Goodbye To Romance
Dweezil Zappa/Lisa Loeb/Michael Sherwood/Mike Porcaro/Steve Ferrone Lyrics
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Tomorrow will I find the sun
or will it rain
Everybody's having fun except me I'm the lonely one
I live in shame
I said goodbye to romance [yeah]
Goodbye to friends, I tell you
I guess that we'll meet,
we'll meet in the end
I've been the king, I've been the clown
now broken wings can't hold me down
I'm free again
The jester with the broken crown
It won't be me this time around
to love in vain
I said goodbye to romance [yeah]
Goodbye to friends, I tell you
Goodbye to all the past
I guess that we'll meet,
we'll meet in the end
and I feel the time is right although I know that you just might say to me
what you gonna do
what you gonna do
But I have to check this chance
goodbye to friends and to romance
And to all of you
And to all of you
Come on now!
I said goodbye to romance [yeah]
Goodbye to friends, I tell you
Goodbye to all the past
I guess that we'll meet,
we'll meet in the end
and the winter is looking fine
and I think the sun will shine again
and I feel I've cleaned my mind
all the past is left behind again
I said goodbye to romance [yeah]
goodbye to friends, I tell you
goodbye to all the past
I guess that we'll meet,
we'll meet in the end.
The lyrics to "Goodbye to Romance" convey the singer's feelings of isolation and shame. The first two lines of the song express the day-to-day uncertainty that the singer is facing, unsure of whether the upcoming days will bring sunshine or rain. Meanwhile, everyone around the singer seems to be having a good time, making the singer feel even more isolated in their shame.
As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that they have had both high and low points in their life - they have been both the "king" and the "clown." However, despite their previous successes and failures, they feel free once more, unencumbered by emotional baggage that previously held them down. They are ready to say "goodbye to romance" and move on from past relationships and top the next chapter in their life, even if it means goodbye to friends and the past.
The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer looking forward to the future with a clear conscience and a positive outlook. They predict that they will eventually meet with those they have left behind, suggesting that despite the goodbye, there is still a hope of reconciliation.
Line by Line Meaning
Yesterday has been and gone
The past is gone and cannot be changed.
Tomorrow will I find the sun
I hope for a better future.
or will it rain
I don't know what the future holds.
Everybody's having fun except me I'm the lonely one
I feel isolated and unhappy while others are enjoying their lives.
I live in shame
I carry the burden of regret and guilt.
I've been the king, I've been the clown
I've experienced success and failure.
now broken wings can't hold me down
I've overcome my obstacles and can move forward.
I'm free again
I feel liberated and unburdened.
The jester with the broken crown
I'm not the same person I once was.
It won't be me this time around
I won't make the same mistakes again.
to love in vain
To have loved and lost, with no hope of regaining it.
and I feel the time is right although I know that you just might say to me
I believe it's the right time to move on, even though others may not approve.
what you gonna do
What actions will you take?
But I have to check this chance
I need to take this opportunity.
goodbye to friends and to romance
I'm saying farewell to my past life and relationships.
And to all of you
This is a final goodbye to everyone from my past.
Come on now!
I'm ready to move on!
and the winter is looking fine
Even though things may seem bleak, there's still hope for a brighter tomorrow.
and I think the sun will shine again
I believe things will get better.
and I feel I've cleaned my mind
I feel like I've let go of my past and can start fresh.
all the past is left behind again
I've moved on from my past and I'm ready for a new beginning.
I guess that we'll meet, we'll meet in the end.
Despite moving on, perhaps one day we'll cross paths again.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: John Osbourne, Randy Rhoads, Robert Daisley
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