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Michael Feinstein Lyrics
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Every time we say goodbye, I wonder why a little,
Why the Gods above me, who must be in the know.
Think so little of me, they allow you to go.
When you're near, there's such an air of spring about it,
I can hear a lark somewhere, begin to sing about it,
There's no love song finer, but how strange the change from major to minor,
Every time we say goodbye.
When you're near, there's such an air of spring about it,
I can hear a lark somewhere, begin to sing about it,
There's no love song finer, but how strange the change from major to minor,
Every time we say goodbye.
The song "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" is a classic ballad that deals with the pain and sorrow of saying goodbye to a loved one. The singer laments that every time he says goodbye to his loved one, he feels like he is dying a little bit inside. He cannot help but question why the Gods above him allow the separation to happen.
The singer describes his lover's presence as being akin to springtime, with a lark somewhere beginning to sing. He acknowledges that there is no love song finer than the one they share. However, the change from major to minor is strange and poignant every time they say goodbye. The shift from major to minor in music represents a change from happiness to sadness or a shift in emotion, which embodies the feeling of sadness and loss that accompanies saying goodbye.
Overall, "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" is a powerful and emotional song that captures the universal feeling of loss and grief that accompanies separation. It is a poignant ballad that is still beloved by audiences today.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time we say goodbye, I die a little,
Saying goodbye to you makes me feel as if a portion of me has died, leaving me feeling incomplete.
Every time we say goodbye, I wonder why a little,
I ponder the reason why we must go our separate ways so frequently, leaving me despondent with each farewell.
Why the Gods above me, who must be in the know.
I question why the divine powers, who presumably have foreknowledge of our demise, allow us to continue suffering the pain of separation.
Think so little of me, they allow you to go.
It appears as though the heavens view me as insignificant, given their decision to allow you to leave my life so frequently.
When you're near, there's such an air of spring about it,
Your presence has a refreshing quality, like that of a spring day's atmosphere, that fills me with happiness and invigoration.
I can hear a lark somewhere, begin to sing about it,
The beauty of being with you is so pervasive that even the birds themselves start singing with joy in response.
There's no love song finer, but how strange the change from major to minor,
No love song can surpass the magnificence of our bond together, yet it is strange how easily it devolves from a major to a minor tone when we are forced to part from one another.
Every time we say goodbye.
The pain of leaving you is excruciating, making each 'goodbye' a heartbreaking experience.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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