Don't Say Goodbye
Lynne Jeff Lyrics
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Don't even let it cross your mind
Things will be fine and there's no doubt about it
I always knew that we'd survive
So hold me close, never let me go
I need you now more than ever before
Don't change your mind don't even turn it over
So hold me close, never let me go
I need you now more than ever before
Don't say good-bye don't even think about it
Don't even let it cross your mind
And please don't ever say good-bye
Don't say good-bye
Don't say good-bye
Don't say good-bye
Don't say good-bye
The lyrics of Lynne Jeff's song Don't Say Goodbye revolve around the idea of holding onto someone you love and not giving up on them, even in tough times. The lyrics start by urging the person not to even think about saying goodbye because things will be fine and there's no reason to doubt that they will survive whatever they're going through. The singer then asks to be held close and never let go because they need their love more than ever before. The chorus repeats the message of not saying goodbye and not even letting the thought cross their mind.
The bridge emphasizes the importance of not changing their mind or turning it over, stating that it's not an option after what they've been through. The final plea is for the person to never say goodbye and to continue their love story without an end. The lyrics overall convey a message of determination, commitment, and faith in the power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't say good-bye don't even think about it
Please do not express your intention to leave and do not even consider it.
Don't even let it cross your mind
Please do not allow thoughts of goodbye to enter your mind.
Things will be fine and there's no doubt about it
I am confident that everything will be okay.
I always knew that we'd survive
I have always been certain that we would make it.
So hold me close, never let me go
Please embrace me tightly and never release me.
I need you now more than ever before
I require your presence and support more than at any previous time.
Don't change your mind don't even turn it over
Please do not alter your decision and do not even ponder the notion.
Not after what we've been through
Considering all we have experienced together, changing your mind would be wrong.
And please don't ever say good-bye
I implore you to never express the words goodbye.
Don't say good-bye
Once more, I request that you do not utter the expression goodbye.
Don't say good-bye
Again, I request that you refrain from speaking the word goodbye.
Don't say good-bye
One last time, I ask that you do not say or imply the word goodbye.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JEFF LYNNE
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