Smith has been performing since the age of 8 and writing songs since 11, amassing a broad catalog of mostly unreleased tracks that skew from pop to modern soul. One of the earliest songs she remembers writing was called “High Street,” about when all the stores in her hometown of Walsall, in the midwest of England, closed during the economic recession of the late-’00s, leaving behind a hollow ghost town. Walsall is a run-down place, Smith said, with “a lot of creative people, but not many possibilities.”
Goodbyes
Jorja Smith Lyrics
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How could we know
That there wouldn't be tomorrow?
No birds will sing
But the bells will ring for you
So far to go
But you've already reached the light
Chapters are written out for you
Down here, they're hurting
From a broken heart
Trying to figure out
How this is real
'Cause they're never coming back down
They belong to the stars in the clouds
Goodbyes, good times
L-O-V-E was all for you
If you didn't say your goodbyes
Don't worry, love, we'll power through
'Cause they're never coming back down
They belong to the stars in the clouds
How do we grow
If you're not moving with us?
Constantly dark
Time will move in our favor
They'll never know
But they just keep on asking when
We're down here hurting
From a broken heart
Trying to figure out
How this is real
'Cause you're never coming back down
You belong to the stars in the clouds
Goodbyes, good times
L-O-V-E was all for you
If you didn't say your goodbyes
Don't worry, love, we'll power through
I'm sorry that I never replied
How was I to know this would be our last goodbye
We can't look at the world with tears in our eyes
Don't cry, don't cry, don't cry, don't cry
Just think of the good times you've left behind
L-O-V-E was all for you
If you didn't say your goodbyes
Don't worry, love, we'll power through, no, no
'Cause you're never coming back down
You belong to the stars in the clouds
The song "Goodbyes" by Jorja Smith is a tribute to those who have passed away. The opening lines of the song suggest that death can come unexpectedly and that no one knows when their time on this earth will be up. The second verse speaks about the difficulty of moving on from the loss of a loved one and the feelings of pain and disbelief that come with it. The chorus provides a message of hope to those who are mourning, assuring them that love will endure even in the face of death and that their loved ones are now part of the cosmos, belonging to the stars in the clouds.
The lyrics of "Goodbyes" are deeply emotional and resonate with anyone who has experienced the passing of a loved one. The melancholic tone of the song is perfectly complemented by Jorja's hauntingly beautiful voice, which enhances the song's deep feelings of loss and pain.
Line by Line Meaning
How could we know
That there wouldn't be tomorrow?
We never expected that tomorrow would not come.
No birds will sing
But the bells will ring for you
Nature mourns with us on this solemn occasion.
So far to go
But you've already reached the light
Even though your journey was long and hard, you have found peace.
Your new beginning
Chapters are written out for you
Your story continues on in a new realm.
Down here they're hurting
From a broken heart
Those who remain are experiencing grief and pain.
Trying to figure out
How this is real
It's hard to believe that this is really happening.
'Cause they're never coming back down
They belong to the stars in the clouds
They have departed from this earthly plane and ascended to the heavens.
Goodbyes, good times
L-O-V-E was all for you
Farewell to the good times we shared together, and our love was always for you.
If you didn't say your goodbyes
Don't worry, love will bear it through
If you didn't have a chance to say goodbye, love will carry you through this transition.
How do we grow
If you're not moving with us?
How can we continue to mature and evolve without you by our side?
Constantly dark
Time will move in our favor
Even though it seems bleak and dreary now, time will eventually heal our wounds.
They'll never know
But they just keep on asking when
Those who have passed on will never know the questions and concerns we have now.
I'm sorry that I never replied
How was I to know this would be our last goodbye
I regret not responding to you, not knowing that it would be the final time we spoke.
We can't look at the world with tears in our eyes
Don't cry, don't cry, don't cry, don't cry
We cannot let our sadness and grief consume us, we must try to find joy in life again.
Just think of the good times you've left behind
L-O-V-E was all for you
Instead of dwelling on our loss, let's cherish the memories we shared together and remember that love was always present.
If you didn't say your goodbyes
Don't worry, love will bear it through, oh
Again, if we didn't have a chance to say goodbye, love will carry us through.
'Cause you're never coming back down
You belong to the stars in the clouds
Just a final reminder that their physical presence may be gone, but their spirit resides in the cosmos.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jorja Smith, Ed Thomas
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rosileneamaral5237
One, two, three, four
How could we know
That there wouldn't be tomorrow?
No birds will sing
But the bells will ring for you
So far to go
But you've already reached the light
Your new beginning
Chapters are written out for you
Down here they're hurting
From a broken heart
Trying to figure out
How this is real
'Cause they're never coming back down
They belong to the stars in the clouds
Goodbyes, good times
L-O-V-E was all for you
If you didn't say your goodbyes
Don't worry, love will bear it through
'Cause they're never coming back down
They belong to the stars in the clouds
How do we grow
If you're not moving with us?
Constantly dark
Time will move in our favor
They'll never know
But they just keep on asking when
We're down here hurting
From our broken heart
Trying to figure out
How this is real
'Cause you're never coming back down
You belong to the stars in the clouds
Goodbyes, good times
L-O-V-E was all for you
If you didn't say your goodbyes
Don't worry, love will bear it through
I'm sorry that I never replied
How was I to know this would be our last goodbye
We can't look at the world with tears in our eyes
Don't cry, don't cry, don't cry, don't cry
Just think of the good times you've left behind
L-O-V-E was all for you
If you didn't say your goodbyes
Don't worry, love will bear it through, oh
'Cause you're never coming back down
You belong to the stars in the clouds
@majesticcasual
one of my favs from Jorja Smith for sure! ✨❤️
@oliviaalbert3861
I just discovered her today I almost skipped the recommindation just wow
@_desha_thatgurl._8867
I like "Peng Black Girls" remix
@panickedpigeon1429
I swear there is magic on the “they belong to the stars in the clouds” part
@khan7032
Jay Tee jorja is magic
@randomperson-de1rs
Jay Tee I am god and i can confirm she is an angel
@mauricebuffard8515
Very powerful part
@rayz1685
Yourlocalbumnews no she’s not
@ashleysthandekaduma9119
right? it's like the ultimatum answer to a toddler's "why do we die?" questionnaire....
@tommiewimberly3043
Thank you for this song, lost my son to a tragic murder in 2017,your voice is so angelic, i play this one in memory of my son