It's So Hard To Say Good Bye To Yesterday
Boyz II Men Lyrics


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How do I say goodbye to what we had?
The good times that made us laugh
Outweigh the bad

I thought we'd get to see forever
But forever's gone away
It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday
I don't know where this road
Is going to lead
All I know is where we've been
And what we've been through

and if we get to see tomorrow
I hope it's worth all the wait
so hard to say goodbye to yesterday

And I'll take with me the memories
To be my sunshine after the rain
It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday

And I'll take with me the memories




To be my sunshine after the rain
It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Boyz II Men's song "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday" are rich with emotion and nostalgia. Essentially, the song is about the difficulty of letting go of the past and moving on. The first verse talks about how hard it is to say goodbye to the good times that were shared with someone, even though there may have been some bad times too. This is a sentiment that many people can relate to - it's often much easier to hold on to the happy memories of a relationship or friendship than to let go and move forward.


The second verse goes deeper, acknowledging that the future is uncertain, and that it's hard to know where life will take us. This is a fearful thought for many people - the idea that the best is behind us and we have no idea what's coming next. However, there's a glimmer of hope in the line "and if we get to see tomorrow, I hope it's worth all the wait." This suggests that even though it's hard to look forward to the future, it's important to hope for something better.


Line by Line Meaning

How do I say goodbye to what we had?
I am struggling to let go of the memories and experiences that we shared together.


The good times that made us laugh
Our happy memories together are the ones that stand out the most.


Outweigh the bad
The positive experiences we had together are more significant than any negative experiences we may have had.


I thought we'd get to see forever
I believed our bond would last indefinitely.


But forever's gone away
Unfortunately, our time together was limited and has come to an end.


It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday
Letting go of the past is difficult and painful.


I don't know where this road
I am uncertain about what the future holds for me.


Is going to lead
I am unsure of where my journey will take me.


All I know is where we've been
I am aware of the experiences we have shared together in the past.


And what we've been through
I acknowledge the challenges and obstacles we have overcome together.


And if we get to see tomorrow
If we have the opportunity to continue on this journey.


I hope it's worth all the wait
I hope that the future holds something valuable for us, despite the difficulties we may face.


And I'll take with me the memories
I will cherish and hold on to the experiences we shared together.


To be my sunshine after the rain
These memories will bring me joy in the future during difficult times.


It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday
Saying farewell to the past and letting go of what we shared is a painful experience.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTINE PERREN, FREDDIE PERREN, CHRISTINE YARIAN

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@darcilaalbani211

Lyrics:

How do I say goodbye to what we had?
The good times that made us laugh
Outweigh the bad

I thought we'd get to see forever
But forever's gone away
It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday

I don't know where this road
Is going to lead
All I know is where we've been
And what we've been through

And if we get to see tomorrow
I hope it's worth all the wait
It's hard to say goodbye to yesterday

And I'll take with me the memories
To be my sunshine after the rain
It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday

And I'll take with me the memories
To be my sunshine after the rain
It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday



@juankamiez

… How do I say goodbye to what we had?
The good times that made us laugh
Outweigh the bad
… I thought we'd get to see forever
But forever's gone away
It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday
… I don't know where this road
Is going to lead
All I know is where we've been
And what we've been through
… And if we get to see tomorrow
I hope it's worth all the wait
It's hard to say goodbye to yesterday
… And I'll take with me the memories
To be my sunshine after the rain
It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday
… And I'll take with me the memories
To be my sunshine after the rain
It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday



All comments from YouTube:

@rebekahbeckles2779

This song hits different when you lost someone you really loved😞

@heather091209

Oh it surly does 😢😢

@chrismoten6898

True

@zacharywittkopp2542

It hits hard regardless, I wasnt even sad and I started playing this and immediately got sad as hell.

@jermainewise4697

My late cousins sang this song and my grandmother and grandfather funeral

@jamesbostrom3539

I know. I lost one of my best friends from high school. I really miss her. She died of cancer!😔

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@sherrielitten909

My son passed away at 35 years old we always listen to this God help me get through this.

@asadkevin2432

Bless your heart. Carry all the good memories. ❤

@michellelaviolette574

How are you love?

@oosha-tuna-bagel5823

I'm so sorry for you. The tears in my eyes right now are proof of God love. I never knew your son and I have never met you, but God's love flows between all of His children. Be at peace. He is home.

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