Goodbye Again
Olivia Newton-John Lyrics
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There's frosting on the window pane and sorrow in your eyes
The stars are fading quietly, the night is nearly gone
You slowly turn away from me and tears begin to come
And it's
Goodbye again, I'm sorry to be leaving you
Goodbye again, 'cause if you didn't know
It's goodbye again, and I wish you could tell me
It seems a shame to leave you now, the days are soft and warm
I long to lay me down again and hold you in my arms
I long to kiss the tears away and give you back your smile
But other voices beckon me and for a little while
It's
Goodbye again, I'm sorry to be leaving you
Goodbye again, 'cause if you didn't know
It's goodbye again, and I wish you could tell me
Why do we always fight when I have to go?
I have to go and see some friends of mine, and some that I don't know
And some who aren't familiar with my name
It's something that's inside of me, not hard to understand
It's anyone who will listen to me sing
But if your hours are empty now, and who am I to blame
You think if I was always here our love would be the same
But as it is, the time we have is worth the time alone
And lying by your side, the greatest peace I've ever known
But it's
Goodbye again, I'm sorry to be leaving you
Goodbye again, 'cause if you didn't know
It's goodbye again, and I wish you could tell me
Why do we always fight when I have to go?
The lyrics to Olivia Newton-John's "Goodbye Again" narrate the familiar and universal experience of having to say goodbye to a loved one. The song presents a melancholic atmosphere and describes the moment just before departing, when the sun is rising, and the stars are fading away. The singer acknowledges the sorrow in their partner's eyes and feels the tears coming up as they slowly turn away. The chorus repeats the phrase "goodbye again," expressing regret and sadness at having to leave their significant other once more.
The second verse presents a sense of longing to stay, with the singer expressing their desire to lie down again, hold their partner in their arms, and kiss the tears away. However, the desire to pursue their passion for music and perform for audiences beckons them away, and they feel the need to see their friends, family, and even strangers who will listen to them sing. In the final verse, the singer acknowledges the potential guilt their partner might feel about their departure and wonders if their relationship would be different if they were always around. Still, they recognize the value of the time they have together and assure their loved one that lying by their side brings them the greatest peace they have ever known.
Line by Line Meaning
It's five o'clock this morning and the sun is on the rise
The early morning hours have arrived, and daylight is approaching
There's frosting on the window pane and sorrow in your eyes
The windows are covered in ice, and you appear to be feeling sad
The stars are fading quietly, the night is nearly gone
The night sky is losing its stars, and the darkness is dwindling
You slowly turn away from me and tears begin to come
You turn your body and start to cry
And it's
Goodbye again, I'm sorry to be leaving you
I'm sorry that I must leave you again
Goodbye again, 'cause if you didn't know
In case you were unaware, it's time for me to go
It's goodbye again, and I wish you could tell me
I would appreciate it if you could explain
Why do we always fight when I have to go?
I don't understand why we always argue when it's time for me to leave
It seems a shame to leave you now, the days are soft and warm
It's regrettable that I must leave you during such comfortable, pleasant days
I long to lay me down again and hold you in my arms
I desire to rest and wrap my arms around you once more
I long to kiss the tears away and give you back your smile
I want to soothe you by wiping away your tears and returning your smile
But other voices beckon me and for a little while
However, I feel called by other people for a short time
It's
Goodbye again, I'm sorry to be leaving you
Once again, I'm sorry that I have to leave you
Goodbye again, 'cause if you didn't know
In case you weren't aware, it's time for me to go once more
It's goodbye again, and I wish you could tell me
I would appreciate it if you could explain to me
Why do we always fight when I have to go?
The reason why we always seem to argue when I have to leave is not clear to me
I have to go and see some friends of mine, and some that I don't know
I must depart and spend time with friends, including some who are unfamiliar to you
And some who aren't familiar with my name
There will be some individuals whom I will meet for the first time
It's something that's inside of me, not hard to understand
It's a quality I possess that is relatively simple to comprehend
It's anyone who will listen to me sing
There are people who are willing to listen when I perform musically
But if your hours are empty now, and who am I to blame
If you're feeling lonely at the moment, it's not my fault, but I'm sorry
You think if I was always here our love would be the same
You seem to believe that if I stayed around all the time, our love would remain unchanged
But as it is, the time we have is worth the time alone
However, the time we spend together is still valuable even though I must leave sometimes
And lying by your side, the greatest peace I've ever known
Being with you brings me the greatest sense of calmness and tranquility that I have ever felt before
But it's
Goodbye again, I'm sorry to be leaving you
Once again, I apologize for having to leave you
Goodbye again, 'cause if you didn't know
Just in case you didn't know, it's time for me to go again
It's goodbye again, and I wish you could tell me
I wish you could explain to me
Why do we always fight when I have to go?
I still don't understand why we argue every time I have to leave
Lyrics Β© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN DENVER
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@sooon4123
It's five o'clock this morning and the sun is on the rise
There's frosting on the window pane and sorrow in your eyes
The stars are fading quietly, the night is nearly gone
You slowly turn away from me and tears begin to come
And it's
Goodbye again, I'm sorry to be leaving you
Goodbye again, 'cause if you didn't know
It's goodbye again, and I wish you could tell me
Why do we always fight when I have to go?
It seems a shame to leave you now, the days are soft and warm
I long to lay me down again and hold you in my arms
I long to kiss the tears away and give you back your smile
But other voices beckon me and for a little while
It's
Goodbye again, I'm sorry to be leaving you
Goodbye again, 'cause if you didn't know
It's goodbye again, and I wish you could tell me
Why do we always fight when I have to go?
I have to go and see some friends of mine, and some that I don't know
And some who aren't familiar with my name
It's something that's inside of me, not hard to understand
It's anyone who will listen to me sing
But if your arms are empty now, then who am I to blame
You think if I was always here our love would be the same
But as it is, the time we have is worth the time alone
And lying by your side, the greatest peace I've ever known
But it's
Goodbye again, I'm sorry to be leaving you
Goodbye again, 'cause if you didn't know
It's goodbye again, and I wish you could tell me
Why do we always fight when I have to go?
@candidacarino669
Millions and millions of people are feeling sad, knowing that you've gone, and there are those who are crying, too. R.I.P. Sandy and we bid you goodbye!
@karenwright82
Olivia passed away today. Aug. 8, 2022. Hearing her voice brings comfort. The voice of an angel. Good-bye ONJ. RIP. Love and Light.
@ayn_kilolima
This song hits differently now that sheβs gone. RIP Olivia π
@cloudine5043
Sie war eine der GrΓΆΓten, der Besten! Sie wird fehlen....sehr sogar!
@ericburow6436
I know this was John Denver's song originally, but her rendition carries her spirit. RIP, Olivia.
@richboyant2378
I won't lie. She sung the hell out this song. MASTER PIECE
@noemifreidman
Wish You Could Come Back And Never Say Goodbye Again....
@NYDaughter1972
I love Olivia.Β Her voice comforts me in a way nothing else does.
@paulkane7771
This album cover was probably the first image I saw of Olivia, and I fell in love with her, and her singing. May this sweet angel rest in peace forever.
@lawrencegreen9142
Reading your comment, Paul, brings a smile to my face ... as the same is so true for me too ... when I was 12. And so it is, amazing and true that this album will always be one of the very finest ever! Loving Arms is my favorite song of them all!