Kiss and Say Goodbye
MANHATTANS Lyrics
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I called you here today for a bit of bad news
I won't be able to see you any more
Because of my obligations
And the ties that you have
We've been meeting here every day
And since this is our last date together
I want to hold you just one more time
Don't look back I want to remember you just like this
Let's just kiss
And say goodbye
I had to meet you here today
There's just so many things to say
Please don't stop me till I'm through
This is something I hate to do
We've been meeting here so long
I guess what we done was wrong
Please, darling, don't you cry
Let's just kiss and say goodbye
Many months have passed us by
I'm gonna miss you I can't lie
I've got ties and so do you
I just think this is the thing to do
It's gonna hurt me I can't lie
Maybe you'll meet another guy
Understand me won't you try, try, try
Let's just kiss and say goodbye
The lyrics to Manhattan's song "Kiss and Say Goodbye" is a story of a man who has come to the realization that he has to end his relationship with his lover. He is feeling sad about the situation, and although he enjoys being with her, he has obligations and ties that make it impossible for them to continue seeing each other. He acknowledges that what they have been doing is wrong, and he does not want to hurt her, but he has no choice. He wants to hold her one last time and kiss her goodbye, so he will always remember her. He also wants her to move on and try to find happiness with someone else.
The second verse is the man's attempt to explain why he has to end the relationship. He has so many things to say, but he knows he has to end it. He realizes that they have been meeting for so long, but it's time to let go. He does not want her to cry, but he wants to remember the good times they had together. He acknowledges that it will hurt him, and it will be difficult to move on, but it's the right thing to do. He hopes that she will understand why he has to end it and move on to find someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
This has got to be the saddest day of my life
I feel extremely sad and heartbroken today.
I called you here today for a bit of bad news
I asked you to come here because I have some bad news to tell you.
I won't be able to see you any more
I cannot meet you anymore.
Because of my obligations
Due to my commitments and responsibilities.
And the ties that you have
Because of the connections and relationships you have.
We've been meeting here every day
We have been meeting at this place every day.
And since this is our last date together
As this is our final meeting together.
I want to hold you just one more time
I want to embrace you for the last time.
When you turn and walk away
When you move away from me and depart.
Don't look back I want to remember you just like this
Please don't look back so that I can keep this image of you in my memory.
Let's just kiss
Let's share a last kiss.
And say goodbye
And bid farewell to each other.
I had to meet you here today
I needed to see you at this place today.
There's just so many things to say
There are numerous things I need to tell you.
Please don't stop me till I'm through
Please allow me to express myself without interrupting me.
This is something I hate to do
I despise doing this.
We've been meeting here so long
We have been meeting at this place for a long time.
I guess what we done was wrong
I assume that what we did was incorrect.
Please, darling, don't you cry
Please don't cry my love.
Let's just kiss and say goodbye
Let's part ways with a final kiss.
Many months have passed us by
Numerous months have elapsed since we first met.
I'm gonna miss you I can't lie
I will miss you, and I cannot deny it.
I've got ties and so do you
We both have commitments and obligations.
I just think this is the thing to do
I genuinely believe that it is the best course of action.
It's gonna hurt me I can't lie
Breaking up is going to cause me pain, and I am not lying about it.
Maybe you'll meet another guy
Perhaps you will find someone new to be with.
Understand me won't you try, try, try
Please try to comprehend my predicament and perspective.
Let's just kiss and say goodbye
Lastly, let's bid farewell with a kiss.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WINFRED LOVETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Whos listening this masterpiece in 2024
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Shirley Paris. Always
@MrRichiam
I'm 35 so I discovered this twenty years ago! So much soul!
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I am listening right now 01/13/24
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Inlove with the song..am listening 13/01/2024❤
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I'm listening. January of 24
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I’m 25 years old and just had a baby. Music from this era is so pure and lyrical!
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Hey brother/sister been there! Appreciate every moment, every tear, every smile, every laugh. Bc in the end it's all we have. Love life and it'll love you back! Blessings to you and your family ❤️
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Congratulations on the new baby. Introduce them to this Era of music😊