FAREWELL
Don Kalana & The Tahitians w/ Chorus Lyrics
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What do they say?
What will they write?
Now the dawn is breaking and you're here all alone
Details were never known
One night when blood all went cold
You're just another campfire tale
Farewell
One night when blood all went cold
It's just another story told
You're just another campfire tale
Farewell
Legends begin from those that are gone
What did we do?
Where'd we go wrong?
Now they tell your story like the others before
Summers forevermore
One night when blood all went cold
It's just another story told
You're just another campfire tale
Farewell
One night when blood all went cold
It's just another story told
You're just another campfire tale
Farewell
Now the dawn is breaking and you're here all alone
Details were never known
One night when blood all went cold
It's just another story told
You're just another campfire tale
Farewell
One night when blood all went cold
It's just another story told
You're just another campfire tale
Farewell
Farewell
Farewell
The lyrics to "Farewell" by Don Kalana & The Tahitians w/ Chorus are a poignant tribute to parting ways with a loved one. The opening line, "Now is the hour when we must say goodbye," captures the essence of the song, which encourages the listener to remember the person they are leaving behind as they set off on a journey. The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia as the singer bids their farewell to their loved one, wishing them a safe voyage across the sea while also longing for their return.
The second verse draws a beautiful picture of the sunset fading in the west, signaling the end of the day, and the night creeping in, enveloping the valley. The birds, sensing the end of the day, return to their nests, while soon, the whole world will be sleeping. The imagery of the verse conjures up a melancholic feeling, creating a sense of urgency in the listener to make the most of the time they have left with their loved ones before they depart.
The chorus repeats the opening lines, reminding the listener that it is time to say goodbye, and the singer asks the listener to keep them in their thoughts while they are away. The final line offers the listener hope, promising that when they return, the singer will be waiting for them, adding a sense of longing and anticipation to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Now is the hour when we must say goodbye
It's time for us to part ways
Soon you'll be sailing far across the sea
You'll be leaving soon and embarking on a long journey
While you're away, o, then remember me
Don't forget about me while you're gone
When you return, you'll find me waiting here
When you come back, I'll be here waiting for you
Sunset glow fades in the west
The sun is setting in the west and the colors are fading away
Night o'er the valley is creeping
Night is approaching and covering the valley
Birds cuddle down in their nest
Birds are settling down in their nests to go to sleep
Soon all the world will be sleeping
In no time, the entire world will be asleep
Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING
Written by: Andrew Pierce, Stephanie Cupo
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