As a Christian artist Bobby feels he has the responsibility to write songs that encourage people and bring them up, not tear them down.
Bobby grew up listening to Boyz II Men and Brian Mcknight wishing that there were more singers in their style that praised God in the pop arena. Bobby is quoted in saying, "Young people are dealing with the same relationship struggles and temptations regardless if they are Christians or not. It's important that they have music that talks about those things, yet still shows Christ's love as the most important ingredient throughout, and hopefully for someone who doesn't believe in Jesus, points them that way." Bobby was signed to a label mid 2004, but much to his shock and surprise things never got off the ground. "Many of the things that the record company told me at the time I was signed were just not true. It's sad that people do that, and that I had to go through that whole mess, but it's in times like those that you have to trust God, know that ultimately it's in His timing, and believe that He will open the right doors." What looked like a closed door actually became a blessing in disguise. Bobby formed his own music production company (More Than Hype Records) and by touring on his own and doing several radio station interviews, he was able to catch the attention of Dave and Mia Richards (MD Records).
Say Goodbye
Bobby Tinsley Lyrics
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Mhhmm... yeaaa
You see there's never a right time
To say goodbye
Nobody's ever perfect
And everyone lies
And at least I try
Try to be the best for you
No matter what we were going through
We could work it out in the end
If you ever allowedm us to
It makes no sense to come too far
Your heart is yours and now it's gone
Baby, I don't think you knew how much I love you
I think in time you'll finally see
But I'm afraid too late for me
Baby, I know one day you'll see clearly
Tell me why after all we've tried
Every tear we've cried
Tell me why you wait so long to say goodbye
Tell me why after all we've tried
For you and I
Tell me why you waited so long to tell me goodbye
Could've given you babies
Could've been your life
Could've been blue babies
Either way they would be right
Anything in the world for you
It's a shame couldn't get through
Oohh baby
I lost my heart toooo...
It makes no sense we'v come too far
My heart is yours and now it's gone
Baby, never knew how much I looove you
I think in time we'll finally see
But I'm afraid it's too late for me
Oh baby, one day you'll see clearly
Tell me why after all we've tried
And the tears we've cried
Tell me why you wait so long to say goodbye
Tell me why after all we've tried
For you and I
Tell me why you waited so long to tell me goodbye
I know one day
You'll wake up then you'll see I'm right
But I won't be there to say goodbye
Tell me why after all we've tried
Every tear we've cried
Tell me why you wait so long to say goodbye
Tell me why after all we've tried
For you and I
Tell me why you waited so long to tell me goodbye
Tell me why after all we've tried
Every tear we've cried
Tell me why you wait so long to say goodbye
Tell me why after all we've tried
For you and I
Tell me why you waited so long to tell me goodbye
Why d'you tell me goodbye
Ooohhh... ohh.ohhhh
Ooohhhh... ohhh... ohhhhh
Bobby Tinsley's "Say Goodbye" is a heart-wrenching ballad about a failed relationship where one person was left wondering why the other person waited so long to end it. The lyrics suggest that the singer feels like they did everything they could to salvage the relationship, but ultimately, it was doomed to fail. The opening lines set the tone for the song, as the singer acknowledges that there is never a good time to say goodbye.
He goes on to acknowledge that no one is perfect, and everyone lies, but that he never wanted to hurt the other person. He tried to be the best he could for them and work through their problems, but it seems like in the end, it just wasn't enough. The singer also expresses regret that they never had children together, but it seems like that ship has sailed.
The chorus repeats the question, "Tell me why you waited so long to say goodbye," as the singer tries to understand what went wrong. The song ends on a bittersweet note, with the singer acknowledging that someday, the other person may realize that he was right all along, but by then, it will be too late to repair the relationship.
Overall, "Say Goodbye" is a poignant song that captures the pain of a failed relationship and the confusion that comes when one person is left wondering what could have been done differently.
Line by Line Meaning
You see there's never a right time
Timing is never perfect for ending a relationship
To say goodbye
To end a relationship and part ways
Nobody's ever perfect
No one is without flaws and imperfections
And everyone lies
People tell lies sometimes, intentionally or unintentionally
I'd never hurt you on purpose
I never intended to hurt you deliberately
And at least I try
I put in effort to make things work between us
Try to be the best for you
I strive to be the best partner for you
No matter what we were going through
Regardless of the challenges we faced in our relationship
We could work it out in the end
We had the potential to resolve our issues and reconcile in the future
If you ever allowed us to
If you ever gave us the opportunity to work things out
It makes no sense to come too far
It doesn't make sense to end things after coming so far in our relationship
Your heart is yours and now it's gone
Your heart belongs to you and now it's no longer with me
Baby, I don't think you knew how much I love you
I don't think you fully understood the depth of my love for you
I think in time you'll finally see
With time, you'll realize the strength of our relationship and my love for you
But I'm afraid too late for me
Unfortunately, I've already lost you and it's too late for me to salvage our relationship
Tell me why after all we've tried
Exasperated by the lack of communication and openness in the relationship
Every tear we've cried
All the pain and hurt we went through
Tell me why you wait so long to say goodbye
Why did you wait so long to end things?
Could've given you babies
I had the potential to start a family with you
Could've been your life
I could have been a major part of your life and future
Could've been blue babies
Could have fathered your children and they would have been amazing
Either way they would be right
Whatever path we took, things would have been right as long as we were together
Anything in the world for you
I was willing to do anything and everything for you
It's a shame couldn't get through
Unfortunately, we couldn't overcome our difficulties
Oohh baby
Expressing affection and tenderness towards the partner
I lost my heart toooo...
I am hurting just as much as you are
I know one day
Belief that someday things will be different
You'll wake up then you'll see I'm right
You'll regret leaving me and realize that I was right for you all along
But I won't be there to say goodbye
Unfortunately, I won't be there when you realize the mistake you made
Why d'you tell me goodbye
Questioning the reason behind the breakup
Contributed by Benjamin C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jigneshpanchal4298
How can anyone not like this track, some people really don't know what talent is
@jaylarose8905
Jignesh Panchal COULD NOT HAVE SAID IT BETTER!!!!
@jaylarose8905
NO ONE CAN TOP BOBBY! Period!!! Just absolutely THE BEST AND IVE KNOWN HIM FOR YEARS - and he is ONE TALENTED MAN THAT CAN RUN CIRCLES ROUND YA AND GET TO YOUR HEART TO MAKE YA FEEL THE FEELS LOL GO BOBBY- we all love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@daz2891
This guy was so under-rated 🔥🔥🔥
@rangikingi1959
So underrated.. this guy is the man. Still jamming this in 2023. Shout-out to you Bobby. Legend 🎉
@lozzymagoo
This song helped me through a breakup couple of years ago. Love your music Bobby, takes me back in time. I want another album!! UK fan :-) ♥
@meihelotu8240
Bruh this was my song during my first breakup and I was like 16 💀 Memories 😂
@bhillis10
Beautiful voice love!!! Won me over!
@Michellecoppockmitchell
love this.... nice to know there is talent still out there
@annworley5563
I LOVE this song!!!!