Goodness Gracious
Ellie Gouldung Lyrics
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Swore upon the sun I'd save you for a rainy day.
Loosen the noose and let go of the rope
I know if it's never coming back it has to go.
I keep calling your name, (keep calling your name)
I wanna hold you close but I never wanna feel ashamed.
So I keep calling at night, (keep calling at night)
Goodness gracious I can't seem to stop
Calling it off, calling it off just to keep crawling into your arms.
Goodness gracious I can't seem to stop
Calling it off, calling it off just to keep crawling into your arms.
I've found the weakness and put it to play
Swore upon the stars I'd keep you till the night was day.
Shake my head dizzy so I'll never know
You said if you're never coming back you have to go.
I keep calling your name, (keep calling your name)
I wanna hold you close but I never wanna feel ashamed.
So I keep calling at night, (keep calling at night)
I wanna hold you close, I just never wanna hold you tight.
Goodness gracious I can't seem to stop
Calling it off, calling it off just to keep crawling into your arms.
Goodness gracious I can't seem to stop
Calling it off, calling it off just to keep crawling into your arms.
Calling it off just to keep crawling into your arms
Calling it off just to keep crawling into your arms.
Oh my goodness, here I go again
Pulling you back to me, pulling you back into my arms so savagely.
I don't think I understand, 'cause I don't really know myself
I keep calling you up, calling you up.
Calling you up
Calling you up
Calling you up.
(So I call).
Goodness gracious I can't seem to stop
Calling it off, calling it off just to keep crawling into your arms.
Goodness gracious I can't seem to stop
Calling it off, calling it off just to keep crawling into your arms.
Calling it off just to keep crawling into your arms
Calling it off just to keep crawling into your arms.
The song 'Goodness Gracious' by Ellie Goulding is all about a person's desire to keep calling their ex-partner and wanting to be close to them again, despite knowing that it may not be a good idea. The lyrics use metaphors to describe the situation, such as "I lost the signal and put you away," which means they lost contact with their partner and tried to move on, but they still have feelings that they can't ignore. The line "I wanna hold you close but I never wanna feel ashamed" shows that the person still cares for their ex-partner, but they don't want to feel embarrassed about the situation. Another line, "Calling it off just to keep crawling into your arms," shows that the person has tried to end the relationship before, but they keep coming back to it because they can't resist their feelings.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Goodness Gracious" multiple times, suggesting that the person is frustrated with their inability to let go of their feelings for their ex-partner. The repetition of "calling it off" emphasizes this, as the person keeps trying to end the relationship but cannot resist their desire to be close to their ex.
Overall, the song portrays the struggle of letting go of a past relationship while also expressing the strong emotions that keep the person attached to their ex-partner.
Line by Line Meaning
I lost the signal and put you away
I lost touch with you and let you go
Swore upon the sun I'd save you for a rainy day
I promised to keep you safe for when I needed you
Loosen the noose and let go of the rope
Release yourself from the emotional strain
I know if it's never coming back it has to go
If something won't return, you have to let it go
I keep calling your name, (keep calling your name)
I keep trying to reach you, calling your name
I wanna hold you close but I never wanna feel ashamed
I want to be close to you without feeling guilty
So I keep calling at night, (keep calling at night)
I keep reaching out to you even in the dark
I wanna hold you close, I just never wanna hold you tight
I want to be near you but not cling too tightly
Goodness gracious I can't seem to stop
I can't help myself
Calling it off, calling it off just to keep crawling into your arms
Breaking up with you just to reunite later
I've found the weakness and put it to play
I figured out my vulnerability and how to use it
Swore upon the stars I'd keep you till the night was day
I promised to hold onto you until morning light
Shake my head dizzy so I'll never know
Distracting myself so I won't face the truth
You said if you're never coming back you have to go
If you won't return, then you have to leave
Oh my goodness, here I go again
I'm repeating the same mistake
Pulling you back to me, pulling you back into my arms so savagely
Drawing you back to me with wild intensity
I don't think I understand, 'cause I don't really know myself
I'm confused about my feelings and lack self-awareness
I keep calling you up, calling you up
I can't stop reaching out to you
Calling it off just to keep crawling into your arms
Breaking up with you just to reunite later
Calling you up
Trying to reach you
Contributed by Lucas N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MadilynBailey
Ellie Goulding always impresses me!!!! Everything she does I listen to all day!!! <3
@MyLifeAsLouis
Do cover of this!
@reecebloice9651
have you done a cover on it i seen you sing
@rosimeirepereira7773
Elle gouding sou fam
@JayroTaylor
Best song eva!!
@sleepingPikachu025
@@rosimeirepereira7773 That's Ellie, not Elle
@davidoreilly2273
Who is still here 9 years later for this absolute nostalgic gem!!!
@xxxBradsxxx
once a month im back ahah I just like how positive the music video is as well as the song
@ethypoo
this song is criminally underrated
@ahmedmeziane1056
fact