Kiss And Say Goodbye
John Holt Lyrics


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This has got to be the saddest day of my life
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
When you turn and walk away
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to John Holt's song "Kiss And Say Goodbye" depict a poignant and bittersweet moment between two individuals who have been involved in a secret affair. The singer in the song realizes that due to his obligations and the ties the other person has, they can no longer continue their relationship. He describes it as the saddest day of his life, emphasizing the emotional weight of the situation.


The song captures the essence of a final meeting between the two before parting ways. The singer wants to cherish this last date together, desperately holding onto the memory of their time spent and wishing to hold the other person one last time. As they bid their farewell, he urges them not to look back, wanting to remember them just as they are in that moment. The phrase "Let's just kiss and say goodbye" encapsulates the finality of their situation, suggesting that they should part ways with a final intimate gesture.


Line by Line Meaning

This has got to be the saddest day of my life
Today is a day filled with immense sadness for me


I called you here today for a bit of bad news
I asked you to meet me here today to share some unfortunate news


I won't be able to see you any more
I will not be able to continue seeing you


Because of my obligations
Due to my responsibilities and commitments


And the ties that you have
And the connections, relationships, and commitments you are involved in


We've been meeting here every day
We have been regularly meeting at this location


And since this is our last date together
As this is our final meeting


I want to hold you just one more time
I desire to embrace you for the last time


When you turn and walk away
As you turn around and depart


Don't look back I want to remember you just like this
Do not glance back, I wish to remember you exactly as you are now


Let's just kiss
Let us share a final kiss


And say goodbye
And bid farewell


I had to meet you here today
It was necessary for me to arrange this meeting with you today


There's just so many things to say
There are numerous things that I need to express


Please don't stop me till I'm through
Kindly allow me to complete without interruption


This is something I hate to do
This is an action that fills me with great sorrow


We've been meeting here so long
We have been gathering at this place for an extended period


I guess what we done was wrong
I suppose our actions were incorrect


Please, darling, don't you cry
Please, my beloved, refrain from shedding tears


Let's just kiss and say goodbye
Let's share a final kiss and bid farewell


Many months have passed us by
Numerous months have elapsed since we first met


I'm gonna miss you I can't lie
I will genuinely miss you, there's no denying it


I've got ties and so do you
I have commitments and so do you


I just think this is the thing to do
I simply believe this is the necessary course of action


It's gonna hurt me I can't lie
It will cause me pain, I cannot deny it


Maybe you'll meet another guy
Perhaps you will encounter someone else


Understand me won't you try, try, try
Make an effort to comprehend my perspective


Let's just kiss and say goodbye
Let's share a final kiss and bid farewell




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Winfred Lovett

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Comments from YouTube:

@axehound3718

What a mega tunnne!
A little country western with a whole lotta roots!!

@joy9030

Love this song and love John Holt too. Thanks for sharing this brilliant song.

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@deansmith7052

R.I.P Sir Once a Legend Always a Legend

@reggaelegends8058

Thanks...I shared this

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john holt - kiss an say goodbye

@normavine7774

Remids me of puggy from Handsworth bham

@axehound3718

Here’s the original, for the curious!
https://
youtu.be/wtjro7_R3-4

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