The Long Goodbye
Miss Platnum Lyrics


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This is the hardest thing that I ever say
I have to tell you that we're at an end
And I don't know why I'm cryin'
'Cause it's been my own decision
But there's no more lying to you and to myself

If you want to go
I won't
I don't hold you back
Since the day I know
And I'm sure we're on the wrong track

If you want to go
I won't
I don't hold you back
Since the day I know
And I'm sure we won't get it back
Tell me where oh where do we go from here
My heart almost stops
And I'm full of fear

It is my turn now to tell you the truth
You said that the facing me as ???
And I don't know why I'm lying
Once so sure of my decision
Now I'm just crying on your shoulder again

If you want to go
I won't
I don't hold you back
Since the day I know
And I'm sure we're on the wrong track

If you want to go
I won't
I don't hold you back
Since the day I know
And I'm sure we won't get it back
Tell me where oh where do we go from here




My heart almost stops
And I'm full of fear

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Long Goodbye" by Miss Platnum express the emotional turmoil of a breakup. The singer acknowledges that ending the relationship is the hardest thing she has ever done, but she knows deep down that it's the right thing to do. She cries not because of regret, but because of the pain of letting go of someone she once loved.


The lyrics also convey a sense of acceptance and honesty. The singer admits that there is no more lying to herself or her partner, and she encourages her partner to make the decision to leave if that's what they truly want. She also expresses the fear and uncertainty that comes with the end of a relationship, wondering where they will go from here and feeling like her heart is about to stop.


Overall, the lyrics of "The Long Goodbye" capture the complicated mix of emotions that come with a breakup, including sadness, regret, acceptance, and fear.


Line by Line Meaning

This is the hardest thing that I ever say
Admitting the end of our relationship is the most difficult statement I have ever made


I have to tell you that we're at an end
It is my responsibility to declare that our relationship has come to an end


And I don't know why I'm cryin'
Despite being the one to end our relationship, I am uncertain why tears are streaming down my face


'Cause it's been my own decision
The decision to end our relationship was made by me alone


But there's no more lying to you and to myself
There is no reason to deceive you or myself any longer


If you want to go I won't I don't hold you back Since the day I know And I'm sure we're on the wrong track
You are free to leave if you wish. I will not prevent you from doing so. Ever since I realized we are headed in the wrong direction, I knew this was inevitable


And I'm sure we won't get it back
I believe we are unable to salvage our relationship


Tell me where oh where do we go from here My heart almost stops And I'm full of fear
What is the next step for us? This uncertainty is causing me crippling anxiety


It is my turn now to tell you the truth
Now I must be truthful with you


You said that the facing me as ???
I am not certain what you said, but it made me question my own motives for ending our relationship


And I don't know why I'm lying
Even though I was certain of ending our relationship, I now find myself unsure if breaking up is the right choice, which makes me feel guilty and dishonest


Once so sure of my decision
I was so convinced that ending our relationship was the right decision


Now I'm just crying on your shoulder again
Now, I find myself weeping on your shoulder and seeking your comfort




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID CONEN, GRACE RISCH, ROLAND KNAUF, RUTH MARIA RENNER, VINCENT VON SCHLIPPENBACH

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