Kiss and Say Goodbye
Bryan Adams Lyrics


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I had to meet you here today
There's just so many things to say
Please don't stop me 'till I'm through
This is something I hate to do

We've been meeting here so long
I guess what we done, oh was wrong
Please darling, oh don't you cry
Let's just kiss and say goodbye

Many months have passed us by
(I'm gonna miss you)
I'm gonna miss you, I can't lie
(I'm gonna miss you)
I've got ties, and so do you
(I'm gonna miss you)
I just think this is the thing to do
(Yes I do)

It's gonna hurt me, I can't lie
Maybe you'll meet,
maybe you'll meet another guy
Understand me
Won't you try, try, try, try, try, try, try
Let's just kiss and say goodbye

(I'm gonna miss you)
I'm gonna miss you, I can't lie
(I'm gonna miss you)
Understand me, won't you try, won't you try
(I'm gonna miss you)
It's gonna hurt me, I can't lie
(I'm gonna miss you)
I take my handkerchief and wipe your eyes
(I'm gonna miss you)
Maybe you'll find, maybe you'll find another guy

Yeah, yeah, yeah





Let's just kiss and say goodbye

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bryan Adams's song "Kiss And Say Goodbye" are about an impending break-up. The singer explains that he had to meet his partner to discuss the end of their relationship, though he wishes he did not have to. He reflects on the time they have spent together, admitting that what they did was wrong. Despite this, he implores his partner not to cry and suggests they kiss and say goodbye. He acknowledges that it will be difficult for both of them, and he may miss his partner. However, he believes that breaking up is the right thing to do, and he hopes his partner will eventually understand.


The song expresses the pain and sadness of a relationship ending. The singer does not seem to be angry or resentful, but rather accepting of the need to move on. He recognizes that ending the relationship will cause hurt and loss, but believes that it is better to do so than to continue in a way that is not working. The chorus, which repeats the lines "I'm gonna miss you" and "let's just kiss and say goodbye," emphasizes the emotional weight of the decision to end the relationship.


Overall, "Kiss And Say Goodbye" is a poignant reflection on the end of a romantic relationship. The singer acknowledges the hurt and loss that will come with the end of the relationship, but also recognizes that sometimes, it is necessary to say goodbye.


Line by Line Meaning

I had to meet you here today
I needed to come here today to talk to you


There's just so many things to say
There are many things I need to tell you


Please don't stop me 'till I'm through
Please let me finish what I need to say


This is something I hate to do
This is something I really don't want to do


We've been meeting here so long
We've been coming here for a long time


I guess what we done, oh was wrong
I think what we did was wrong


Please darling, oh don't you cry
Please don't cry


Let's just kiss and say goodbye
Let's say goodbye with a kiss


Many months have passed us by
Many months have gone by


I'm gonna miss you
I will miss you


I can't lie
I'm not lying


I've got ties, and so do you
We both have obligations or connections elsewhere


I just think this is the thing to do
I think this is what we should do


Yes I do
I really do think this is the right thing to do


It's gonna hurt me, I can't lie
This will hurt me, and I'm not lying


Maybe you'll meet, maybe you'll meet another guy
You might meet someone else


Understand me
Please try to understand my perspective


Won't you try, try, try, try, try, try, try
Please give this a chance


I take my handkerchief and wipe your eyes
I'll wipe your tears


Maybe you'll find, maybe you'll find another guy
You might find someone else


Let's just kiss and say goodbye
Let's say our final goodbye with a kiss




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Kiss and Say Goodbye

Joan Osborne

I had to meet you here today
There's just so many things to say
Please don't stop me 'til I'm through
This is something I hate to do
We've been meeting here so long
I guess what we done, oh was wrong
Please darlin', don't you cry
Let's just kiss and say goodbye

Many months have passed us by
(I'm gonna miss you)
I'm gonna miss you, I can't lie
(I'm gonna miss you)
I've got ties, and so do you
I just think this is the thing to do
It's gonna hurt me, I can't lie
Maybe i'll meet, i'll meet another guy
Understand me, won't you try, try, try, try, try, try, try
Let's just kiss and say goodbye (Goodbye)

We've been meeting here so long
I guess what we done, oh was wrong
Please darlin', don't you cry
Let's just kiss and say goodbye

(I'm gonna miss you)
I'm gonna miss you, I can't lie
(I'm gonna miss you)
Understand me, won't you try
(I'm gonna miss you)
Let's kiss and say goodbye
(I'm gonna miss you)
Understand me, won't you try
(I'm gonna miss you)
Let's just kiss
And say goodbye



All comments from YouTube:

MD Shariful Islam

His voice is like wine. The more it's old, the more it's tastefulโค

Kalyan Dey

๐Ÿ’ฏ right bro

Herm Jal

I love this modern version of Bryan. Never gets old!

Elisabety L A.

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Agueda Mendez

No habรญa escuchado esta canciรณn, me encanta Bryan Adams!!โค

Zenaide Bozza

Maravilha de mรบsica.

Valeria ValBorges

Bryan sua voz รฉ maravilhosa. Emocionante ouvir essa mรบsica com sua interpretaรงรฃo.

Gleu

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Deylon Anderson

Pqp... ร‰ de arrepiar !!

Lorena Rojas

Bryan you are the BEST ! Love this song and you have made it even more special for me !!!

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