It comes as no surprise, this time
I expected this to happen, it's not a shock
Any fool would realize, here comes goodbye
Anyone can see that this is the end, goodbye is here
Better take some time to talk it over again with me
Let's have a conversation about what's going on
Better get all your things together now if you leave
If you're going to leave, start packing your things
It's killin' me, oh darlin' can't you see
This is painful for me, don't you understand?
I can hear your footsteps movin' slowly across my floor
I hear you walking away from me, slowly
I can see your shadow look back at me outside my door
I see your shadow as you leave, looking back for a moment
What'cha waitin' for? Oh darlin', I know for sure
What are you waiting for? I know what's going to happen
Here comes that same old line, here comes goodbye
I'm hearing the same words again, it's time for goodbye
Any fool would realize, here comes goodbye
Anyone can see that this is the end, goodbye is here
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