Goodbye
Overdrive Orchestra Lyrics


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You build me up; you tear me down
You say you're mine, then you turn around and walk away
You're out all night; you sleep all day
I know I'm not the best, but still you stay with me

Never gonna leave you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna hurt you
Never gonna say goodbye to you

I'm out all day; I'm never home
I keep you waiting, all alone
But still you stay; unlock the door
And now I know that I ain't never gonna leave you anymore

Never gonna leave you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna hurt you
Never gonna say goodbye to you

Never gonna leave you
Never gonna make you cry




Never gonna hurt you
Never gonna say goodbye to you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Goodbye by Overdrive Orchestra are about a complicated relationship between two individuals who experience a lot of ups and downs. The relationship seems to be codependent, with one person always needing the other to stay close despite the many problems they face. The lyrics describe the emotional turmoil that comes with staying in a relationship that is not always the healthiest, but one that feels impossible to leave.


In the first verse, the lyrics describe how the partner tears the singer down and walks away despite claiming that they belong together. The partner seems to have inconsistent behavior and is out all night, sleeping all day. The singer acknowledges that they are not perfect, but despite it all, the partner stays with them. The chorus repeats the phrase "never gonna leave you, never gonna make you cry, never gonna hurt you, never gonna say goodbye to you" as a pledge to remain with the partner no matter what.


The second verse describes how the singer is never home, leaving the partner waiting all alone. The partner stays anyway and unlocks the door, indicating forgiveness despite the many problems. The lyrics end with a repetition of the chorus, solidifying the pledge to stay together.


Overall, the lyrics of Goodbye by Overdrive Orchestra showcase a complicated relationship where one partner is inconsistent, and the other partner clings despite it all, ultimately pledging to stay together no matter what.


Line by Line Meaning

You build me up; you tear me down
You praise me and then criticize me, causing me to feel both confident and unsure of myself.


You say you're mine, then you turn around and walk away
You claim to be committed to me, but then you disappear and abandon me.


You're out all night; you sleep all day
You are gone during the night and rest during the day, leaving me alone and feeling neglected.


I know I'm not the best, but still you stay with me
I recognize my flaws, but you choose to remain in a relationship with me despite them.


Never gonna leave you
I promise to stick by your side.


Never gonna make you cry
I vow to not cause you emotional pain.


Never gonna hurt you
I promise to not harm you physically or emotionally.


Never gonna say goodbye to you
I swear to never abandon or leave you.


I'm out all day; I'm never home
I am frequently absent from home and unavailable to spend time with you.


I keep you waiting, all alone
I keep you waiting and feeling isolated while I am away.


But still you stay; unlock the door
Despite my absence, you remain committed to our relationship and welcome me back with open arms.


And now I know that I ain't never gonna leave you anymore
I have come to realize that I will never again abandon you or our relationship.




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