Goodbye
Best Coast is an American rock duo formed in Los Angeles, California in 200… Read Full Bio ↴Best Coast is an American rock duo formed in Los Angeles, California in 2009. The band consists of songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist Bethany Cosentino, and guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Bobb Bruno. After a string of 7-inch and cassette-only singles, the band released their debut album, Crazy For You, in 2010. Crazy For You became an unexpected commercial success following internet buzz surrounding the duo. After spending much of 2011 on the road playing festivals and touring, they released their sophomore effort, The Only Place in 2012, which was produced by acclaimed producer Jon Brion. In 2013, they released an EP, Fade Away, followed by their third, critically-lauded studio album, California Nights, in 2015. Their newest creation, Always Tomorrow, will be released in February 2020. Always Tomorrow is the culmination of the last ten years of front person Bethany Cosentino’s life, seeing her stand back from the past decade of the band’s existence and taking stock in where she’s been and who she has become. It’s an album full of intense personal discovery amidst a whirlwind backdrop of global tours, heartbreak, newfound sobriety, dark thoughts, immense joy, giving a fuck, not giving too many fucks, substances, boredom, public personas, and gratitude. Best Coast will be touring in support of the album throughout 2020 and into 2021.

Goodbye
Best Coast Lyrics


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My highs are high
My lows are low
And I don't know which way to go
Every time you leave this house, everything falls apart

I can't get myself off the couch
I don't wanna talk to anyone else
Every time you leave this house,
Everything falls apart

I lost my job
I miss my mom
I wish my cat could talk
Every time you leave this house, everything falls apart

Well, I don't love you, and I don't hate you
I don't know how I feel
Well, I don't love you, but I don't hate you
I don't know how I feel
I don't know how I feel
I don't know how I feel

And nothing makes me happy
Not even T-V or a bunch of weed
Every time you leave this house, everything falls apart

And every time you go away, I feel like I could cry
But I would never really cry because you're the worse at goodbyes
You're the worse at goodbyes
You're the worse at goodbyes
Goodbyes, at goodbyes




Goodbyes, at goodbyes
Goodbyes, at goodbyes

Overall Meaning

In "Goodbye" by Best Coast, the singer is struggling to cope with life after her partner leaves the house. She describes experiencing intense highs and lows, and feeling lost and directionless without her significant other. The lyrics suggest that the singer is battling with depression, as she admits to not being able to get off the couch, not finding joy in anything, and struggling to even talk to other people. This is compounded by the fact that she has lost her job and misses her mother, making her feel even more alone without her partner.


The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the impact that the partner leaving has on the singer's life, with everything falling apart each time they go. The bridge of the song is especially poignant as the singer grapples with her feelings for her partner. While she doesn't love them, she doesn't hate them either, leaving her unsure of how she truly feels. The last line of the song, "You're the worst at goodbyes," highlights the singer's fear of abandonment and feeling of being left behind.


Overall, "Goodbye" is a raw and emotional exploration of how deeply one person's presence can affect another's well-being. The lyrics accurately capture the sense of loss that can accompany someone's departure, especially in a situation where there are already layers of vulnerability and insecurity.


Line by Line Meaning

My highs are high
I experience great moments and emotions


My lows are low
I also experience moments of intense sadness


And I don't know which way to go
I am lost and directionless


Every time you leave this house, everything falls apart
You are my only solace and everything seems to fall apart when you leave


I can't get myself off the couch
I am couch-ridden with sadness and do not want to move


I don't wanna talk to anyone else
I don't want to connect with anyone besides you


I lost my job
I am unemployed and overwhelmed with sadness


I miss my mom
I am longing for comfort and support


I wish my cat could talk
I am seeking companionship and communication


Well, I don't love you, and I don't hate you
I am uncertain about my feelings towards you


I don't know how I feel
I am unsure of my emotions


And nothing makes me happy
I am in a state of deep sadness and depression


Not even T-V or a bunch of weed
Even my usual coping mechanisms are not working


And every time you go away, I feel like I could cry
Your absence makes me overwhelmed with sadness


But I would never really cry because you're the worse at goodbyes
I am afraid of expressing my sadness to you


You're the worse at goodbyes
You are not good at leaving for long periods of time


Goodbyes, at goodbyes
Saying goodbye is painful and difficult




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Written by: BETHANY COSENTINO

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Comments from YouTube:

@sashahaynes3008

Best album I wish she would’ve kept this style in 2023

@MrMike4017

This reminds me of the great Indie / Alternative music that was coming out in the late 80's thru the early to mid 90's the Breeders, Liz Phair, Julianna Hatfield etc. This is a great song .Love the low-fi

@miked4309

sounds like patsy cline....

@valcassette8415

Hello

@sarahlivesbydaocean

Beach vibes help me when I’m sad

@lauravitoria5166

I love it

@purplepatch7

Not even TV or a bunch of weed 😁

@miked4309

i nvr noticed that in the song til i read this....thanks shelby...

@user-yu5gd7hp4k

One of the greatest songs ever

@ericreeves902

Goodbye is a song Nirvana would cover if Kurt were around today (ala The Vaselines, The Raincoats) Excellent!

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