Kiss and Say Goodbye
N-Phase 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 song Kiss and Say Goodbye by N-Phase is a heart-wrenching ballad that depicts the painful decision of letting go of a love that cannot be. The lyrics tell the story of two lovers who have been meeting secretly for some time, but due to obligations and ties beyond their control, they must part ways. The singer acknowledges that this is the saddest day of his life, and that he has summoned his partner to break the news. He wishes to hold her one last time before she walks away, urging her not to look back, so that he can remember her just like this. In the second verse, the singer continues to struggle with the decision they have made, acknowledging that they have been meeting for a long time and that what they have done is wrong. However, he believes that this is the right thing to do, as they both have ties and obligations that they cannot ignore. He acknowledges that it will hurt him to say goodbye, but hopes that his partner can understand and try to move on.
The song's lyrics are emotionally charged and beautifully written, conveying the pain of letting go of someone you love. The melody is simple, with a slow, haunting rhythm that underscores the melancholic tone of the lyrics. The song was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming N-Phase's signature song. Many covers of the song have been made over the years, including versions by Barry White, Gloria Gaynor, and The Manhattan Transfer. The song has been widely used in movies, TV shows, and commercials, cementing its status as a classic love ballad.
Line by Line Meaning
This has got to be the saddest day of my life
I am feeling extremely sad and heartbroken right now.
I called you here today for a bit of bad news
I asked you to meet with me today because I have some sad news to share with you.
I won't be able to see you any more
We will no longer be able to see each other.
Because of my obligations
This is due to my responsibilities and commitments that I cannot ignore.
And the ties that you have
And also because of the attachments and relationships that you have.
We've been meeting here every day
We've been meeting at this location on a regular basis.
And since this is our last date together
Since this will be our last time seeing each other.
I want to hold you just one more time
I want to embrace and hold you for the last time.
When you turn and walk away
As you leave and walk away.
Don't look back I want to remember you just like this
Please don't turn around because I want to remember you just as you are now.
Let's just kiss
Let's share a last kiss.
And say goodbye
And then say our final goodbyes.
I had to meet you here today
I needed to meet with you at this location.
There's just so many things to say
There are many things I need to express and convey to you.
Please don't stop me till I'm through
Please let me finish speaking without interrupting me.
This is something I hate to do
This is something that I do not want to do, but it must be done.
We've been meeting here so long
We've been meeting at this location for quite some time.
I guess what we done was wrong
I suppose what we have been doing is not right or acceptable.
Please, darling, don't you cry
Please do not cry, my dear.
Let's just kiss and say goodbye
Let's share a last kiss and say our final goodbyes.
Many months have passed us by
Many months have elapsed since we first met.
I'm gonna miss you I can't lie
I will miss you very much, I cannot deny this.
I've got ties and so do you
I am connected to others and so are you.
I just think this is the thing to do
I believe that this is the best course of action.
It's gonna hurt me I can't lie
This will be painful for me, I cannot pretend otherwise.
Maybe you'll meet another guy
Perhaps you will meet someone else.
Understand me won't you try, try, try
Please try to understand my situation and my decision.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Winfred Lovett
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