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Goodbye
Cold Chisel Lyrics


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Open up the door Astrid, cause I'm comin' down the stairs
And I ain't gonna listen to no more pissin' around
I've had seven long years of give a little, take a little
Stack a little money away
And you better believe I'm gonna take this love to town

Turn on the tears Astrid, and don't forget to let the neighbours see
What a low down deal you got when you married me
You can drown your days in Valium and brandy
Talkin' to the cat and the dog
And you can shove your cheap french vogue society

Goodbye, goodbye
I won't be comin' back for long

Open up the door Astrid, and don't try to stand in my way
I'm heading for a long long night to a better day
And don't bother offering to drive me to the station
You'd only drive me round the bend
We're comin' to the end, there's nothin' left to say

Overall Meaning

The Cold Chisel's song "Goodbye" narrates the story of a man who has had enough of his current situation with his wife, Astrid. The singer of the song demands that she opens the door because he's coming down the stairs, and he's not going to waste any more time. He has spent seven long years giving, taking, and making a little money, saving it along the way. Now, he plans on taking this love to town, which could either mean he plans on leaving Astrid or having an affair. He also instructs Astrid to cry and let the neighbors observe the state of things for the low-down deal that was their marriage.


The man in this song isn't afraid to call Astrid out on her vices and what he sees as her cheap French Vogue society. The singer is going, and he won't be coming back for long; he is done with the situation, and there's no going back. He tells Astrid not to bother offering to take him to the station because the relationship has nothing left and is coming to an end, with nothing left to say.


Line by Line Meaning

Open up the door Astrid, cause I'm comin' down the stairs
I am leaving, Astrid. Open the door.


And I ain't gonna listen to no more pissin' around
I am done putting up with your excuses, lies or deceit.


I've had seven long years of give a little, take a little
We've had our ups and downs in this relationship.


Stack a little money away
I've been saving up some money over the years.


And you better believe I'm gonna take this love to town
I am going to start a new chapter in my life and find someone else.


Turn on the tears Astrid, and don't forget to let the neighbours see
I want the world to see what a terrible partner you have been and how much pain you have caused me.


What a low down deal you got when you married me
You made a huge mistake marrying me.


You can drown your days in Valium and brandy
You can use drugs and alcohol to ease your pain.


Talkin' to the cat and the dog
You'll be lonely and talking to your pets because no one else wants to listen.


And you can shove your cheap french vogue society
I don't care about your high society lifestyle or the fancy things you own.


Goodbye, goodbye
I am leaving for good.


I won't be comin' back for long
I have no intention to come back to this relationship.


Open up the door Astrid, and don't try to stand in my way
I am leaving whether you like it or not.


I'm heading for a long long night to a better day
I'm embarking on a journey towards a brighter future.


And don't bother offering to drive me to the station
I don't need your help or your pity.


You'd only drive me round the bend
Being with you has driven me crazy.


We're comin' to the end, there's nothin' left to say
Our relationship has reached its conclusion and there is no need for further discussion.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MITCHELL SCHERR, MITCHELL ALLAN SCHERR, BUTCH WALKER

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@markbradtke5962

Open up the door Astrid, cause I'm comin' down the stairs
And I ain't gonna listen to no more pissin' around
I've had seven long years of give a little, take a little
Stack a little money away
And you better believe I'm gonna take this love to town
Turn on the tears Astrid, and don't forget to let the neighbours see
What a low down deal you got when you married me
You can drown your days in valium and brandy
Talkin' to the cat and the dog
And you can shove your cheap french vogue society
Goodbye, goodbye . . .
I won't be comin' back for long
Open up the door Astrid, and don't try to stand in my way
I'm heading for a long long night to a better day
And don't bother offering to drive me to the station
You'd only drive me round the bend
We're comin' to the end, there's nothin' left to say



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@petermcculloch4933

Aussie pub rock.The absolute best.

@homerorocks

What a great fuckin sound,belong to my generation!Great band Cold Chiesel!!!Yah!!!!Alright!

@martyw34

Brilliant.Love old Oz music.

@allisonpayne2097

Rock n Roll forever😎

@ny8851

fantastic !!!!!!!!

@vee9005

grew up with this ....fuckn loved it. Go jimmy :)

@DonMcPherson-jp4ht

how fkn good were these guys

@johnmas5949

Fuck Classics

@MsSez

So many glorious curls in this video! 😄

@martinbourke7753

Guitar at its finest

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