In 2000 Wright joine… Read Full Bio ↴Lizz Wright is a U.S. jazz singer and composer.
In 2000 Wright joined the Atlanta-based vocal quartet In the Spirit, which soon achieved critical acclaim; in 2002 she signed a recording contract with Verve Records. Her first album, Salt, was released in 2003 (reaching number two on the Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz chart in 2004), followed by Dreaming Wide Awake in June 2005 (reaching number one on the Top Contemporary Jazz chart in 2005 and 2006).
Goodbye
Lizz Wright Lyrics
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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
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
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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