Born to a large impoverished family, Dion emerged as a teen star in the French-speaking world after her manager and future husband René Angélil mortgaged his home to finance her first record. In 1990, she released the anglophone album Unison, establishing herself as a viable pop artist in North America and other English-speaking areas of the world.
Dion had first gained international recognition in the 1980s by winning both the 1982 Yamaha World Popular Song Festival and the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest.Following a series of French albums in the early 1980s, she signed on to CBS Records Canada in 1986. During the 1990s, with the help of Angélil, she achieved worldwide fame after signing with Epic Records and releasing several English albums along with additional French albums, becoming one of the most successful artists in pop music history. However, in 1999 at the height of her success, Dion announced a temporary retirement from entertainment in order to start a family and spend time with her husband, who had been diagnosed with cancer.She returned to the top of pop music in 2002 and signed a three-year (later extended to almost five years) contract to perform nightly in a five-star theatrical show at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas.
After performing in 25 countries during the Taking Chances World Tour which ended in February 2009 (one year after it began) she took another 2 year hiatus, focusing on expanding her family. After 6 in-vitro tries she gave birth to twin boys Nelson and Eddy in October 2010. In the meantime she announced her return to Vegas, her new show simply named "Céline" premièred on March 15th 2011 to spectacular reviews by media and audience.
Dion's music has been influenced by genres ranging from rock and R&B to gospel and classical. While her releases have often received mixed critical reception, she is renowned for her technically skilled and powerful vocals. Dion is the best selling Canadian artist of all time; and her album D'eux is the best selling francophone album of all time. Dion is regarded as one of pop music's most influential voices. Linda Lister describes Dion as a reigning Queen of Pop for her influence over the record industry during the 1990s. On a cultural level, Dion is credited for introducing francophone music to many non-francophone countries around the globe. Dion is also credited for both revitalizing and revolutionizing the entertainment scene in Las Vegas with the gargantuan successes of her residencies there. She managed to re-popularize the Las Vegas "residency" as a desirable way for top artists to essentially tour in place, letting their fans come to them. Over the years, fellow established icons such as Britney Spears, Elton John, Bette Midler, Rod Stewart, Cher and Shania Twain followed suit.
I Love You Goodbye
Céline Dion Lyrics
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The one who could give you love
The kind of love you really need
Wish I could say to you
That I'll always stay with you
But baby that's not me
You need someone willing to give their heart and soul to you
Oh I could say that I'll be all you need
But that would be a lie
I know I'd only hurt you
I know I'd only make you cry
I'm not the one you're needing
I love you, goodbye
I hope someday you can
Find some way to understand I'm only doing this for you
I don't really want to go
But deep in my heart I know this is the kindest thing to do
You'll find someone who'll be the one that I could never be
Who'll give you something better
Than the love you'll find with me
Oh I could say that I'll be all you need
But that would be a crime
I know I'd only hurt you
I know I'd only make you cry
I'm not the one you're needing
I love you, goodbye
Leaving someone when you love someone
It's the hardest thing to do
When you love someone as much as I love you
Oh I don't want to leave you
Baby it tears me up inside
But I'll never be the one you're needing
I love you, goodbye
Baby, its never gonna work out
I love you, goodbye
The song "I Love You Goodbye" by Celine Dion is a powerful ballad about letting go of someone you love. The lyrics reflect the struggle of the singer who wishes to be the one who can give their lover the love they really need, but realizes that they are not capable of providing the kind of commitment their lover is looking for. The singer wishes to promise forever but acknowledges that this is not something they can give. The singer is aware that they would only hurt their lover and make them cry if they were to stay.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm not the one you're needing, I love you, goodbye" to emphasize the singer's acceptance of the situation and their decision to leave their lover for their own happiness. They hope that someday their lover will understand that their departure is the kindest thing to do, as it will allow them to find someone who can give them the kind of meaningful and deep love they deserve.
The song acknowledges that leaving someone you love is the hardest thing to do, but sometimes it is necessary for both parties to find happiness. Ultimately, the singer acknowledges that they can't be the one their lover needs and they need to move on, even though it tears them up inside.
Line by Line Meaning
Wish I could be the one
I wish that I could fulfill your needs and be the perfect partner for you
The one who could give you love
Someone who can provide you with the love you truly desire
The kind of love you really need
The specific type of love that you require to be happy
Wish I could say to you
I wish I could tell you all the things you want to hear
That I'll always stay with you
That I will never leave and be your constant companion
But baby that's not me
But unfortunately, that is not who I am or what I can offer you
You need someone willing to give their heart and soul to you
You require someone who is willing to be completely devoted and give everything to you
Promise you forever, baby that's something I can't do
I am unable to make you the promise of everlasting commitment and devotion
Oh I could say that I'll be all you need
I could make empty promises to try to make you happy, but it wouldn't be true
But that would be a lie
Because it would not be honest or genuine
I know I'd only hurt you
I am aware that I would bring you pain and suffering
I know I'd only make you cry
My actions or lack thereof would bring you to tears
I'm not the one you're needing
I am not the person who can satisfy your requirements
I love you, goodbye
I care for you, but it is time for me to leave your life
I hope someday you can
I have aspirations that someday you will understand my decision and why I did it
Find some way to understand I'm only doing this for you
I am trying to end our relationship for your benefit, to protect you from unnecessary pain and suffering
I don't really want to go
I am not eager or excited to leave you
But deep in my heart I know this is the kindest thing to do
However, I am aware that this is the most compassionate course of action
You'll find someone who'll be the one that I could never be
I believe you will encounter someone who is better suited for you than I am
Who'll give you something better
This individual will provide you with something superior
Than the love you'll find with me
This person will offer a love that surpasses what I have given you
Leaving someone when you love someone
It is incredibly difficult to depart from a loved one
It's the hardest thing to do
It is the most challenging endeavor to undertake
When you love someone as much as I love you
Parting from someone you care for deeply is even tougher when feelings are reciprocated
Oh I don't want to leave you
I do not desire to leave you
Baby it tears me up inside
It emotionally pains me to have to make this decision to leave
But I'll never be the one you're needing
Despite my best efforts, I cannot provide you with the companionship you truly crave
I love you, goodbye
I care for you and cherish our time together, but it is goodbye
Baby, its never gonna work out
I have come to the conclusion that our relationship will never be successful
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Diane Warren
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Patrique / TaleToria
Celine Dion - I Love You Goodbye
Wish I could be the one
The one who could give you love
The kind of love you really need
Wish I could say to you
That I'll always stay with you
But baby that's not me
You need someone willing to give their heart and soul to you
Promise you forever, baby that's something I can't do
Oh I could say that I'll be all you need
But that would be a lie
I know I'd only hurt you
I know I'd only make you cry
I'm not the one you're needin'
I love you, goodbye
I hope someday you can
Find some way to understand
I'm only doing this for you
I don't really wanna go
But deep in my heart I know this is the kindest thing to do
You'll find someone who'll be the one that I could never be
Who'll give you something better
Than the love you'll find with me
Oh, I could say that I'll be all you need
But that would be a crime
I know I'd only hurt you
I know I'd only make you cry
I'm not the one you're needin'
I love you, goodbye
Leaving someone when you love someone
Is the hardest thing to do
When you love someone as much as I love you
Oh, I don't wanna leave you
Baby it tears me up inside
But I'll never be the one you're needing
I love you, goodbye
Baby, it's never gonna work out
I love you, goodbye
Sofia Rapelo
Wish I could be the one
The one who could give you love
The kind of a love you really need
Wish I could say to you
That I'll always stay with you
But baby, that's not me
You need someone
Willing to give their heart and soul to you
Promise you forever
Baby, that's something I can't do
Oh, I could say that I'll be all you need
But that would be a lie
I know I'd only hurt you, I know I'd only make you cry
I'm not the one you're needing
I love you, goodbye
I hope someday you can
Find some way to understand
I'm only doing this for you
I don't really wanna go
But deep in my heart, I know
This is the kindest thing to do
You need someone
Who'll be the one that I could never be
Who'll give you something better
Than the love you'll find with me
Oh, I could say that I'll be all you need
But that would be a crime
I know I'd only hurt you, I know I'd only make you cry
I'm not the one you're needing
I love you goodbye
Leaving someone when you love someone is the hardest thing to do
When you love someone as much as I love you
Oh, I don't wanna leave you
Baby, it tears me up inside
But I'll never be the one you're needing
I love you goodbye
Baby, it's never gonna work out
I love you goodbye
Bernadete Deziderio
Só mais um minuto. Preciso mais um pouco do seu sorriso, me deixa arrancar um agora. Te conto uma história engraçada, da época em que a gente se conheceu, você se acaba de rir. Estou investindo nos melhores momentos, você continua rindo sem parar. De todas as coisas que eu tive, você foi a que mais me encantou. Lembrei o quando te disse que às vezes basta você perceber algo que seja tão incrível em uma pessoa para se apaixonar, e eu me apaixonei perdidamente pelo seu coração, ele era puro e cheio de vida. Agora estou te olhando melhor, vejo que sou egoísta em te pedir para ficar, você precisa do seu coração novamente e sabemos que não é comigo que você vai conseguir.
É claro que sempre soube que seu coração tinha outra dona rsrs mesmo assim, eu te amo tanto... Tanto... Tanto, que resolvi te amar, e me contentar somente em o admirar, te olhar e te ver sorrir com as minhas loucuras, meu amor...
Nunca se esqueça que ninguém... Ninguém... Ninguém, irá te amar como eu te amei... Fica tranquilo estou entendendo tudo... Não precisa me explicar...
Te amo infinitamente... Mesmo assim com as minhas loucuras acredite !!!
*Deus cuidará de mim... Ainda eu ei de serei feliz também... Amém!!!*
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weightycarlos
One of the Queen's best songs! 🙌🏼😍
Damiano
This song is not Queens,their song is "Love of my life"
4B_LENUEVA PRINCESS BILLE
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Santheo
@Damiano He meant 'Queen Celine'. Though his phrasing does seem to be easily misunderstood.
Love Nature
Even if this song got covered by many artists, Celine’s version will ALWAYS be the best.
Luan Araujo
This song is one of the most amazing Celine ever recorded for this album. I simply love the production and the vocals used. If Adele were the 90s she easily could sing a song just like this...💓
Old Music Lover
To be honest, this song is the reason why I love Celine Dion until now...
JOSHUA METTA
Love old songs too..just like ur name🏁🇹🇿😅
A Chen
This song has been so luscious since I first heard it as a young teenager.
I'm reminded why I love Celine so much: she makes her songs come to life with powerful meaning.
林久則
Me too