Goodbye
Lizz Wright Lyrics


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I'll never forget you
I'll never forget you
I'll never forget how we promised that day
To love one another, forever that way
We said we'd never say goodbye

But that was long ago, long ago
Now you've forgotten, I know
No need to wonder why,
Let's say farewell with a sigh
And let love die

But we'll go on living our own way of living

So you take the high road, and I'll take the low
It's time that we parted, it's much better so
Just, kiss me as you go
Goodbye, goodbye

I'll never forget you




Goodbye
Kiss me as you go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lizz Wright's song "Goodbye" depict a love that was once strong and forever, but has now come to an end. The repetition of "I'll never forget you" is a powerful reminder of how deeply the singer loved their partner and how hard it is to let go. The lyrics also allude to promises made in the past to love each other forever, which makes the current breakup even more painful.


The chorus suggests that it's time for them to part ways, even though it's difficult to say goodbye. The singer asks their partner to kiss them as they go, acknowledging that the moment is bittersweet. They also recognize that they will both move forward and live their own way of living, despite the heartbreak.


The final stanza is particularly powerful, as it paints a picture of the couple taking separate paths - one taking the high road, the other taking the low road. It's a classic breakup line that suggests that they have different destinations in mind. Though the relationship is coming to an end, the singer remains grateful for the time they spent together and will always carry those memories with them.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll never forget you
I will always remember you


I'll never forget how we promised that day
I will always remember the promises that we made to each other that day


To love one another, forever that way
To always love and cherish each other, forever


We said we'd never say goodbye
We promised that we would never have to say goodbye to each other


But that was long ago, long ago
But that promise was made a very long time ago


Now you've forgotten, I know
Now I know that you have forgotten our promise


No need to wonder why,
There is no need to question why


Let's say farewell with a sigh
Let's say goodbye to each other with a sigh


And let love die
And let our love for each other come to an end


But we'll go on living our own way of living
But we will continue to live our own lives in our own way


So you take the high road, and I'll take the low
You can go your way, and I will go mine


It's time that we parted, it's much better so
It is time for us to go our separate ways, it is for the best


Just, kiss me as you go
Just give me a kiss before you leave


Goodbye, goodbye
Goodbye, farewell


I'll never forget you
I will always remember you




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gordon Jenkins

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