Goodbye
My Darkest Days Lyrics

She's yelling on the phone, she's yelling on the phone again.
She's screaming and shouting over the phone repeatedly.

And she's banging on the door; she's losing all control again.
She is hitting the door with force and has lost all sense of self-control.

What's she doing in the tub?
What is she doing while spending time in the tub?

She's shooting up the junk again.
She is injecting drugs again.

And all the water in the stream couldn't ever wash her clean, in my head.
Although she tries to cleanse herself of her addiction, it will never be entirely possible in the artist's mind.

And I'm leaving
The singer is attempting to move on and leave this situation.

Demon with the needles leaning over your shoulder.
The image of a demon with needles is a metaphorical way of illustrating the addiction she is struggling with and how it haunts those around her constantly.

It's over.
The relationship is ending due to the addiction and the issues it brings.

I pictured this differently.
The artist had a different idea of what their relationship would be like.

I cast us in perfect light.
The artist imagined that they would have a perfect, loving relationship.

I'd trade an eternity, for what's been taken away.
The singer would sacrifice anything to get back what they've lost due to the addiction.

(Feels like) the future for you and me, (our lives) fades in the failing light,
It seems like their future together is dimming and becoming less of a possibility.

(This time) you drowned us in misery, (that's why) you forced me to say
Her addiction has brought them both significant pain and distress, causing the singer to make the difficult decision to leave.

Goodbye, my love, so long, you've thrown us away.
The singer is saying goodbye to their love because they feel like the addiction has ruined their relationship completely.

It's been going on for months, said she'd only done it once with friends.
The addiction has been ongoing for months, but she keeps insisting it's only been a one-time occurrence with friends.

I couldn't keep her clean at all, every dealer that she called was a friend.
The artist was unable to help her get clean, and every person she contacted for drugs was someone she considered a friend.

Believe it.
The artist is urging the listener to believe the reality of the situation, rather than the lies the addict may be telling.

I remember how it worked, back when we were both in love again, made-up memories.
The singer recalls their relationship in a positive light, missing how things used to be, but wonders how much was real and how much was idealized in their memories.

They were few and far between, no it wasn't meant to be from then.
The good times and happy moments were rare, and it became clear that it was never going to work out for them.

Been stuck inside a dream, woke up and I could breathe the air.
The artist felt trapped, but now they are awake and able to breathe freely, indicating a sense of liberation.

Been down this road before I'll make it on my own I swear.
The artist has been through a similar situation previously but is confident they can make it on their own this time.

Goodbye, (I'm saving her), my love, (I wave to her)
The artist is saying goodbye to the addict, but they still harbor love and care for her, hoping to save her from this addiction.

(So long), you've thrown us away
The addict has thrown away their relationship and the future they could have had together due to the addiction.