Say Goodbye
Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks 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
I fall down, I get up
And I've always had to fight
Everything that was wrong
For the things that were right
And now I've 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 every day
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
Is a dream just a dream?
And now I've 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'd 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
In the song "Say Goodbye," Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks sing about a former love who slipped away and the difficulties of moving on. The song starts with the singer reflecting on the past and the cost of a love that couldn't be sustained. It's clear that the singer had some responsibility in the relationship's end, but there was nothing they could have done to stop it.
The second verse touches on the singer's struggle in life, how they've had to fight for the things that matter, and now finally have a sense of direction. They've found their way and can say goodbye to their past love.
The third verse speaks to the insidious nature of lies and how they can throw us off course. It's a time within a time, a scheme within a scheme. However, the singer refuses to let it get them down, reinforcing the theme of perseverance.
The song itself has a haunting quality to it, with the soothing guitar riffs and harmonies serving as a counterpoint to the melancholic lyrics. It's a poignant song about letting go of the past and moving forward with resolve.
Line by Line Meaning
So you face yesterday
You are looking back to the past
Thinking on the days of old
You are reminiscing about old times
And the price that we paid
The cost of our failed love
For a love we couldn't hold
We were unable to keep our love alive
I let you slip away
I failed to hold onto you
There was nothing I could do
I was powerless to change the situation
That was so long ago, yeah
It was a long time ago
Still I often think of you
You still cross my mind frequently
I fall down, I get up
I encounter failures but keep moving forward
And I've always had to fight
I have to struggle to achieve what's right
Everything that was wrong
I had to overcome all the obstacles
For the things that were right
To attain what is honorable and just
And now I've finally found my way
I've discovered my path in life
Now I know just what to do
I am clear on my purpose
Once you said goodbye to me, yeah
When you ended our relationship
Now I say goodbye to you
I am also saying farewell to you
It's so hard to find your way
It can be challenging to navigate life
When the lies come around
When deception appears
Still it happens every day
Misinformation is prevalent
So don't let it get you down
Do not allow it to discourage you
Just a time within a time
A moment enclosed in a moment
Just a scheme within a scheme
A plan contained in a plan
A little world within a world
A tiny universe within a larger one
Is a dream just a dream?
Is a fantasy merely an illusion?
Now I'd best be on my way
I must leave now
Before the night turns blue
So as to avoid any sadness
Once you said goodbye to me, yeah
When you ended our relationship
And now I say goodbye to you
I am also bidding farewell to you
Once you said goodbye to me, yeah
When you ended our relationship
Now I say goodbye to you
I am also bidding farewell to you
Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Lindsey Buckingham
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@maria-qx9jv
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.