Goodbyes
Jamison Parker Lyrics
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Your clutching the suitcase.
I'm fighting with broken eyes.
We'll take the long way home.
(oo oo ooo)
Your kisses and goodbyes
I'm jealous of headlights
'Cause they're all that clings to you.
I pray that our shoes melt in the pavement.
We'll step back slowly and I'll take the long way home.
Just one more time.
Don't you wanna' hear our song?
Just one more time
Don't you wanna' hear our song?
Sidewalks and street lights
Your clutching the suitcase.
I'm fighting with broken eyes.
We'll take the long way home.
(oo oo oooo)
Just one more time.
Don't you wanna' hear our song?
Just one more time
Don't you wanna' hear our song?
The song "Goodbyes" by Jamison Parker speaks about the pain of parting ways with someone you love. The opening lines paint the picture of a couple parting ways on the sidewalk, with one of them clutching a suitcase, and the other struggling to hold back tears. The choice to take the long way home is a way of prolonging their last moments together before they have to say goodbye for good. The reference to "broken eyes" could mean that the person struggling to keep it together is emotionally shattered and can no longer hide their pain. The kisses and goodbyes are described as leaving the person's lips numb, showing that it is a situation they have been through before, but it never gets easier. The jealousy of the headlights clinging to their loved one suggests the desire to be in their shoes, to still have them close.
The hope that their shoes will melt into the pavement indicates the desire to stay in that moment, to hold on to it forever. The singer clearly wants to savor every moment with this person, even if they know it will ultimately lead to heartbreak. The repeated plea to hear their song one more time represents a desperate plea to hold onto the good times they shared and to remember the love they had.
Overall, "Goodbyes" is a heart-wrenching song that many can relate to. The emotions conveyed in the lyrics can be felt by anyone who has had to say goodbye to someone they love. The somber melody complements the lyrics perfectly and adds to the overall emotional impact of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Sidewalks and street lights
The environment around us is illuminated by the street lamps as we walk on the pavement.
Your clutching the suitcase.
You tightly hold onto your bag, indicating that you are preparing to leave.
I'm fighting with broken eyes.
My eyes are filled with tears, making it difficult to see properly.
We'll take the long way home.
Instead of taking the usual route, we will deliberately take a longer path to prolong our time together.
Your kisses and goodbyes
The physical affections and farewell make me feel numb with sadness.
Are leaving my lips numb.
I am emotionally drained and cannot express myself properly.
I'm jealous of headlights
I envy the car lights that give off a warm glow and accompany you on your journey.
'Cause they're all that clings to you.
The only tangible thing that remains with you after you leave is the light cast by the headlights.
I pray that our shoes melt in the pavement.
I wish for time to come to a standstill, and for us to remain in this moment forever.
We'll step back slowly and I'll take the long way home.
We will gradually distance ourselves from each other and I will savor every step of my journey home.
Just one more time.
I long for another opportunity to relive this moment with you again.
Don't you wanna' hear our song?
Do you not yearn to listen to the music that has accompanied us throughout our relationship?
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Written by: ANDERS PARKER
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