Say Goodbye
Krokus Lyrics
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Not far away from the burning village lights
Another son in a poor family
Bit short on money but the loving ran free
And as he grew from a boy to a man
His mama cried but he didn't understand
Somehow she knew oh that someday he would go
Say goodbye but never deny
All the love you're leaving behind
Don't forget all the feelings you know
They'll be with you wherever you go
Out in the world he's been living the good life
House, car and money with a true and loving wife
A child is born to this new family
They gave her everything with love guaranteed
And as she grew and the quarrels began
Her papa cried but she didn't understand
Somehow he know oh that someday she would go
Into the world and a life of her own
The song "Say Goodbye" by Krokus tells the story of a boy who grew up in a poor family but was surrounded by love. As he grew up and became a man, his mother knew that he would eventually leave the family and start his own life. The song encourages the listener to never forget the love and feelings of home, even when venturing out into the world. The story continues with the boy marrying and having a child of his own. However, his father also knows that someday his daughter will also leave and start her own journey.
The song highlights the bittersweet nature of leaving home and starting a new life. The lyrics convey a message of gratefulness for the love and support received while acknowledging the inevitability of change and growth. The song encourages the listener to carry the memories and feelings of home wherever they go, and to never forget where they came from.
Overall, "Say Goodbye" is a poignant reminder of the importance of family, love, and connection, even as we move on to new phases of life.
Line by Line Meaning
A child was born on a cold and windy night
A baby was born amidst harsh weather conditions near bright village lights, into a poor but loving family.
Not far away from the burning village lights
The birthplace was located near a village which had some lights burning despite the harsh weather.
Another son in a poor family
The baby was born as a son in a family struggling with poverty.
Bit short on money but the loving ran free
Although the family was poor, they had an abundance of love to give each other.
And as he grew from a boy to a man
He grew and matured from a young boy into an adult man.
His mama cried but he didn't understand
When he became an adult, his mother cried but he didn't comprehend why she was so emotional.
Somehow she knew oh that someday he would go
Despite his ignorance, his mother had a feeling that he would leave home someday.
Into the world and a life of his own
He would venture out into the world and lead his own independent life.
Say goodbye but never deny
Bid farewell but don't disregard or forget...
All the love you're leaving behind
...the love and relationships you're leaving behind as you depart.
Don't forget all the feelings you know
Remember all the emotions and sentiments you've experienced...
They'll be with you wherever you go
...because they will stay with you regardless of where you are in the world.
Out in the world he's been living the good life
After going out into the world, he has been living a comfortable and favorable life.
House, car and money with a true and loving wife
He has found success and stability in life, including owning a house, car, and having sufficient money, along with a spouse who supports and loves him.
A child is born to this new family
The couple has had a baby and started a new family.
They gave her everything with love guaranteed
The family gave the baby all they had to offer, and now love forms the foundation of their household.
And as she grew and the quarrels began
As the baby grew into a child and began to argue with their parents...
Her papa cried but she didn't understand
...her father cried because he knew that someday she would also leave home, but the child didn't fully understand the significance of their impending independence.
Somehow he know oh that someday she would go
Despite the child's naïveté, her father knew that she would one day venture out on her own.
Into the world and a life of her own
She would follow in her family's footsteps, leaving home and pursuing her own path in life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FERNANDO VON ARB, JEFF DAVID KLAVEN, MARK STORACE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Hakan Orhun
Change of address is one of the best albums ever what ever they say!
Rawn Badillo
It was good....Say Goodbye is one of their better songs. But The Blitz is full of their better songs...like Hot Shot City, Ballroom Blitz, Hot Stuff and probably their best one of all....Our Love (though Screaming in the Night is right next to it).
Claude A
but with every album after 1984 they lost their rock roots a bit more if you compare 1979 to this album.. but I guess they lost it in endless touring, only short breaks, album productions every year in short time, changes in the band, etc.. I guess that's why the band stopped international after 1988 untill 2003 and restarted 2008 untill now with a "classic" line-up from the early 1980s
bouzoulll
i was about 20 years old when this awesome song was released and when i first listened it tears came to my eyes. This is still happens....
Tataquason Skye
This song kept me going through a lot of tough times in the 80's....love it!!!
Kamerian
Fantastic !! I had this cassette many years ago and it was one of my favorites. Been looking for this on Youtube for some time now. Thanks for the upload and the memories.
Steve Montag
Had the cassette too \m/. Have cd CRANK IT UP
richard
One of my favorite Krokus song.
Hakan Orhun
The most ever underrated group
. Thank you
T- Sei
First listening to Krokus, I knew I struck a gold mine.