Buckingham was arguably the principal creative force behind the 70s version of Fleetwood Mac. He is not only one of the main singer/songwriters, but also producer, leading them on an unusual journey from the commercial heights of 1977's Rumours (still among the biggest-selling albums ever) to the quirkily experimental double album Tusk in 1979.
Buckingham is also recognized as a unique & influential guitarist. Unlike many rock guitarists, Buckingham does not use a plectrum/pick, instead, he uses his fingers and fingernails.
Buckingham has recorded 6 studio albums and two live albums with Fleetwood Mac, and 6 studio albums and three live albums as a solo artist. The In Our Own Time Songfacts reports that Buckingham's sixth solo album, Seeds We Sow, was recorded at his LA home and he played most of the instruments himself. The record came out on September 6, 2011 and was his first to be self-released. As a member of Fleetwood Mac, he was inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
Initially after joining Fleetwood Mac, Buckingham used a Gibson Les Paul guitar. Before the band, a Fender Telecaster was his main guitar, and was used on his first Fleetwood Mac album. In 1979, he worked with Rick Turner, owner of Renaissance Guitars to create the Model One. He has used it extensively since, both with Fleetwood Mac and for his solo efforts. He uses a Taylor Guitar 814ce for most of his acoustic performances and has also used an Ovation Celebrity in the past.
Say Goodbye
Lindsey Buckingham Lyrics
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Thinking on the days of old
And the price that we paid
For a love we couldn't hold
I let you slip away
There was nothing I could do
That was so long ago, yeah
Still I often think of you
And I've always had to fight
Everything that was wrong
For the things that were right
Now I finally found my way
Now I know just what to do
Once you said goodbye to me, yeah
Now I say goodbye to you
It's so hard to find your way
When the lies come around
Still it happens everyday
So don't let it get you down
Just a time within a time
Just a scheme within a scheme
A little world within a world
Yes, a dream, just a dream
Now I finally found my way
Now I know just what to do
Once you said goodbye to me, yeah
Now I say goodbye to you
Now I best be on my way
Before the night turns blue
Once you said goodbye to me, yeah
And now I say goodbye to you
Once you said goodbye to me, yeah
Now I say goodbye to you
The song "Say Goodbye" by Lindsey Buckingham is a powerful ballad that speaks about the sorrowful feelings caused by a broken relationship. In the first verse, the artist reflects on the past and on a love that could not be kept. The line "There was nothing I could do" suggests that despite his efforts, the love he shared with the person he's addressing in the song eventually fell apart. The chorus talks about his undying determination to persevere, even when the things he fought for were not always right. He is proud to have finally found his way and knows what he needs to do to move on, which is to say goodbye to the person he used to love. The verse "Just a time within a time, just a scheme within a scheme, a little world within a world, yes, a dream, just a dream" shows that maybe everything that happened was just an illusion, a dream he's waking up from.
The song encapsulates the feelings of loss, sadness, and the hardship of letting go of someone you once loved. It represents a mature, reflective voice that looks back on life with the strength of someone who has overcome a difficult situation. Despite the emotional weight of the lyrics, the song's catchy melody makes it an easy-to-enjoy and sing-along hit.
Line by Line Meaning
So you face yesterday
Reflecting on the past and trying to cope with it
Thinking on the days of old
Thinking about the good times we had in the past
And the price that we paid
Remembering the sacrifices we made for our love
For a love we couldn't hold
Acknowledging that our love was not strong enough to sustain itself
I let you slip away
Accepting that I was partly responsible for losing you
There was nothing I could do
Realizing that our fate was out of my hands
That was so long ago, yeah
Recognizing that it's been a while since we parted ways
Still I often think of you
Feeling nostalgic and thinking about you frequently
I fall down, I get up
Facing obstacles and persevering through them
And I've always had to fight
Struggling to overcome adversity in life and love
Everything that was wrong
Confronting the challenges and injustices that stood in our way
For the things that were right
Fighting for what was important and meaningful to us
Now I finally found my way
Discovering a sense of direction and purpose in life
Now I know just what to do
Having a clear understanding of what I need to do moving forward
Once you said goodbye to me, yeah
Accepting your decision to leave me and move on
Now I say goodbye to you
Letting go of my attachment to you and moving forward with my life
It's so hard to find your way
Struggling to find a path in life and love
When the lies come around
Feeling betrayed by deceit and dishonesty
Still it happens everyday
Being aware of the ubiquity of deception and falsehoods in life
So don't let it get you down
Encouraging resilience and a positive attitude despite adversity
Just a time within a time
Viewing life as transient and fleeting
Just a scheme within a scheme
Perceiving the larger forces at play in the world
A little world within a world
Acknowledging the multifaceted nature of reality and our existence within it
Yes, a dream, just a dream
Recognizing the illusory and fleeting nature of our perceptions and experiences
Now I finally found my way
Having a sense of clarity and direction in life
Now I know just what to do
Having a clear idea of what needs to be done to move forward
Once you said goodbye to me, yeah
Accepting your choice to leave me behind and move on
Now I say goodbye to you
Finally letting go of my attachment to you and moving forward with my life
Now I best be on my way
Resolving to move forward with my life and leave the past behind
Before the night turns blue
Taking action before things get worse or more difficult
Once you said goodbye to me, yeah
Acknowledging that you chose to end things between us
And now I say goodbye to you
Finally letting go of my attachment to you and moving on with my life
Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Lindsey Buckingham
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So you face yesterday
Thinking on the days of old
And the price that we paid
For a love we couldn't hold
I let you slip away
There was nothing I could do
That was so long ago, yeah
Still I often think of you
I fall down, I get up
And I've always had to fight
Everything that was wrong
For the things that were right
Now I finally found my way
Now I know just what to do
Once you said goodbye to me, yeah
Now I say goodbye to you
It's so hard to find your way
When the lies come around
Still it happens everyday
So don't let it get you down
Just a time within a time
Just a scheme within a scheme
A little world within a world
Yes, a dream, just a dream
Now I finally found my way
Now I know just what to do
Once you said goodbye to me, yeah
Now I say goodbye to you
Now I best be on my way
Before the night turns blue
Once you said goodbye to me, yeah
And now I say goodbye to you
Once you said goodbye to me, yeah
Now I say goodbye to you
@Rose-gy1cc
I look at this and I wonder why people say this is just a act. The emotion in each others eyes. The memories going through their mind. No one will ever know that but them.
@charliedickinson9231
God Is on the face of this earth
@thomtlc2
I think it might be sort of a litmus test: are you a cynic or an optimist? I personally think it is real. Otherwise they may have missed another calling, acting.
@lindasafley4794
Horrible they ask him to get out over Stevie. Great guitar player. Like him.
@alcyone7731
Her harmonies are his perfect accompaniment. She’s like the cream on top...that will predictably sour the entire magical, exquisite dish...once again.
@Ru-gv2if
I never heard this moving beautiful song before.
I have always thought Lindsey is very sensitive and a deep thinker. May not have always been the easiest combination in a group of five. One on one but one amongst five...
@WolfenLove
I don't think there is or has ever been any other duo on the face of the earth with as much chemistry as these two.
@VelvetDevil2112
I've been a huge fan of Fleetwood Mac for 45 years. If Lindsey and Stevie are acting, they deserve an Oscar. So heart wrenching to see them singing to each other
@lesliecinmongrl2001
I wish they could have made it 💔😞
@roccosophie6498
@@lesliecinmongrl2001 I think they did.