In the late 1980s Brickell was the lead singer with the (now renamed) folk-rock group Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, whose 1988 debut album Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars was a critical and commercial success. The band's follow-up album, Ghost of a Dog (1990), fared less well. As a solo artist, Brickell released Picture Perfect Morning (1994) and Volcano (2003). In 2006 she reunited with some of the original members of the New Bohemians and they released the Stranger Things album.
Brickell had a role as a folk singer in the 1989 film Born on the Fourth of July. Her version of Bob Dylan's "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall" is featured on the film's soundtrack. Many computer users know her from the "Good Times" video which was included as part of the multimedia samples on the Windows 95 installation CD-ROM.
Brickell married songwriter Paul Simon in 1992. They have three children.
Not Saying Goodbye
Edie Brickell Lyrics
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Hold me close no I don't want your money.
Leave a sign along the midnight highway.
Shine a light to see that I might find my way.
I'm not saying goodbye.
I'm not saying goodbye.
Oh what you could do to me with just a smile.
Make me happy like a little child.
Give me everything I require.
I'm not saying goodbye.
I'm not saying goodbye.
I'm not saying goodbye.
I'm not saying goodbye.
Baby don't cry-some things never die.
Rest assuredly and know that I love you.
And I'm sorry for the hell I put you through.
The sun is going down but it will rise again.
And when I think of you it will be as my friend.
I'm not saying goodbye.
I'm not saying goodbye.
I'm not saying goodbye
Edie Brickell's song "Not Saying Goodbye" speaks to the pain of separation and the hope for reconciliation. The longing for a partner, even in the face of conflict and distance, is expressed in the lines "Give me something to remember you honey/Hold me close no I don't want your money." She is seeking a lasting connection, even as the relationship seems to have reached its end.
The lyric "Leave a sign along the midnight highway/Shine a light to see that I might find my way" expresses a desire for guidance and support as the singer continues their journey alone. Despite the conflict and pain that led to the separation, the singer is not ready to say goodbye completely. They acknowledge the strength of their love, even in the face of adversity: "Baby don't cry-some things never die/Rest assuredly and know that I love you/And I'm sorry for the hell I put you through."
Overall, "Not Saying Goodbye" is a poignant and reflective song that speaks to the complexities of relationships and the desire for meaningful connection even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me something to remember you honey.
Please provide me with a fond memory of you that I can keep with me.
Hold me close no I don't want your money.
I don't need material things, just your affection.
Leave a sign along the midnight highway.
Even when you're gone, please leave a trace of your presence for me to hold onto.
Shine a light to see that I might find my way.
Provide me with guidance and illumination so I can navigate through life.
I'm not saying goodbye.
I'm not completely leaving you, just moving on.
Oh what you could do to me with just a smile.
Your smile has the power to greatly impact my emotions and day.
Make me happy like a little child.
You bring me joy and remind me of the carefree nature of childhood.
A rush of love with a flood desire.
Being with you makes me feel an intense, overpowering love.
Give me everything I require.
You fulfill all of my needs and desires in a relationship.
Baby don't cry-some things never die.
Although things may change, some things will always endure and never fully leave us.
Rest assuredly and know that I love you.
Be at peace, knowing that I hold love for you in my heart.
And I'm sorry for the hell I put you through.
I acknowledge the pain and hurt I caused you and apologize for it.
The sun is going down but it will rise again.
Although things may seem dark now, there's always hope for a new beginning.
And when I think of you it will be as my friend.
Even though our relationship has changed, I still hold respect and care for you as a friend.
I'm not saying goodbye.
Once again, I'm emphasizing that this is not truly a goodbye.
I'm not saying goodbye.
I still want to have a place in your life and mind, even if it's not romantic.
I'm not saying goodbye.
I want to make sure you know I'm not cutting ties, just moving forward in a different way.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: EDIE BRICKELL
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