Say Goodbye
Freshmen Lyrics

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Every time we say goodbye, I die a little
Every time we say goodbye, I wonder why a little
Why the gods above me, who must be in the know
Think so little of me that they allow you go

When your near there's such an air of Spring about it
I can hear a lark somewhere begin to sing about it
There's no love song finer but how strange

The change from major to minor

Every time we say goodbye

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Freshmen's song Say Goodbye are heart-wrenching and deal with the pain of separation. The first two lines of the song express the agony that the singer experiences each time he says goodbye. It highlights the sorrow and suffering that one goes through when parting from a loved one. The line, "Why the gods above me, who must be in the know" suggests that the singer feels that a higher power is responsible for their separation, and he doesn't understand why they would allow it to happen.

The third and fourth lines of the song further highlight the singer's anguish as he questions the judgment of the gods above him, who he feels have little regard for him, as they allow his loved one to go. The fifth and sixth lines shift the mood of the song and describe the beauty felt when the loved one is near. It expresses a feeling that everything is right with the world when the loved one is around. The seventh line refers to a lark's song, which is indicative of the new beginnings that are present.

The final line of the song, "There's no love song finer but how strange, The change from major to minor, every time we say goodbye," summarizes the song's theme of the contrast between the happy and sad moments that come with a relationship's end. The change from major to minor is a musical allusion, indicating that the tone of the song shifts from happy to sad, as the singer bids farewell to his loved one.

Line by Line Meaning

Every time we say goodbye, I die a little
Whenever we have to separate, it hurts me deeply

Every time we say goodbye, I wonder why a little
Whenever we part ways, I am left questioning why it has to happen

Why the gods above me, who must be in the know
I question why higher powers who seem to be all-knowing make me suffer in this way

Think so little of me that they allow you go
I feel undervalued and unimportant if they let you leave me behind

When your near there's such an air of Spring about it
Whenever you are close to me, it feels like a new beginning or a fresh start

I can hear a lark somewhere begin to sing about it
The presence of people like you brings joy and happiness to the world around me

There's no love song finer but how strange
Our love is beautiful, but it is also ironic that we must part so often

The change from major to minor
Even though our love is great, it often changes to sadness and sorrow when we have to say goodbye

Every time we say goodbye
Whenever we have to part ways

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Sentric Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter

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