One of the more successful country music groups of the 1990s, their hits have included Every Once in a While, Days of America, and Goodbye Says It All.
The original lineup for the band throughout the 1990s was Paul, Robbins, and guitarist/vocalist Van Stephenson, who died of skin cancer in April, 2001. He was replaced by Randy Threet, the band's bass player, until 2003, when Anthony Crawford signed on.
From early 2008 until he re-joined in 2010, Robbins left the group to resume his songwriting career, and Threet re-joined. Since then, BlackHawk's backing band has been subsumed into the main group, which comprises Paul (lead vocals, guitar, mandolin), Randall (acoustic guitar, background vocals), Threet (bass guitar, background vocals), Chris Anderson (lead guitar, background vocals), Dave Robbins (keyboards, background vocals), and Monte Yoho (drums, percussion).
Current Total Nonstop Action Wrestling musician Dale Oliver was also once a part of Blackhawk.
Goodbye Says It All
BlackHawk Lyrics
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Where you been? Midnight
Quiet as a Mack Truck-Lotsa luck
Thinkin' up an alibi
But every light in the house is on
Everything is gone
She's left me no chance at redemption
Just a big red "Goodbye" in lipstick on the wall
Goodbye says it all
No long explanation
No reconciliation
No let's-talk-it-over number I can call
Goodbye says it all
Goodbye
She could have thrown a knock-down
Scream-and-shout
Have-it-out tirade
She could have made it real tough
Bringing up
All the hell that I raised
But no more wasted words on me
No, she kept it short and sweet
She's left me no chance at redemption
No further exemption
Just a big red "Goodbye" in lipstick on the wall
Goodbye says it all
No long explanation
No reconciliation
No let's-talk-it-over number I can call
Goodbye says it all
Goodbye
No more wasted words on me
No, she kept it short and sweet
She's left me no chance at redemption
No further exemption
Just a big red "Goodbye" in lipstick on the wall
Goodbye says it all
No long explanation
No reconciliation
No let's-talk-it-over number I can call
Goodbye says it all
Goodbye
In BlackHawk's song "Goodbye Says It All," the singer reflects on the end of a relationship where his partner has left him, leaving no room for reconciliation. The lyrics describe the singer's attempts to come up with an alibi and make excuses for his actions, only to realize that his partner has already left, with all of her belongings gone from the house. He notes that she could have screamed and shouted, but instead chose to leave a red "Goodbye" in lipstick on the wall, leaving no room for further discussion.
The lyrics are a commentary on the finality of a breakup, particularly when one partner has been unfaithful or otherwise broken trust in the relationship. The use of the word "red" to describe the lipstick on the wall could also be interpreted as a symbol of anger, passion, or both. The repetition of the phrase "Goodbye says it all" reinforces the idea that the relationship is truly over and that there is no way to undo what has been done.
Overall, the song is a reminder of the importance of honesty, communication, and trust in any relationship. When these elements are missing or broken, it can be difficult or impossible to repair the damage and move forward together.
Line by Line Meaning
It's another back-door sneakin' in
I did something wrong and tried to hide it.
Where you been? Midnight
I was out late and didn't want to say where I went.
Quiet as a Mack Truck-Lotsa luck
I thought I was being sneaky, but I wasn't.
Thinkin' up an alibi
I tried to come up with a believable excuse.
But every light in the house is on
She knows I'm lying and is waiting for me.
Everything is gone
She left me and took everything.
She's left me no chance at redemption
She's not giving me another chance to make things right.
No further exemption
There's nothing I can say or do to change her mind.
Just a big red "Goodbye" in lipstick on the wall
She left a message saying it's over.
Goodbye says it all
Her leaving is the only message I need.
No long explanation
She doesn't owe me an explanation.
No reconciliation
There's no fixing this.
No let's-talk-it-over number I can call
She doesn't want to talk to me anymore.
Goodbye says it all
She made it clear that it's over.
She could have thrown a knock-down
She could have yelled and screamed at me.
Scream-and-shout
She could have made a scene.
Have-it-out tirade
She could have vented all of her frustrations.
She could have made it real tough
She could have made it harder on me.
Bringing up
Bringing up all the things I did wrong.
All the hell that I raised
All the problems I caused.
But no more wasted words on me
She's done talking to me.
No, she kept it short and sweet
Her message was clear and direct.
Goodbye says it all
Her leaving is the only message I need.
No more wasted words on me
She's done communicating with me.
Goodbye
It's really over.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JOHNNY MACRAE, CHARLIE BLACK, ROBERT WARREN FISCHER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lesliestanley4194
As much as i enjoy the new country nothing will ever hold a candle to 90s country. Its very rare you hear of someone who knows this band. Glad to see fellow listeners!
@kerrylynn9177
That is true
@matthewcausey5859
I enjoy listening to 90s country bands I'm 33 and grew up on guys like this and Shenandoah
@samishinee-girl3942
I'm a metalhead but always had a soft spot for Blackhawk
@easttexasoutlaws7776
90s country is the BEST
@SX-sv6vo
I have Blackhawk's Greatest Hits album and saw them in concert in the early 00s. Hard to pick a favorite song, but I think " Just About Right" is my favorite.🥰
@Paul-io6cb
90's country was such great music. I was working at a Ford assembly plant, on the Frame line. Building Broncos, F-150s and 250's. I used to listen to this Band every night on that line. It helped me keep going. Today's country I mostly cannot get into, not saying its not any good just not for me right now. But in the 90's I was younger, stronger and working harder and Blackhawk helped me along the way.
@tracymercerbenbrook775
It's 2023 and I'm still listening!!
@thomasmcconnell8507
I'll always remember these guys and the song. In 1994, my daughter (5 years old at the time) and I went to Nashville for Fan Fair. As we were walking through the building after having them sign autographs for us earlier, they remembered her and without hesitation started singing this song acapella to her. She tried to hide behind me, to no avail. They sounded just as good, if not better, than their recording of the song. They thanked me for allowing them to sing her this song; I thanked them for remembering her and that they gave us a memory I'll never forget. Thanks, Blackhawk... still remembering 26 years later.
@TrustGodFearNothing
Thanks for sharing!