The Soft Goodbye
Lisa Kelly Lyrics


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when the light begins to fade
and shadows fall across the sea,
one bright star in the evening sky.
your love's light leads me on my way.

there's a dream that will not sleep,
a burning hope that will not die.
so I must go now with the wind,
and leave you waiting on the tide.

time to fly, time to touch the sky.
one voice alone, a haunting cry.
one song, one star burning bright,
may it carry me through darkest night.

rain comes over the gray hills,
and on the air, a soft goodbye.
hear the song that I sing to you
when the time has come to fly.

when I leave and take the wind
and find the land that faith will bring,
the brightest star in the evening sky
is yours to find for me.





is yours to find for me.

Overall Meaning

The Soft Goodbye is a powerful and emotional song that tells the story of someone who is leaving their loved one behind and embarking on a new journey, even though it's difficult to say goodbye. The song is written from the perspective of the person who is leaving, and the lyrics paint a vivid picture of the bittersweet nature of parting ways. The first verse establishes the setting - as the light fades and shadows fall across the sea, there is one bright star shining in the sky that represents the love they share. The second verse speaks to the dream that keeps them moving forward, even though they're leaving someone they care about behind. The chorus reflects the loneliness and uncertainty of the journey, but also the hope that their love will help them through the darkest moments. The final verse is a reflection on the fact that even though they are physically apart, the love they share will always connect them.


Line by Line Meaning

when the light begins to fade
As daylight recedes and darkness approaches


and shadows fall across the sea,
When the dimming sunlight casts long shadows on the water


one bright star in the evening sky.
A lone, shining star in the nighttime firmament


your love's light leads me on my way.
Guided by the warmth and affection of your love


there's a dream that will not sleep,
A persistent aspiration that endures despite adversity


a burning hope that will not die.
An intense desire that cannot be extinguished


so I must go now with the wind,
Compelled to depart with the flow of the air


and leave you waiting on the tide.
Leaving you behind, still connected by the ebb and flow of the sea


time to fly, time to touch the sky.
The moment has arrived to embark on a soaring journey


one voice alone, a haunting cry.
A solitary voice that echoes with melancholy beauty


one song, one star burning bright,
A single melody and shining celestial body


may it carry me through darkest night.
That they might carry the artist through the struggles of life


rain comes over the gray hills,
Precipitation descends upon the dull-colored hills


and on the air, a soft goodbye.
The gentle farewell whispered on the breeze


hear the song that I sing to you
Listen to the melody that the singer performs for their beloved


when the time has come to fly.
When the time is ripe for the artist to take to the air


when I leave and take the wind
After departing with the current of the air


and find the land that faith will bring,
When they reach a territory earned through their belief


the brightest star in the evening sky
A particularly luminous celestial body visible at dusk


is yours to find for me.
Is a token for their beloved to be found on their behalf.




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