I Never Say Goodbye
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics


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Sometimes at night I don't know why
I get the feeling that I wanna say goodbye
I can see me packin' up a bag and walkin' out the door
I'm goin' back to live the life I used to live before

Out on my own, all by myself
Not takin' care of me or anybody else
But how could I ever word it in the note I'd have write?


Oh, I don't know how to say goodbye

I lie in bed and I'm wide awake
Next to the one whose heart I'd hate to have to break
Then I look into her pretty eyes that don't deserve to cry
And I don't know how to say goodbye

Each time I hold her it's love all over
And in my heart it's understood
I'll never learn how to live without her
And I'd be crazy if I could

She's good to me and I believe
She let me go with it meant happiness for me
Maybe that's the reason why I find my tongue is tied
And I don't know how to say goodbye

Each time I hold her it's love all over
And in my heart it's understood
I'll never learn how to live without her
And I'd be crazy if I could

I love her so I wanna tell her now
I think I'll wake her with a kiss and show her how
And I know she'll whisper in my ear a million reasons why
I don't know how to say goodbye

And when she's layin' in my arms I cannot tell a lie
I don't know how to say goodbye

I don't know how to say goodbye
I don't know how to say goodbye

Overall Meaning

In the song "I Don't Know How To Say Goodbye" by Engelbert Humperdinck, the lyrics describe the inner conflict of the singer. He feels the urge to leave his current relationship but doesn't know how to express his emotions. He confesses that he is afraid of hurting his partner and struggling to find the right words to write a note. He even imagines himself packing his bags and walking out of the door but feels guilty when he looks at his partner's pretty eyes. The singer admits that he is in love with his partner and he can't imagine living without her, but he is also afraid of the commitment and responsibility that comes with it. He finally decides to wake her up, give her a kiss and express his love, hoping she'll understand.


The song portrays the singer's turmoil in a relatable way, and its lyrics express the dilemma of many who struggle to make life-changing decisions without causing hurt to someone they love. It's a poignant reminder of how we, as humans, can be uncertain about our romantic relationships, and it takes courage to confront those fears.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes at night I don't know why
Engelbert is bewildered about his feelings and thoughts that emerge at night.


I get the feeling that I wanna say goodbye
He is experiencing an urge to end the relationship.


I can see me packin' up a bag and walkin' out the door
He visualizes himself leaving this relationship.


I'm goin' back to live the life I used to live before
He wants to return to his previous way of living devoid of responsibilities.


Not takin' care of me or anybody else
He wants to be carefree without having any accountability.


But how could I ever word it in the note I'd have write?
He is struggling to find the appropriate way to convey his departure.


Oh, I don't know how to say goodbye
Saying goodbye seems difficult for Engelbert.


Next to the one whose heart I'd hate to have to break
He doesn't want to hurt her by revealing his actual feelings.


And I don't know how to say goodbye
He finds it challenging to bid a farewell.


Each time I hold her it's love all over
He feels immense love and affection for the lady.


I'll never learn how to live without her
Engelbert believes he can never lead a contented life without her.


She let me go with it meant happiness for me
He knows that she will release him to pursue personal happiness.


Maybe that's the reason why I find my tongue is tied
This could be the reason for his inability to speak up.


I love her so I wanna tell her now
Engelbert is in love with her and intends to reveal his love.


And I know she'll whisper in my ear a million reasons why
He is confident that she would give him numerous reasons to stay.


I don't know how to say goodbye
Engelbert still feels unable to say farewell.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EVEN STEVENS, THOM SCHUYLER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

YẾN HOÀNG KIM

She cried and walked away just yesterday
And like a fool, I let her go
We had a silly fight the night before
I never said "I love you so"
I wept all day and then I got the call
"Would you please come to see your wife"
"Something has happened and it's very grave"
"We cannot save the lady's life"
No, I never said goodbye and I never really told her
Just how much she meant to me
No, I never said goodbye, now it's too late
And she's just a memory
How can I go on
Now that girl is gone
I will know, until I die
I never said goodbye
Her perfume lingers all around me now
A pair of shoes lie on the floor
The bed unmade, where just last night, she laid
I cannot say I closed the door
A shopping list of things she'll never buy
An apron lyin' on the chair
Is that her laugh I hear out in the hall
I turn and call, but she's not there
No, I never said goodbye
And I never really told her just how much she meant to me
No, I never said goodbye
Now it's too late and she's just a memory
How can I go on
Now that girl is gone
I will know, until I die
I never said goodbye



All comments from YouTube:

Charmaine Jonck

Hermosa!! I love this beautiful song and I love Engelbert so much forever.

Faye Heidel

Such a beautiful, sad, touching song. Engelbert does it like no one else can!

Margaret Lafleur

Im 80 yrs old & saw this man perform in the mid 1970’s. I was in love. Still am.

Mary Ciccone

I have loved him since the 60’s.

jean miller

me too .

Kathy Connors

Powerful, manly, strong unique beautiful voice. No other singer reaches me as Enge does.😘😍❤️🌹🌸

mary hudson

Only Engelbert can sing songs of love with so much emotion he is the best singer ever....God's gift to the world....all of us who love him pray for his health...Get well our dearest Enge and remember we Love you

Eez Mo

Beautiful....back when songs still had meaning and it was sung from the heart. ❤️

connie clayton

Engelbert sings this wonderful song "perfectly." So beautiful, it brings tears to my eyes ! I know he thinks of his beautiful Patricia when hearing this song !

LSSMVT

Tears are filling my eyes, but I love this beautiful song. You are the best, Enge.

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