Last Goodbye
Only three years out of high school, still living in his small East Texas h… Read Full Bio ↴Only three years out of high school, still living in his small East Texas hometown, Kolby Cooper started selling out shows and clocking millions of streams using only his songs as muscle, earning streaming numbers typically reserved for household names. Amassing over 113.5 million on demand streams to date, Kolby released his first EP as a signed artist, Boy From Anderson County, on August 6 via BBR Music Group / Wheelhouse Records in partnership with Combustion Music. The prolific songwriter has an uncanny ability to turn his and his friends’ life stories into relatable songs his rabidly zealous fanbase can’t get enough of, and his upcoming EP is no different, stacking the release with high-energy rockers, scorching break-up anthems and reflective love songs. With new music on the horizon, Kolby continues his strenuous tour schedule throughout 2021, headlining sold-out shows all over the country, bringing with him his signature blend of Lonestar State roots, rough-hewn vocals and wailing electric guitar. Fans will have no doubt that his forthcoming EP is authentically Kolby.

Last Goodbye
Kolby Cooper Lyrics


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I don't know why I always fall for you
And all those twisted little games you play
Starin' down from your high horse
Like some mystical kind of saint
We're always tellin' one another
Sometimes people can really change
But the truth is we're not right together
So it's time we went our separate ways

I need to let go, I need a change
From this toxic thing that we call love
It's takin' its toll on me
Well I gotta run, cuttin all my ties
Girl ready or not here it comes
My last goodbye

Maybe I'll down this fifth of whiskey
Nothin' burns like a double crown
Everyone's seen me like this before
This time your memory's goin' down

I need to let go, I need a change
From this toxic thing that we call love
It's takin' its toll on me
Well I gotta run, cuttin all my ties
Girl ready or not here it comes
My last goodbye

Well I need to let go, I need a change
From this toxic thing that we call love
It's takin' its toll on me
Well I gotta run, cuttin all my ties
Girl ready or not here it comes
Ready or not here it comes




Ready or not here it comes
My last goodbye

Overall Meaning

In Kolby Cooper's song "Last Goodbye," he expresses the conflict of being in a toxic relationship that is taking a toll on him. Cooper acknowledges the twisted games his partner plays, and despite telling each other that people can change, he recognizes that they are not right together, and it is time they went their separate ways. He emphasizes the need for a change and the importance of letting go. His conflicting emotions are evident, as he contemplates drinking whiskey and knowing that it will ease the pain of her memory. The song's meaning is profound, as it portrays the feelings of someone who is struggling to end a toxic relationship that is no longer healthy, choosing to prioritize his well-being and sanity over the temporary comfort such relationships can offer.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know why I always fall for you
I'm unsure why I keep getting drawn back to you despite the harmful games you play.


And all those twisted little games you play
You manipulate and deceive me with your troubling actions.


Starin' down from your high horse
You look down at me from a position of arrogance and superiority.


Like some mystical kind of saint
You act like you're beyond reproach or consequence.


We're always tellin' one another
We reassure each other that people can change and things can improve.


Sometimes people can really change
We try to believe that change is possible and hold onto hope.


But the truth is we're not right together
The reality is that we're not meant to be together and this relationship is toxic.


So it's time we went our separate ways
We need to end this relationship and move on from each other.


I need to let go, I need a change
I know I have to distance myself from you and make a fresh start.


From this toxic thing that we call love
I realize that this relationship is harmful to both of us, despite the emotional attachment we feel.


It's takin' its toll on me
The psychological burden of our connection is becoming too much to bear.


Well I gotta run, cuttin all my ties
I have to cut all my links to you and leave this relationship behind for good.


Girl ready or not here it comes
Whether or not you're prepared, the end of this relationship is coming.


Maybe I'll down this fifth of whiskey
Perhaps I'll drink this bottle of whiskey to try and numb the pain of our separation.


Nothin' burns like a double crown
There's no sensation quite like the feeling of alcohol running through my veins.


Everyone's seen me like this before
Plenty of people have witnessed me getting drunk to cope with loss and heartache.


This time your memory's goin' down
But this time, I'm drinking to forget you specifically, and finally move on.


Ready or not here it comes
Regardless of your feelings, or preparedness for it, the end is coming.


My last goodbye
This is my final farewell to you, and to this toxic relationship.




Writer(s): Kolby Cooper, Jordan Rosemeyer

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Jordan Webber


on Storm's Coming (Amazon Original)

Somebody get the lyrics to "Storms Coming" by Kolby Cooper!