Hey That's No Way To Say Goodbye
Monroe Michael Lyrics

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I loved you in the morning
Our kisses deep and warm
Your hair upon the pillow
Like a sleepy golden storm.
Yes, many loved before us
I know that we are not new
In city and in forest
They smiled like me and you.

But now it's come to distances
And both of us must try
Your eyes are soft with sorrow
Hey, that's no way to say goodbye.

I'm not looking for another
As I wander in my time
Walk me to the corner
Our steps will always rhyme.
You know my love goes with you
As your love stays with me
It's just the way it changes

Like the shoreline and the sea.
But lets not talk of love or chains
And things we can't untie,
Your eyes are soft with sorrow,
Hey, that's no way to say goodbye.

I loved you in the morning
Our kisses deep and warm
Your hair upon the pillow
Like a sleepy golden storm.
Yes, many loved before us
I know that we are not new
In city and in forest
They smiled like me and you.
But let's not talk of love or chains
And things we can't untie,

Your eyes are soft with sorrow,
Hey, that's no way to say goodbye.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Monroe Michael's "Hey That's No Way To Say Goodbye" depict the sorrowful ending of a romantic relationship. The song starts off describing the couple's passionate and intimate moments in the morning, with "kisses deep and warm" and "hair upon the pillow like a sleepy golden storm." The singer acknowledges that many others have loved before them, but it doesn't diminish the intensity of their own relationship, and the fact that both smiled like the others in the city and in the forest.

However, now they are faced with the reality of being apart from each other, as they must try to make the distance work. The singer notes the sorrow in the other person's eyes, as they struggle to bid goodbye to each other in a way that is fitting for what they have shared. As the second verse begins, the singer attempts to lighten the mood, saying that they are not seeking another love as they wander through the world. He suggests to the other person that they walk together to the corner, where their steps will always rhyme, but acknowledges that their love is changing "like the shoreline and the sea."

As the song nears its end, the singer suggests that they avoid talking about love or things they cannot change, and instead recognize the sadness of parting in a way that honors the love they once had. The song ends with a repetition of the initial verses and the refrain that "that's no way to say goodbye."

Line by Line Meaning

I loved you in the morning
I cherished every moment we spent together, including the mornings we woke up beside each other.

Our kisses deep and warm
Our affection for each other ran deep and created a warmth that was palpable.

Your hair upon the pillow / Like a sleepy golden storm.
Your hair was always a beautiful mess when you woke up, like a golden storm on the pillow, and I loved it.

Yes, many loved before us / I know that we are not new / In city and in forest / They smiled like me and you.
We are not the first or only couple to feel the way we do, and many have found happiness like we have in both urban and rural areas.

But now it's come to distances / And both of us must try / Your eyes are soft with sorrow / Hey, that's no way to say goodbye.
We must face the challenge of distance between us, but it's important we stay strong and not let our goodbyes be filled with sorrow.

I'm not looking for another / As I wander in my time / Walk me to the corner / Our steps will always rhyme.
I am not seeking another love interest as I continue down my life's path, so let's enjoy the time we have together, walking side by side and enjoying each other's company.

You know my love goes with you / As your love stays with me / It's just the way it changes / Like the shoreline and the sea.
Although distance may separate us for a time, our love will continue to exist and endure, even as it changes like the ebb and flow of the shoreline and sea.

But lets not talk of love or chains / And things we can't untie / Your eyes are soft with sorrow / Hey, that's no way to say goodbye.
It's best we not focus on romantic gestures or anything that will create emotional attachments, as it will only make our goodbyes more painful and difficult.

I loved you in the morning / Our kisses deep and warm / Your hair upon the pillow / Like a sleepy golden storm.
I continue to cherish every moment we share and reminiscing about the times we spent together, including the mornings we shared our warmth and affection.

Yes, many loved before us / I know that we are not new / In city and in forest / They smiled like me and you.
We're not alone in the feelings we've shared; others in many other places have experienced the same joys over the years.

But let's not talk of love or chains / And things we can't untie / Your eyes are soft with sorrow / Hey, that's no way to say goodbye.
It's best we not focus on romantic gestures or anything that will create emotional attachments, as it will only make our goodbyes more painful and difficult.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Leonard Cohen

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