After leaving The X Factor, they stayed together and had brief success with the single "Last Goodbye", which reached the UK top 50 and topped the Scottish Singles Chart. After the split, Max George went on to become a member of the British-Irish boyband The Wanted, releasing a number of top 5 hits, two official UK number ones, and three top 10 albums. Jamie Tinkler left to form the indie band Baxter, and his replacement in Avenue, Andy Brown, went on to be the lead singer of Lawson, who have released five top 10 singles. Past members include Jamie Tinkler, Jonny Lloyd, Scott Clarke, Andy Brown, Max George, Ross Candy. Years active 2006–2009. Max George is now in the new English boy band The Wanted who have produce 3 albums since 2010.
Last Goodbye
Avenue Lyrics
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Cocktails and fingers through your hair
How about that
You like it like that
And poor boy seems so taken in
But I know your games are wearing thin
How about that
You like it like that
Still lighting up your dirty storms
Still laughing at all the same jokes
How about that (yeah)
You like it like that
Doesn't matter what you have to say
This ships already sailed away
Chorus
I don't really give a damn
Go and find another man
I don't wanna try and make it better
Never thought I'd let you go
Wasn't easy now I know
I don't think I could feel any better
So here's your last goodbye
Don't you pretend to cry
So here is your last goodbye
Don't you pretend to cry
No need for desperate alibies
You've always sucked at telling lies
How about that
What you think about that
Your still the queen of wannabes
Your mum will bring you to your knees
Chorus
Your tears they won't miss me
Your eyes they won't see me
Your lips will never kiss me
Your arms will never hold me
You thought I was the one but now I'm gone!
Chorus
The lyrics of Avenue's song Last Goodbye depict a person who has finally had enough of their toxic relationship and has decided to move on. The song starts with the singer observing their former partner at a party, looking and acting the same as always, but the singer has reached a point where they are no longer interested in playing games or being manipulated. They have seen through the facade and have decided to end the relationship for good. They refuse to try and make things work or to forgive their partner's lies anymore. They have no interest in the tears or the desperation of their former partner and are ready to move forward without them.
The chorus is a powerful declaration of the singer's decision to end things and move on from the relationship. They don't care about their partner finding someone else and they don't want to try and make things work. The decision to let go was a difficult one, but the singer has accepted that it's for the best. The song comes to an end with the singer telling their former partner not to fake any tears or show any emotion. The relationship is over and the singer is ready to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you standing over there
I notice you're standing over there
Cocktails and fingers through your hair
You're drinking cocktails and running your fingers through your hair
How about that
Isn't that interesting?
You like it like that
You enjoy behaving that way
And poor boy seems so taken in
That boy seems to have fallen for you
But I know your games are wearing thin
I am aware that your manipulative tactics are becoming less effective
Still lighting up your dirty storms
You are still causing chaos and drama
Still laughing at all the same jokes
You continue to find the same things amusing
Doesn't matter what you have to say
Your opinions do not matter
This ships already sailed away
Our relationship has ended
Chorus
I don't care what happens to you, I'm moving on
Don't you pretend to cry
Don't fake tears
No need for desperate alibies
There is no need to make excuses
You've always sucked at telling lies
You've never been good at lying
Your still the queen of wannabes
You still try to be something you're not
Your mum will bring you to your knees
Your mother will have the power to control you
Your tears they won't miss me
I don't care if you cry
Your eyes they won't see me
You won't catch me looking at you
Your lips will never kiss me
We will never kiss again
Your arms will never hold me
You will never be able to embrace me
You thought I was the one but now I'm gone!
You believed I was important to you, but I'm no longer with you
Contributed by Molly P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TWmichellee
max and andy have come far since the end of Avenue! ah max <3 the wanted for lifee
@johnnromerr1231
Lawson + The WANTED = Perfeccion
@bethanyangel418
My mums friend nephew was in this band!!!! We went watching them when they were a support act for mcfly, I have a signed album of theirs and my mums met all of them
@RebeccaLovattZSD
Andy Brown and lawson are going to be big this year, mark my words! x
@AllTimeTW
Max and Andy :) TW and Lawson are my life, imagine what I'd be if Avenue never broke up?!
@MrsMelissaBieber
Theres not enough Max in this :/ xx Love him soo much x
@10Shivi
I saw them in my school 3 years ago! I got Max's autograph and Ross is from my town!
@ChristieSaysRawwr
Max is seems a lot calmer when he as with Avenue.. It's coz of the bromance he now has with Tom:)<3
@meryemhallo1993xl
I am soooo happy that Max is in the wanted....it just fits him much better!!!
@onandoffit
max's voice completely overpowers theirs. max, andy, and ross are my favorite