Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
Jr. Sammy Davis Lyrics
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Every time we say goodbye, I wonder why a little
Why the gods above me, who must be in the know
think so little of me that they allow you go
When your near there's such an air of Spring about it
I can hear a lark somewhere begin to sing about it
There's no love song finer but how strange
Every time we say goodbye
In "Every Time We Say Goodbye," Jr. Sammy Davis sings about the pain of separation from a loved one. He dies a little each time they part ways, wondering why it has to be this way. The song speaks to a common human emotion that many people experience in romantic relationships, the feeling of being unable to control what happens to the person you care about most.
The lyric "Why the gods above me, who must be in the know think so little of me that they allow you go" suggests that there is a higher power at play, making the separation all the more difficult to accept. The line "there's no love song finer but how strange the change from major to minor" speaks to the tonal shift in the music that happens when they say goodbye. The feelings of joy and happiness (major key) quickly turn to sadness and longing (minor key), symbolizing the sudden change in emotion that comes with saying goodbye.
Overall, "Every Time We Say Goodbye" is a powerful and emotional song that captures the pain of separation and the struggle to understand why it has to happen.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time we say goodbye, I die a little
Whenever we part ways, my heart feels heavy and I feel like a piece of me is lost forever.
Every time we say goodbye, I wonder why a little
Leaving you behind always leaves me questioning if it was truly the right decision.
Why the gods above me, who must be in the know
I can't help but wonder if the higher powers have some sort of knowledge or insight I don't possess.
think so little of me that they allow you go
It feels like the universe doesn't value me enough to keep you by my side.
When your near there's such an air of Spring about it
Being close to you feels like a breath of fresh air, like the beginning of something new and exciting.
I can hear a lark somewhere begin to sing about it
The happiness that being with you brings out in me is so strong, it's like even the birds start singing along with me.
There's no love song finer but how strange
Our love is incomparable and one of a kind, but it's curious how it can feel so bittersweet.
The change from major to minor
It's amazing how one small shift between musical keys can evoke such a wide range of emotions, just like our goodbyes.
Every time we say goodbye
No matter how many times we do this, it never gets easier to say goodbye and part ways.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: COLE PORTER
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