Bitter End
Dixiechicks Lyrics
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They still ring in my head
Don't you know
We say goodbye
With a tear in our eye
Oh, where'd you go?
It's alright, you can sleep tonight
Farewell to old friends
Let's raise a glass to the bitter end
Farewell to old friends
Will you be the same when we see you again?
Remember the days
When we'd laugh as you played
Who would have known
The water would come and just take you away?
Oh, where'd you go?
It's not alright
I can't sleep tonight
Knowing you should have played on
On and on
Farewell to old friends
Let's raise a glass to the bitter end
Farewell to old friends
Will you forgive me when I see you again?
You had a good time
Drinking all of our wine
After the show
We all rode the wave
Of that crazy parade
Oh, where'd you go?
What happened to
The ones we knew?
As long as I'm the shiniest star
Oh, there you are
Farewell to old friends
Let's raise a glass to the bitter end
Farewell to old friends
We'll still be here when you come 'round again
The lyrics of "Bitter End" by Dixie Chicks talks about the bittersweet feeling of saying goodbye to an old friend, most probably a musician. The words that the friend said before leaving still ring in the singer's head, as they try to come to terms with their departure. The singer looks back at the days when they would laugh together, and the thought that they will never do so again due to unforeseen circumstances is heartbreaking. However, the singer acknowledges the friend's lasting impact even though he/she had to leave. They reassure the friend that they will always live on in a song.
The lyrics expertly convey the emotions that come with the pain of losing someone you care about. The musician was a significant part of the singer's life, and his/her departure leaves a void that cannot be filled. The lyrics hint at a sense of regret, with the singer wondering if they should have done more to keep the friend from leaving. However, they acknowledge that they'll still be around when the friend comes back.
Overall, "Bitter End" is an emotional song that captures the feelings of loss that come when you say goodbye to someone important in your life. It's a poignant reminder that people come and go, but the impact they have on us lives on forever.
Line by Line Meaning
The words that you said
I can't forget the things you said to me
They still ring in my head
Those words still echo in my mind
Don't you know
Do you realize the impact your words had on me?
We say goodbye
We're parting ways
With a tear in our eye
We're emotional about it
Oh, where'd you go?
Where have you disappeared to?
It's alright, you can sleep tonight
You don't have to worry about anything
Knowing you'll always live on in a song
Your memory will be preserved in a song
Farewell to old friends
Goodbye to our friends
Let's raise a glass to the bitter end
Let's celebrate our friendship even though it's ending
Will you be the same when we see you again?
Will our friendship be the same when we meet again?
Remember the days
Let's reminisce about our past
When we'd laugh as you played
We used to love when you played music and made us laugh
Who would have known
We never could have predicted
The water would come and just take you away?
That you would be taken away suddenly
It's not alright
It's not okay
I can't sleep tonight
I'm too upset to sleep
Knowing you should have played on
Thinking about how your life was cut short
On and on
You should have kept going
Will you forgive me when I see you again?
I hope you can forgive any mistakes I've made
You had a good time
You enjoyed yourself
Drinking all of our wine
Drinking up all of our wine
After the show
After your performance
We all rode the wave
We rode the high of the experience together
Of that crazy parade
The wild and exciting time we had together
What happened to
Where did our friendship go?
The ones we knew?
What happened to the people we used to be?
As long as I'm the shiniest star
As long as I'm successful
Oh, there you are
You will always be there
We'll still be here when you come 'round again
Our friendship will still be here for you when you return
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MARTHA MAGUIRE, NATALIE MAINES, EMILY ROBISON, GARY LOURIS
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@user-ot4cw6iv3f
Such a beautiful song. Natalie has such a beautiful voice. After 14 years she sounds just as beautiful and on point❤loving all their new music
@anneshreve2337
All I have to say is “I sure wish they would return “. I will always love their sound. Miss you girls.
@robbieatwell9462
Oh this song I cried and cried-it reminded me of my mom passing.1first verse,2nd-verse...I miss her daily.And this song is so POWERFUL.Probably my fave Dixie Chicks-song...Beautiful song.She played the piano and the 2nd verse Remember the days we would laugh as you played(I remember my brothers and I growing up in rural Texas.Us playing in the yard and hearing her playing the piano)I love the Dixie Chicks and when she died she had the Home CD I got her in the CD player(she died in an automobile accident on her birthday)She loved Landslide...Wow how your music has truly been a part of my life's playlist.
@Tess.of.all.trades
I played this song for my mom on the day of her funeral (today 4 years ago) 😔
Hugs
@barrydavidson6871
Going to be played at my dad's funeral in a couple of days.. he loved the Dixie's..
@michellejordan911
Love this song my cousin sang this at my dads funeral it was beautiful miss him everyday 😢💙
@biagiocarbone4477
Una bellissima ballata suonata e cantata splendidamente. Il testo è ben scritto e suggerisce anche le parole che non dice. La ascolto ma anche la suono molto volentieri e con commozione. Dalla lontana Italia un saluto da un vecchio musicista.
@rubsjaf7986
Best song ever...love❤ Dixie Chicks...
@trickychristopher
This sounds like my Dixie Chicks 💜
@denisesealy6053
Rest in everlasting peace Laura. Such sad news. Peace and love to all and prayers of comfort to your family, friends and fans 😢