Say Goodbye
Jack Taylor Lyrics
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Sing me to sleep tonight
It's how I survive
I'm gonna get by
I'm gonna get by
Little white light dig a bit deeper
You feel the heat from catching that fever
But I got a couple questions that need some answers
Who is he and what have you done?
Was my love second to none?
I read the message in your eyes
Are you sleeping with the dogs? Don't lie!
Who is he and what have you done?
Was my love second to none?
I read the message in your eyes
Now we say goodbye
Nobody wants to be the last one left
Nobody cares when you feel left out
Nobody wants to be the last one left
I really need somebody
I can't go another step
"Don't leave" I said
But I need to know
Little white light dig a bit deeper
You feel the heat from catching that fever
I don't mean to be a creeper,
But I got a couple questions that need some answers
Who is he and what have you done?
Was my love second to none?
I read the message in your eyes
Are you sleeping with the dogs? Don't lie!
Who is he and what have you done?
Was my love second to none?
I read the message in your eyes
Now we say goodbye
Nobody wants to be the last one left
Nobody cares when you feel left out
Nobody wants to be the last one left
The song "Say Goodbye" by Jack Taylor contains lyrics of a person's realization of a potential partner's infidelity. The first verse starts with Candy, presumably the person's partner or nickname, pleading to be sung to sleep, which is essential for her survival. The chorus then hits a different tone as the singer asks his partner some serious questions, suspecting her of lying about sleeping with someone else. He asks who the other person is and what she has done with him. He also questions if his love was second to none and reads it in her eyes that she was being dishonest. The chorus then repeats the lines "now we say goodbye" which would indicate that the person had decided to move on from the relationship.
The second verse has a similar structure to the first, with the singer requesting the "little white light" to "dig a bit deeper" into his partner's intentions. He asks further questions, implying that he found some evidence of her infidelity through a "message in your eyes." The ending of the verse, however, shows the singer's vulnerability as he pleads not to be left by his partner, but he still needs to know the truth. The chorus then repeats again, with the singer emphasizing that nobody wants to be left out.
Overall, the song "Say Goodbye" is an emotional journey of a person who had to let go of a relationship after discovering the potential infidelity of their partner. The lyrics portray the feeling of betrayal, confusion, and pain that comes with such a revelation.
Line by Line Meaning
Candy called "The Lullaby"
Someone has called and the singer identifies them as 'Candy' and 'The Lullaby,' possibly referring to a pet name or a metaphorical name.
Sing me to sleep tonight
The singer wants Candy to sing them to sleep as a means of comfort.
It's how I survive
Having Candy sing to them is how the singer is able to cope and continue on.
I'm gonna get by
The artist is optimistic that they'll be able to make it through their struggles with Candy's help.
Little white light dig a bit deeper
The artist is hoping to uncover something hidden or unknown, represented by the metaphor of a 'little white light.'
You feel the heat from catching that fever
The singer senses that something is amiss, and the metaphor of a fever represents the heightened emotion and tension surrounding the situation.
I don't mean to be a creeper,
The singer is acknowledging their own potential for crossing boundaries or making someone uncomfortable, and is apologizing preemptively.
But I got a couple questions that need some answers
The artist is seeking information and clarification on the situation they're in.
Who is he and what have you done?
The artist is asking Candy about a specific person, and what has transpired between them and Candy.
Was my love second to none?
The artist is questioning whether their love for Candy was valued and reciprocated, and whether they were important to Candy.
I read the message in your eyes
The singer believes they can glean information from Candy's facial expressions or body language, and is using this as evidence.
Are you sleeping with the dogs? Don't lie!
The artist is specifically asking whether Candy has engaged in sexual activity with someone else, and is warning against lying.
Nobody wants to be the last one left
The singer is recognizing that being alone or abandoned is a universal fear or discomfort.
Nobody cares when you feel left out
The singer is expressing their own experience of feeling unimportant and disregarded by others.
I really need somebody
The singer is expressing their own need for companionship and emotional support.
I can't go another step
The artist is feeling overwhelmed and unable to continue on their own.
"Don't leave" I said
The artist is expressing their desire for Candy to stay with them and not leave them alone.
But I need to know
Despite their desire for Candy to stay, the singer still needs clarification and answers to their questions.
Now we say goodbye
The singer has received the information they were seeking and sees no other option but to end the relationship or connection, represented by saying goodbye.
Writer(s): Ryan Matthew Liestman, Jack Lawless, Gregory Robert Garbowsky, John Lloyd Taylor
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