Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
Billy Stritch Lyrics
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Every time we say goodbye, I wonder why a little,
Why the Gods above me, who must be in the know.
Think so little of me, they allow you to go.
When you're near, there's such an air of spring about it,
I can hear a lark somewhere, begin to sing about it,
There's no love song finer, but how strange the change from major to minor,
When you're near, there's such an air of spring about it,
I can hear a lark somewhere, begin to sing about it,
There's no love song finer, but how strange the change from major to minor,
Every time we say goodbye.
The lyrics of "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" by Billy Stritch explore the feelings of a person who is deeply in love with someone who is leaving them. The repetition of "Every time we say goodbye" reinforces the sense of loss and heartbreak that the singer experiences each time their loved one leaves. The line "I die a little" emphasizes the intensity of their emotions and the toll that each goodbye takes on their emotional well-being.
The singer also questions why the gods, who are presumably all-knowing and powerful, allow their loved one to leave them. This suggests a sense of powerlessness and a belief that outside forces are responsible for their heartache. The contrast between the joyous "air of spring" that the loved one brings when they are near and the minor key that the song switches to when they say goodbye highlights the abrupt and painful change that the singer experiences when their loved one leaves.
Overall, the lyrics of "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" convey a sense of anguish and desperation at the thought of losing someone they love deeply. The contrast between the joy and hope that their presence brings and the despair that their absence causes is a poignant and relatable expression of the human experience of love and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time we say goodbye, I die a little,
I feel a part of me is dying every time we part ways.
Every time we say goodbye, I wonder why a little,
I always question why we have to say goodbye when we have such a great time together.
Why the Gods above me, who must be in the know.
I wonder why the Gods, who have all the knowledge, allow us to be apart.
Think so little of me, they allow you to go.
I feel I am not worthy enough for the Gods to keep you with me.
When you're near, there's such an air of spring about it,
I feel so joyful and rejuvenated when you are close to me.
I can hear a lark somewhere, begin to sing about it,
I hear the birds singing and nature rejoicing when we are together.
There's no love song finer, but how strange the change from major to minor,
Our love feels perfect in every way, but it always changes to a sad tune when we have to bid each other goodbye.
Every time we say goodbye.
The act of saying goodbye to you is always difficult and painful for me.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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