Before the Goodbye
Britney Spears Lyrics

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Laying here in your arms and you hold me tight, tight
Tryin' not to watch the clock
Tick, tickin' as the time goes by (by)
And I know that you best be on your way
But I'm wishin' I could make you stay
Stay with me for a while

Though

You're near
Still
I wanna make it clear
Love
I will always be around

You're leaving
I'm waiting
Forgive me
I'm always missing you
Before the goodbye

I feel it
Already
Forgive me
I'm always missing you
Before the goodbye

Kinda hard for me to let you know
Still don't let my feelings show
How much I will miss in you
All the little things that make me weak
Your eyes and the way you speak
Without you baby I'm not me (I'm not me)

Though
You're near
Still
I wanna make it clear
Love
I will always be around

You're leaving
I'm waiting
Forgive me
I'm always missing you
Before the goodbye

I feel it
Already
Forgive me
I'm always missing you
Before the goodbye

You're leaving
I'm waiting
Forgive me
I'm always missing you
Before the goodbye

I feel it
Already
Forgive me
I'm always missing you
Before the goodbye

You're leaving
I'm waiting
Forgive me
I'm always missing you
Before the goodbye

I feel it
Already
Forgive me
I'm always missing you
Before the goodbye

You're leaving
I'm waiting
Forgive me

I'm always missing you
Before the goodbye

Overall Meaning

In Before the Goodbye, Britney Spears sings about being in the arms of someone she loves deeply but knowing that the time is ticking away and they will have to say goodbye soon. Even though she knows they have to part ways, she wishes they could stay together just a bit longer. She wonders how she can let this person know how much she will miss them and how much they mean to her. She struggles to express her feelings and keep her emotions from showing, but she knows deep down that without this person, she's not herself.

The song is a touching and self-reflective ballad that delves into the complicated emotions of saying goodbye to someone you love. The lyrics are imbued with a sense of longing and desire, as Britney sings about the little things that make her weak and how much she will always be around to love this person. The song's melody is understated and emotional, heightening the impact of the lyrics and Britney's heartfelt performance.

Line by Line Meaning

Laying here in your arms
I am lying down in your embrace

And you hold me tight, tight
You are holding me tightly

Tryin' not to watch the clock
I am trying not to check the time

Tick, tickin' as the time goes by (by)
The sound of the clock ticking is counting down the passing time

And I know that you best be on your way
I know you have to leave soon

But I'm wishin' I could make you stay
I want you to stay with me longer

Stay with me for a while
Please spend some more time with me

Though
Even though

You're near
You are close to me

Still
However

I want to make it clear
I want to emphasize

Love
My love for you

I will always be around
I will always be there for you

You're leaving
You are about to go

I'm waiting
I am left waiting for you

Forgive me
I apologize

I'm always missing you
I always feel the absence of you

Before the goodbye
Before you leave

I Feel It
I sense it

Already
Even before

Kinda hard for me to let you know
It's difficult for me to express

I don't let my feelings show
I try to hide my emotions

How much I will miss in you
How much I will miss you

All the little things that make me weak
All the small details that make me vulnerable to you

Your eyes and the way you speak
Your gaze and the sound of your voice

Without you baby I'm not me (I'm not me)
I don't feel like myself without you

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN ANTHONY KIERULF, BRIAN WAYNE TRANSEAU, BRITNEY SPEARS, JOSHUA M. SCHWARTZ

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