Say Goodbye
Citizen Soldier Lyrics


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I left a letter here for you
I hope it helps you see
The hell you put me through
Don′t say you're sorry one more time
This time we crossed the line
Now it′s too late, this can't be saved

No more second chances
We have nothing left to say
Lay me down with all these memories
Let them burn and watch me fade
This victim I'm becoming
I can′t even recognize
So say goodbye...
Say goodbye...

Don′t you pretend you ever cared
You cut me down so far
I fell beyond repair
You always put the blame on me
I won't stay one more day
Tonight I′m getting off my knees

No more second chances
We have nothing left to say
Lay me down with all these memories
Let them burn and watch me fade
This victim I'm becoming
I can′t even recognize
So say goodbye...
Say goodbye...

You pulled me under
You pushed me further
From myself than I have ever been (Ever been, been)
Tell me was it worth it
Making me feel worthless
To know I'm never coming back again (Again, again)

No more second chances
We have nothing left to say
Lay me down with all these memories
Let them burn and watch me fade
This victim I′m becoming
I can't even recognize




So say goodbye...
Say goodbye...

Overall Meaning

In Citizen Soldier's song "Say Goodbye," the lyrics reflect on a relationship that has ended due to the actions of the other person. The singer has left a letter for their former partner, hoping that it will help them understand the pain they caused. The singer is tired of hearing apologies and is beyond any hope of reconciliation, having passed a line of no return. They have become a victim of the other person's actions, feeling disconnected from who they used to be. As the song comes to a close, the singer acknowledges the hurt that has been caused and says their final goodbye.


The lyrics of this song convey a strong sense of despair and finality. The singer is resolute in their decision to move on and is no longer willing to accept any excuses or apologies. The use of the imagery of burning memories and fading away highlights the level of pain that the singer has endured. The lyrics also suggest that the relationship was not a healthy one, with blame being placed and the other person making the singer feel worthless.


Overall, "Say Goodbye" is a song about a painful breakup that left one person scarred and disillusioned. It's a reminder that sometimes, walking away is the only option.


Line by Line Meaning

I left a letter here for you
I have communicated my feelings to you in a letter


I hope it helps you see
I hope it clarifies my feelings for you


The hell you put me through
The torment you caused me


Don′t say you're sorry one more time
Apologies will not change the situation


This time we crossed the line
The relationship has taken an irreversible turn


Now it′s too late, this can't be saved
The relationship is beyond repair


No more second chances
There will not be another opportunity to fix things


We have nothing left to say
All words have been spent


Lay me down with all these memories
I want to leave behind all the memories of our relationship


Let them burn and watch me fade
I will fade away with the painful memories


This victim I'm becoming
I feel like a victim, helpless and distraught


I can′t even recognize
I do not recognize who I have become


So say goodbye...
It is time for us to part


Don′t you pretend you ever cared
Do not pretend you ever had genuine feelings for me


You cut me down so far
You hurt me deeply and left me vulnerable


I fell beyond repair
I am completely broken


You always put the blame on me
You shifted the blame to me for all our problems


I won't stay one more day
I cannot continue to be with you any longer


Tonight I′m getting off my knees
I am standing on my own and taking control of my life


You pulled me under
You dragged me down


You pushed me further
You drove me away from myself


From myself than I have ever been (Ever been, been)
I am more lost and detached from myself than ever before


Tell me was it worth it
Was causing me pain worth whatever you gained?


Making me feel worthless
You made me feel insignificant and undeserving of love


To know I'm never coming back again (Again, again)
I will never return to this toxic relationship


This victim I′m becoming
I feel like a victim, helpless and distraught


I can't even recognize
I do not recognize who I have become


So say goodbye...
It is time for us to part




Writer(s): Juan Rivero, Jacob Segura, Kyle Persell, Kooper Hanosky, Matthew Duffney

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@TheGamestr

This song symbolizes very well from my first relationship. In the beginning, we were only school mates, then after I took her to a military ball, that's when days later from that day we decided to date. We were so happy together and she used to spoil me so much with her hugs, kisses and her confidence to back me up when I didn't have the words for things to say.
Eventually, things changed dramatically. When she was focusing on college, I started to feel clingy because we used to see each other a lot. As for her, I tried really hard to make plans and do something nice for her like she told me to to be better, but any chance I took, she always made an excuse to not be with me. It eventually became one-sided where she needed to take control of the relationship and my choices. It became very toxic, and I didn't want to believe it; but I had to. Because it made me someone different that my family didn't like, and I learned from myself "This isn't me. This is isn't a person, it's just a thing meant to entertain her whenever she was bored."
It wasn't long until late October last year that she broke up with me, because I knew despite her telling me it's not working, I needed to escape from the toxicity anyway. Because she grew tired of me; and after long, dark and sad moments throughout this year, I'm finally able to make myself better for myself, and I'm no giving up on love.
Thank you, Citizen Soldier for making this song and others that you've created. Every song you make related to many events I dealt with in my life, an they remind me to keep pushing and to never give up on love or myself. I know there's someone out there for me, and I know I can do my best. Thank you so much 💚💯🙏

@adrianramsey6932

I saw this in my recommendeds at such a coincidental time, this morning I was just texted by my ex best friend, and I didn't know what to do, but this song helped me figure out that I don't need to bow to her requests to start a fight. She claimed so many times she wanted to stay friends but never talked to me, she left me all alone when I was in one of my worst spots, and judged me for trying to be friends with one of my ex's since if I hadn't, I would have killed myself. Bronwynne, if you ever see this, I'm done with you, it was fun while it lasted, but you left me when I was all alone and you were my last hope, and I don't think I can forgive that, even if I did hurt you (which I am still sorry about).

@melindawatson2191

Citizen Soldier this is a amazing album and is helping me get through. Every song speaks to me. Your amazing!

@ShadowMasterOfArmageddon

Perfectly fits how things are going with me and my current girlfriend.

@juliushoffman7218

To be fair I needed to hear this
Much obliged

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@MrParamorex33

Can I have a request? When you release a new song, can you include tissues in case I'd cry again? This is beautiful :(

@CitizenSoldier

Choi San's 산샤인 hahaha we should be sponsored by Kleenex 😂

@brycetheobald1775

@@CitizenSoldier I agree this song of yours hit me so much in my heart I cried because its simply a beautiful yet bitter sweet feeling of relief to have removed myself from my last toxic relationship. So this song describes the grief the sorrow I was facing thank you so so so very much for doing what you.

@akado8301

Keep some for me as well

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