Time to Say Goodbye
Celine Dion & Josh Groban Lyrics
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That's far too revealing
Why must it be like this
A love without feeling
Something's wrong with you, I know
I see it in your eyes
Believe me when I say
I told from the start
I won't be demanding (I won't be demanding)
If you'll have a change of heart
I'll be understanding (I'll be understanding)
When love becomes a broken heart
And dreams begin to die
Believe me when I say
We'll work it out someway
[Chorus]
I'll never try to hold you back
I wouldn't try controlling you
If it's what you want, it's what I want
I want what's best for you
And if it's something else that you're looking for
I'll be the first to help you try
Believe me when I say
It's hard to say goodbye
We've lost that loving touch
We used to feel so much
I tried to hide the truth that's in my eyes
(A love without feeling)
And when I feel we're not in love
I know I'm losing you
Believe me when I say
We'll work it out someway
[Chorus'
If it's what you want, it's what I want
I want what's best for you
[Chorus: x 2]
The song "It's Hard to Say Goodbye" by Celine Dion and Paul Anka is a beautiful ballad that talks about a love that is fading away slowly. The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware that something is not quite right in their relationship. They see a certain emptiness or detachment in their partner's eyes, although they do not exactly know what is going on. The singer is trying to convey that there is a sense of sadness and inevitable farewell even as they try to hold on to their love.
The lines, "There's something in your eyes/That's far too revealing/Why must it be like this/A love without feeling" capture the sense of emptiness and emotional disconnection between the couple. The singer can see that their relationship is falling apart, but they are willing to work through it if their partner is willing too. The lyrics, "I'll never try to hold you back/I wouldn't try controlling you/If it's what you want, it's what I want/I want what's best for you" show that the singer is not clingy or possessive towards their partner. Instead, they want to give them the freedom to choose what is best for them, even if it means going separate ways. Ultimately, the chorus repeats the title line "It's Hard to Say Goodbye," emphasizing the pain and heartbreak of letting go of someone that you love.
Line by Line Meaning
There's something in your eyes
I can see that there is something bothering you by looking at your eyes
That's far too revealing
Whatever is bothering you is clearly visible to me through your eyes
Why must it be like this
Why does our love have to be so complicated?
A love without feeling
It seems like our love does not have the passion and emotion it once had
Something's wrong with you, I know
I can tell that there is something troubling you
Believe me when I say
Trust me when I tell you
It's gonna be okay
Everything will be alright
I told from the start
I was honest with you from the beginning
I won't be demanding (I won't be demanding)
I won't force you to do anything against your will
If you'll have a change of heart
If you change your mind about our relationship
I'll be understanding (I'll be understanding)
I will try to see things from your point of view
When love becomes a broken heart
When love ends in heartbreak
And dreams begin to die
When our hopes and aspirations for our future together are no longer feasible
We'll work it out someway
We will find a solution to our problems together
I'll never try to hold you back
I won't try to stop you from pursuing what you want in life
I wouldn't try controlling you
I don't want to have power over your choices or actions
If it's what you want, it's what I want
I want you to be happy and fulfilled, even if it means parting ways
And if it's something else that you're looking for
If you are seeking something different
I'll be the first to help you try
I will be by your side to support you in finding what you are looking for
We've lost that loving touch
Our intimate connection and affection has diminished
We used to feel so much
We used to have strong romantic feelings for each other
I tried to hide the truth that's in my eyes
I attempted to conceal the fact that I am falling out of love with you
And when I feel we're not in love
When I sense that our love for each other has faded
I know I'm losing you
I understand that our relationship is coming to an end
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL ANKA, MARK SPIRO, JACK WHITE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@amykue9544
Even in 2024 this performance has me in tears. So beautiful.
@Leslieqrussell
Same😭😭😭
@libbylum
my husband passed away on Friday the love of my life. this is the song that I want to share at his celebration. we both loved it. have the dvd.
@pamelaszczesniak2438
😊😊
@DanielStefanescuStudio
Very sorry tot hear that your husband passed away ! May the golf God watch over him ! Amen !!!
@baronesslizzy8428
May he sleep well with his ancestors and return to the wheel of life victorious
@davidbotting9502
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@neecieyoung350Cobra
This is one of the most beautiful duets i’ve ever heard in my entire life
@marcydovel9855
This is so beautiful. It was in Celine's prime and Josh's beginning. I wish her improved health so she can once again sing for us. He has had great success now. I love them both together and solo.God bless them as they blessed me today.