Say Goodbye
Beck祢㼀 Lyrics

The lyrics of Beck's "Say Goodbye" portray the pain and sadness of letting go of someone close to you. The first verse describes a quiet and somber scene with sleet resting upon the street, giving a feeling of loneliness and isolation. The questioning of whether it's time to leave and try again some other day represents the uncertainty and doubt of moving forward. The repetition of "These are the words we use to say goodbye" emphasizes the finality of the situation and the difficulty in finding the right words to express one's emotions.

The second verse recounts the physical and emotional pain of being left behind, with bones cracking and curtains drawn. The singer is left wondering where the other person has gone and questioning their own future. The repetition of the chorus shows that regardless of who is leaving or being left, the words used to say goodbye remain the same, as they are universal and carry the weight of emotion.

In the final verse, the singer attempts to sort through their feelings and move on, emptying out drawers and pockets in a symbolic gesture of letting go. But the pain remains, and the words used to say goodbye are still present. The song ends on a melancholy note, leaving the listener with a sense of loss and longing.