Kelley's style, though labeled "Pop", is unique. Drawing from such inspirations as Andrew McMahon, Michelle Branch, Patti Griffin, and Sheryl Crow, Kelley blends her passionate piano playing with soulful vocal melodies to produce a sound all her own.
Kelley is also the lead vocalist of her band By the Way. Other band members include Matt Santinello (Guitar/Vocals), Cody Oswalt (Bass), and John Farrace (Drums).
Kelley currently attends USC.
Best Goodbye
Kelley Jakle Lyrics
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I'm showing you all I've known
Hold me close but not too tight
I'll look back but I'll be alright
I know it hurts, I knew it would
Stay forever if I could.
Got to take the road alone,
Dont worry I'll still smile on my own.
So raise your glass
Everytime that we heard no, Everytime that we proved yes
I'll raise my glass, to every low and every high
Everytime that we felt alive
I'll raise my glass, go ahead and raise your glass
Give me your best goodbye.
Said we'd never make it quite this far
Look around at where we are.
We struck gold it wasnt luck
It was blood sweat and tears in us.
All these years...
Stay the same an open book.
Tomorrow tells me this must end
So drink with me my oldest friend.
And, raise your glass
Everytime that we heard no, Everytime that we proved yes
I'll raise my glass, to every low and every high
Everytime that we felt alive
I'll raise my glass, go ahead and raise your glass
Give me your best goodbye. (oooh)
Dont ask me pick a day
Dont ask me to choose a view
Cause right now they blur in the memory of you.
Dont ask if I'll be there, dont ask me if I care,
you know I will, you know I always do.
Raise your glass
Everytime that we heard no, Everytime that we proved yes
I'll raise my glass, to every low and every high
Everytime that we felt alive
I'll raise my glass, go ahead and raise your glass
Give me your best goodbye.
Yeah give me your best goodbye
Oh, give me your best goodbye
Oh oh ohhh.
Give me your best goodbye.
"Best Goodbye" by Kelley Jakle is a song about accepting the end of a relationship with grace and celebrating the good times that were shared. The chorus encourages the listener to raise a glass and give their "best goodbye" to the person they are leaving behind. The lyrics acknowledge the pain that comes with the end of a relationship but also contain a sense of resilience and optimism, as the singer looks towards the future with a smile, even when they must take the road alone.
The first verse shows the internal struggle of leaving, as the singer recognizes that it's time to go but doesn't want to let go completely. They want to be held close but not too tightly, and they know that leaving will hurt. However, they also know that they have to take the road alone, and they reassure their partner that they will be okay.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on the journey that they and their partner have taken together. They've been through a lot, and they've come a long way. They've worked hard to get where they are, and they've shared their blood, sweat, and tears. However, they know that tomorrow is the end of the road, and they ask their oldest friend to drink with them one last time.
Overall, "Best Goodbye" is a poignant and bittersweet song that captures the complex emotions that come with the end of a relationship. The lyrics are both melancholic and uplifting, and they encourage the listener to face the future with a positive outlook, even when things are hard.
Line by Line Meaning
I know, I know it's time to go
I am aware that it's time for me to leave
I'm showing you all I've known
I am demonstrating to you everything I have learned
Hold me close but not too tight
Embrace me, but not so tightly that I feel trapped
I'll look back but I'll be alright
I will reflect on my past, but I'll be fine
I know it hurts, I knew it would
I understand that it's painful, and I expected it to be
Stay forever if I could.
If I had the choice, I would stay forever
Got to take the road alone,
I need to proceed on my own
Dont worry I'll still smile on my own.
Don't be concerned, I'll find happiness on my own
So raise your glass
Let's make a toast
Everytime that we heard no, Everytime that we proved yes
Let's celebrate every time we faced rejection and overcame it
I'll raise my glass, to every low and every high
I'll also make a toast to the highs and the lows we've experienced
Everytime that we felt alive
Let's celebrate every moment that made us feel alive
Give me your best goodbye.
Say goodbye to me in the best way possible
Said we'd never make it quite this far
We didn't believe we would come this far
Look around at where we are.
Let's take a moment to appreciate where we are currently
We struck gold it wasnt luck
Our success wasn't solely due to luck
It was blood sweat and tears in us.
It was our hard work and perseverance that got us here
All these years...
All the time we spent together
Stay the same an open book.
Don't change, remain authentic
Tomorrow tells me this must end
The future indicates that this must come to a close
So drink with me my oldest friend.
Join me in a final toast, my long-time friend
Dont ask me pick a day
Don't ask me to pick a specific day
Dont ask me to choose a view
Don't ask me to select a particular perspective
Cause right now they blur in the memory of you.
My recollection of you makes these things indistinct
Dont ask if I'll be there, dont ask me if I care,
Don't question if I will show up, or if I care
you know I will, you know I always do.
You know I will be there, and that I always care
Yeah give me your best goodbye
Yes, give me the best goodbye possible
Oh, give me your best goodbye
Please, give me the best farewell
Oh oh ohhh.
Sound of music
Give me your best goodbye.
Give me the finest send-off
Contributed by Sydney R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sami DeTar
That was beautiful! Well done!
Francise A
I love your voice
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lovely voice ๐
Wayne Day
I'd really like to see her perform in person.
Emi G
Awesome!!! Great job
John Sergent
Wonderful. Uplifting. Amazing
faith KN
Love it
Leia Ann Beatrice Dela Cruz
#ThanksAbby We will miss u!! ๐๐ข
Goo_Hy_
Just amazing, beautiful song, now I have to train in soccer and maybe USA and Chile are faced in the women's world next year and the repechage to the JJ. Oo
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