Last Goodbye
Johansson Scarlett Lyrics
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I hate to feel the love between us die
But it's over
Just hear this and then I'll go
You gave me more to live for
More than you'll ever know
This is our last embrace
Why can't we overcome this wall
Well, maybe it's just because I didn't know you at all
Kiss me, please kiss me
But kiss me out of desire, babe, and not consolation
You know it makes me so angry 'cause I know that in time
I'll only make you cry, this is our last goodbye
Did you say "no, this can't happen to me,"
And did you rush to the phone to call
Was there a voice unkind in the back of your mind
Saying maybe you didn't know him at all
You didn't know him at all, oh, you didn't know
Well, the bells out in the church tower chime
Burning clues into this heart of mine
Thinking so hard on her soft eyes and the memories
Offer signs that it's over...it's over
The lyrics of Scarlett Johansson's song Last Goodbye depict the bitterness and sadness associated with a relationship's end. In the first verse, she expresses her dislike for the love between them to die, but she admits that it’s over. It suggests that despite her wishes, both parties have to close that chapter of their lives.
In the second verse, Johansson describes her pain at the thought of the relationship ending, and she wonders why they can’t find common ground. She also conveys regret as she feels that she never got to know her partner well enough to overcome their problems.
In the chorus, Johansson begs for a final kiss, but not out of consolation, out of longing. She acknowledges her partner will end up hurting more if they keep the relationship going despite their problems. The final verse talks about the realization that the relationship is over for good. The church bells ringing signify the ending of the relationship, and the memories will always linger in her heart.
Line by Line Meaning
This is our last goodbye
We are saying farewell for the last time
I hate to feel the love between us die
It is painful to acknowledge that our love has died
But it's over
Our relationship has ended
Just hear this and then I'll go
Listen to my final words before I leave
You gave me more to live for
You provided me with a reason to keep going
More than you'll ever know
You do not realize just how much you mean to me
This is our last embrace
We are holding each other for the final time
Must I dream and always see your face
Do I have to continue dreaming about you, always seeing your face?
Why can't we overcome this wall
What is preventing us from getting over this obstacle in our relationship?
Well, maybe it's just because I didn't know you at all
Perhaps it is because I never truly knew or understood you
Kiss me, please kiss me
Give me one last kiss
But kiss me out of desire, babe, and not consolation
Kiss me because you want to, not out of pity
You know it makes me so angry 'cause I know that in time
It frustrates me because I am aware that eventually
I'll only make you cry, this is our last goodbye
I will only bring you pain and this is our final farewell
Did you say "no, this can't happen to me,"
Did you deny that this was happening to us?
And did you rush to the phone to call
Did you immediately call someone for help?
Was there a voice unkind in the back of your mind
Did you hear a negative voice in your head?
Saying maybe you didn't know him at all
Telling you that perhaps you never really knew me
You didn't know him at all, oh, you didn't know
You truly did not understand me
Well, the bells out in the church tower chime
The church bells are ringing
Burning clues into this heart of mine
Leaving an indelible impression on my heart
Thinking so hard on her soft eyes and the memories
Reflecting intensely on her beautiful eyes and our memories
Offer signs that it's over...it's over
These reflections indicate that our relationship has come to an end
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jeffery Buckley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@yashiegurl98
as if she couldn't be any more perfect, she can also sing omfg
@RiikkaL
I honestly love the tone of her voice and her singing style. It's very plain, very dark and subtle and therefore intimate and touching. I adore her cover album of Tom Waits' songs. She interprets songs without any snobbism or sentimentality. I also love Tom Waits' and Jeff Buckley's original songs, of course, and I do not compare Scarlett's versions with them because she's not trying to better anyone. She's just bringing a different perspective to the songs with her own lo-fi style.
@wakoloco1243
she sounds so perfect. There's something about her voice that makes this cover interesting. it's different
@dianacurry2262
Its awful! Fucking insulting to Jeff Buckley!
@wakoloco1243
@@dianacurry2262 sis this comment is 5 years old. Get over yourself 🙄
@princesskeisha6
I NEED THE AVENGERS THE MUSICAL
@reb2229
YOU COMMENTED ON LIKE EVERY SINGLE VIDEO THE CREW SANG ON. YES WE GET IT. THEY DO (need a musical). BUT WOULD JOSS REALLY WRITE ONE? It took him 6 months to write everything for 1 episode of Buffy. That's nothing compared to a movie.
@somyee1466
I love her voice !!!
@shaniasampson7921
she has a kind of Nora Jones flare in her singing
@zimonslot
but with Scarlett it's her natural voice