Kiss and Say Goodbye
Gerald Alston Lyrics
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I called you here today for a bit of bad news
I won't be able to see you any more
Because of my obligations
And the ties that you have
We've been meeting here every day
And since this is our last date together
I want to hold you just one more time
Don't look back I want to remember you just like this
Let's just kiss
And say goodbye
I had to meet you here today
There's just so many things to say
Please don't stop me till I'm through
This is something I hate to do
We've been meeting here so long
I guess what we done was wrong
Please, darling, don't you cry
Let's just kiss and say goodbye
Many months have passed us by
I'm gonna miss you I can't lie
I've got ties and so do you
I just think this is the thing to do
It's gonna hurt me I can't lie
Maybe you'll meet another guy
Understand me won't you try, try, try
Let's just kiss and say goodbye
The lyrics to Gerald Alston's song "Kiss And Say Goodbye" paints a picture of a man who is deeply conflicted about ending a relationship with the woman he loves. He begins the song by acknowledging that this is the saddest day of his life and that he has some bad news to share with her. He then explains that he is unable to see her anymore because of his obligations and the ties that she has. Despite their daily meetings being a highlight of his life, he knows that this is their last date together, and he wants to savor the moment by holding her one last time and sharing a kiss before she walks away.
The second verse reveals that the man had to meet the woman to say goodbye because there were many things he needed to tell her. He hates what they have to do, but he also acknowledges that what they have been doing is wrong. He implores her not to cry as they share their final kiss and part ways. The chorus reinforces the theme of saying goodbye, expressing the pain they will both feel and the possibility that they may meet other people in the future.
Overall, the lyrics of "Kiss And Say Goodbye" speak to the emotional complexity of relationships and the need to let go even when it hurts. It's a poignant song that has stood the test of time and continues to resonate with listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
This has got to be the saddest day of my life
I'm extremely sad to say this, but I have to let you go.
I called you here today for a bit of bad news
I have to share some unpleasant news with you.
I won't be able to see you any more
We can't meet each other anymore.
Because of my obligations
I have responsibilities that I need to fulfill.
And the ties that you have
You have your own commitments too.
We've been meeting here every day
We've been spending a lot of time together.
And since this is our last date together
This will be the last time we meet.
I want to hold you just one more time
Before you leave, I want to embrace you one last time.
When you turn and walk away
As you leave, please don't look back.
Don't look back I want to remember you just like this
I want to cherish the memory of you as you are now.
Let's just kiss
Before we part ways, let's share a kiss.
And say goodbye
And bid each other farewell.
I had to meet you here today
I made sure we met because I need to tell you something.
There's just so many things to say
I have a lot on my mind and I need to express them.
Please don't stop me till I'm through
Please listen to me until I'm finished.
This is something I hate to do
What I'm about to tell you is difficult for me too.
We've been meeting here so long
We've been seeing each other for quite some time now.
I guess what we done was wrong
Our relationship was probably not acceptable to others.
Please, darling, don't you cry
Please don't cry, my dear.
Let's just kiss and say goodbye
Let's bid each other farewell with a kiss.
Many months have passed us by
We've been together for quite some time now.
I'm gonna miss you I can't lie
I will miss you, and I cannot deny it.
I've got ties and so do you
We both have commitments that we need to honor.
I just think this is the thing to do
I believe this is the right thing to do.
It's gonna hurt me I can't lie
I will be in pain, and I cannot deny it.
Maybe you'll meet another guy
You might find someone else.
Understand me won't you try, try, try
Please try to understand my situation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WINFRED LOVETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@castellarois
Whos listening this masterpiece in 2024
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Shirley Paris. Always
@MrRichiam
I'm 35 so I discovered this twenty years ago! So much soul!
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I am listening right now 01/13/24
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Inlove with the song..am listening 13/01/2024❤
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I'm listening. January of 24
@ashantesamuels4654
I’m 25 years old and just had a baby. Music from this era is so pure and lyrical!
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You have a good for music, you are truly blessed and may your ❤ly baby grow up to be like you, musically.
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Hey brother/sister been there! Appreciate every moment, every tear, every smile, every laugh. Bc in the end it's all we have. Love life and it'll love you back! Blessings to you and your family ❤️
@bklyn1902
Congratulations on the new baby. Introduce them to this Era of music😊