Don't Forget to Say Goodbye
Judith Lyrics


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When I die you don't have to cry
My love will always surround you
And every time you think of me
I'm with you

What's in my heart
And my soul
We'll stay here for eternity
That's me

Don't forget to say goodbye
‘Cause you never know, never know when it's your time
Say sorry to those you've hurt
It might be your last chance to say
Before you're taken away

Life is to short to regret
All the things you haven't done or said
When the reaper comes to gets you
There's nothing left to do

So live your life
And live it bright
So all your dreams may come true
That's you

Don't forget to say goodbye
‘Cause you never know, never know when it's your time
Say sorry to those you've hurt
It might be your last chance to say
Before you're taken away

When I die
You don't have to cry
My love will always surround you




And every time you think of me
I'm with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Judith's song "Don't Forget to Say Goodbye" adequately encapsulate the message of the song. The song aims to remind people to cherish their loved ones, acknowledge their mistakes and regrets, and most importantly, live each day as if it is their last. The first stanza of the song speaks about the permanence of love even after physical death, urging people not to cry in the event of the death of a loved one. Instead, they should find solace in the fact that the love shared between them continues even in death. The second and third stanzas are cautionary reminders to people that life is short and unpredictable. It begs people to never miss a chance to mend a broken relationship or to apologize for hurting someone as the opportunity might never come again. The last stanza is a call to live fully, chase their dreams, and make the most of every moment, knowing that the memories they create and the love they share will last beyond their physical presence.


In summary, "Don't Forget to Say Goodbye" encourages listeners to live a life with no regrets, harbor no grudges, and to cherish every moment with their loved ones.


Line by Line Meaning

When I die you don't have to cry
My passing shouldn't be an excuse for sadness, as my love will endure even after I'm gone.


My love will always surround you
My love will continue to affect and guide you, even long after I'm gone.


And every time you think of me, I'm with you
Though physically absent, I'll always be present in your thoughts and memories.


What's in my heart and my soul
The essence of who I am will always be contained within my heart and soul.


We'll stay here for eternity, that's me
My legacy and memory will last forever, regardless of my physical absence.


Don't forget to say goodbye, ‘cause you never know, never know when it's your time
It's important to regularly express your feelings towards loved ones, as we never know when we'll see them for the last time.


Say sorry to those you've hurt, it might be your last chance to say
Apologize to those you've wronged, as there's always a chance that you won't have another opportunity in the future.


Life is too short to regret all the things you haven't done or said
Don't allow yourself to live with regret or minimize the importance of the things you wish to do or say.


When the reaper comes to get you, there's nothing left to do
At the end of your life, there's no more time to accomplish anything unfulfilled or unsaid.


So live your life and live it bright, so all your dreams may come true
Live life to the fullest so that you can achieve all of your aspirations and dreams.


That's you
Being the best version of yourself is the key to a successful and fulfilling life.




Writer(s): Judith Jobse

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