After guitarist Tyler Baker received the devastating news that his brother, PFC Shane Baker, had been in a fatal car accident while on leave, his cousins Brandon Qualkenbush and Landon Milbourn traveled to southern Indiana and immediately began writing songs to cope with the tragedy. Eventually named Goodbye June in memory of their loss, the trio packed up and moved to Nashville and it's emerging rock scene.
Since the release of their first album "Nor The Wild Music Flow," Goodbye June has solidified their reputation as a hair-raising live act and toured extensively throughout Europe, the Southeast and Midwest including shows at Live On The Green and the Forecastle, Midpoint and Red River Revel music festivals. They have been the featured "artist of the week" at WRLT (Lightning 100), resulting in spins on "Daisy" from their forthcoming album. The song recently won the international Unsigned Only grand prize beating out 8,000 other entries.
Goodbye June continues to put the finishing touches on their sophomore album with Grammy-nominated producer Paul Moak and will embark on a Fall tour with ZZ Top and Blackberry Smoke. The band is fired up about their future, "we want our album and touring to showcase our grit and soul by focusing on straight up rock 'n roll."
Darlin'
Goodbye June Lyrics
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Feels like I ain't got one single friend
Yeah I'm all alone, and I don't know where you went
Sometimes love is not the best thing for you
Sometimes love will bring you to your knees
And your heart it sinks then depletes
You either get up or you lay down and die
But it works and I hate it
Darlin' I don't know what you've done to me
But it works and I hate it, works and I hate it
She whispers softly in my ear
She's a telling me all the things I want to hear
I turn to respond but she's way far gone
Of course we had dreams together
Dreams I thought would never change
You took the one thing that I loved the most
You took it all away, woah-oh
But darlin' I don't know what you've done to me
But it works and I hate it
Darlin' I don't know what you've done to me
But it works and I hate it, works and I hate it
Woah-oh-oh, oh, oh
Woah-oh-oh, oh, oh
Woah-oh-oh, oh, oh
Woah-oh-oh, oh, oh
Woah-oh-oh, oh, oh
Woah-oh-oh, oh, oh
Woah-oh-oh, oh, oh
Darlin' I don't know what you've done to me
But it works and I hate it, works and I hate it
The lyrics to Goodbye June's song "Darlin" delve into the complexities of love and heartbreak. The first verse expresses the feeling of isolation that comes with the end of a relationship. The singer feels as though they have no friends left and they are left alone to grapple with the aftermath of the breakup. The chorus repeats the phrase "Darlin' I don't know what you've done to me, but it works and I hate it" which suggests that while there may be some positive aspects to this love, ultimately it has led to pain and suffering.
The second verse introduces a new character, possibly a new love interest, who is whispering sweet nothings in the singer's ear. However, the singer realizes that this connection is fleeting and ultimately unfulfilling. The bridge of the song delves deeper into the pain caused by the breakup with the lyrics "You took the one thing that I loved the most, you took it all away." The song ends with a repeated chorus and multiple choruses layered on top of each other to create a sense of desperation and confusion.
Line by Line Meaning
Well they're back on my case again
I feel like people are judging me again, like I don't have any true friends.
Feels like I ain't got one single friend
I feel like no one is there for me and I am all alone in this.
Yeah I'm all alone, and I don't know where you went
I feel lonely and lost without you, and I don't know where to turn.
Sometimes love is not the best thing for you
Love can be painful and difficult, and sometimes it's not the best thing for us.
Sometimes love will bring you to your knees
Love can be so overwhelming that it brings us to our lowest points.
And your heart it sinks then depletes
Your heart can feel heavy and empty when love doesn't work out.
You either get up or you lay down and die
You have to choose whether to keep fighting or to give up completely.
But darlin' I don't know what you've done to me
I don't understand how you've affected me so deeply, but I can't deny it.
But it works and I hate it
Even though it's causing me pain, there's something about it that feels right.
She whispers softly in my ear
Someone else is trying to comfort me and make me feel better.
She's a telling me all the things I want to hear
She's saying all the right things to make me feel good, but it's not the same as true love.
I turn to respond but she's way far gone
I realize that she's not really there for me and I'm still alone.
Of course we had dreams together
We had plans and hopes for the future as a couple.
Dreams I thought would never change
I thought we would always be together and have the same goals.
You took the one thing that I loved the most
You took away my love and my reason for living.
You took it all away, woah-oh
You completely destroyed everything we had together.
Darlin' I don't know what you've done to me
I'm still struggling to understand how you've affected me so deeply.
But it works and I hate it
Despite the pain, there's still something about it that feels right.
Woah-oh-oh, oh, oh
Woah-oh-oh, oh, oh
Woah-oh-oh, oh, oh
Woah-oh-oh, oh, oh
Woah-oh-oh, oh, oh
Woah-oh-oh, oh, oh
Woah-oh-oh, oh, oh
Darlin' I don't know what you've done to me
I'm still struggling to understand how you've affected me so deeply.
But it works and I hate it, works and I hate it
Despite the pain, there's still something about it that feels right, and that makes me hate myself even more.
Contributed by Julia V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@michaelab5422
[Verse 1]
Well they're back on my case again
Feels like I ain't got one single friend
Yeah I'm all alone, and I don't know where you went
Sometimes love is not the best thing for you
Sometimes love will bring you to your knees
And your heart it sinks then depletes
You either get up or you lay down and die
[Chorus]
But darlin' I don't know what you've done to me
But it works and I hate it
Darlin' I don't know what you've done to me
But it works and I hate it, works and I hate it
[Verse 2]
She whispers softly in my ear
She's a telling me all the things I want to hear
I turn to respond, but she's way far gone
Of course we had dreams together
Dreams I thought would never change
You took the one thing that I loved the most
You took it all away, woah-oh
[Chorus]
But darlin' I don't know what you've done to me
But it works and I hate it
Darlin' I don't know what you've done to me
But it works and I hate it, works and I hate it
[Bridge: Instrumental]
Woah-oh-oh, oh, oh
Woah-oh-oh, oh, oh
Woah-oh-oh, oh, oh
Woah-oh-oh, oh, oh
Woah-oh-oh, oh, oh
Woah-oh-oh, oh, oh
Woah-oh-oh, oh, oh
[Outro]
Darlin' I don't know what you've done to me
But it works and I hate it, works and I hate it
@ivomansilla3052
Well they're back on my case again
Feels like I ain't got one single friend
Yeah I'm all alone, and I don't know where you went
Sometimes love is not the best thing for you
Sometimes love will bring you to your knees
And your heart it sinks then depletes
You either get up or you lay down and die
But darlin' I don't know what you've done to me
But it works and I hate it
Darlin' I don't know what you've done to me
But it works and I hate it, works and I hate it
She whispers softly in my ear
She's a telling me all the things I want to hear
I turn to respond, but she's way far gone
Of course we had dreams together
Dreams I thought would never change
You took the one thing that I loved the most
You took it all away, woah-oh
But darlin' I don't know what you've done to me
But it works and I hate it
Darlin' I don't know what you've done to me
But it works and I hate it, works and I hate it
Darlin' I don't know what you've done to me
But it works and I hate it, works and I hate it
@tomroach6275
Goodbye June is one of the most unique bands to hit the circuit in a very long time. Their sound is pure, raw and addictive. Tyler Baker is a combination of Hendrix, Page and Slash all smashed into one incredible guitarist along with Brandon Qualkenbush right by his side. Landon Milbourn's vocals come straight from his gut and soul proving that Interscope made a direct hit when they chose GBJ. I had the honor of assisting GBJ get off the ground many moons ago. Proud of you guys.
@danoastudillo2042
6000 views? WTF is wrong with people in these days, Goodbye June is far the best thing i've heard on the last years.
@mkramer1329
i am listening to this song once a day
@danoastudillo2042
Mike, this song is just too much. I can't stop thinking about their story and why they are called Goodbye June, just a beautiful piece.
@404maciek
I feel like you're over exaggerating a little bit pal
@Aaronius_Maximus
Glad I ran across this comment, tip of the hat to you sir for helping this great band!! Their new record is excellent, and the the older one "Nor the Wild Music Flow" absolutely blew me away back 2012 when I heard it. If I had known that album was going to disappear I would have purchased a physical copy instead of allowing my streaming service to take it away. I can't believe all those older videos have been scrubbed off YouTube either it's a real shame, I hope they are eventually put back out. I believe they had a pro-shot "live in Germany" type thing with clips of particular songs too.. So anyways, after hearing this new album my soul aches to hear "Out of Your Mind", "Lady Luck", "Man I am"- actually I just want to hear the entire thing! If anyone reading this knows where I could purchase a physical copy of digital download please let me know!!!!
@isiahsaylor1139
They played this song during the perfect moment on TVD. It's a song that makes it really feel like the end as if they didn't do a good enough job of that already. Some shows don't feel like they're coming to an end when they actually are. TVD was not one of them. A fucking brilliant show. One of the greatest of all fime. No debate.
@yeahnah4303
yup. it's an amazing show. I just finished it wow.
@isiahsaylor1139
@yeah nah I've watched it numerous times. It hold such a special place in my heart and I'll never get tired of it. So well put together from every angle.
@isiahsaylor1139
@yeah nah Mine too! Like how Damon never gets the girl.....but then finally does get the girl in epic fashion. I felt that lol.