Goodbye My Love Goodbye
Datuk Sharifah Aini Lyrics
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It knows I′m leaving you today
Please don't cry or my heart will break
When I go on my way
Goodbye my love, goodbye
Goodbye and all my love
As long as you remember me
Goodbye my love, goodbye
I always will be true
So hold me in your dreams
'Til I come back to you
See the stars in the skies above
They'll shine wherever I may roam
I will pray every lonely night
But soon they′ll guide me home
Goodbye my love, goodbye
Goodbye and all my love
As long as you remember me
I′ll never be too far
Goodbye my love, goodbye
I always will be true
So hold me in your dreams
'Til I come back to you
Goodbye my love, goodbye
Goodbye and all my love
As long as you remember me
I′ll never be too far
Goodbye my love, goodbye
I always will be true
So hold me in your dreams
'Til I come back to you
The lyrics to Datuk Sharifah Aini's song Goodbye My Love Goodbye convey the emotions of a person who is leaving their loved one and saying goodbye. The wind sings a sad old song, almost as if the singer's heart is breaking just like the wind. They ask their loved one not to cry because it will only break their heart further. The song talks about how the singer will never forget their love and as long as they are remembered, they will never be too far away.
The song also talks about how the stars will guide the singer home and how they will pray for their loved one every lonely night until they come back to them. The repetition of the chorus with its melodious tune signifies the pain and heartache of being separated from someone you love. The lyrics are simple yet poignant, and they convey the feelings of love, longing, and hope.
Overall, the message of the song is that no matter how far one goes or for how long, the love and memories they shared with their loved one will always be with them. The song has the power to make listeners nostalgic and emotional, often reminding them of their loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Hear the wind sing a sad old song
The wind brings a melancholic tune, reminding me that I am leaving you today
It knows I'm leaving you today
The wind is aware of my departure from you
Please don't cry or my heart will break
Your tears will cause me immense pain, so please refrain from crying
When I go on my way
As I leave, I hope you will let me go with a light heart
Goodbye my love, goodbye
I bid you farewell, my beloved
Goodbye and all my love
As I depart, I leave you with all my love
As long as you remember me
As long as you hold me dear in your heart
I’ll never be too far
I’ll always be close to you
I always will be true
I promise to always be faithful to you
So hold me in your dreams
Keep me safe in your dreams
Til I come back to you
Until the day I return to you
See the stars in the skies above
The stars above will guide me as I journey to a faraway land
They'll shine wherever I may roam
No matter where I go, the stars above will always shine bright
I will pray every lonely night
I’ll spend every lonely night in prayer, hoping to be reunited with you
But soon they'll guide me home
The stars will soon guide me back home to you
Writer(s): Klaus Munro, Mario Panas
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