Goodbye to Romance
Ozzy Osbourne Lyrics


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Yeasterday has been and gone
Tomorrow will I find the sun or will it rain
Everybody's having fun except me I'm the lonely one
I live in shame

I said hey goodbye to romance yeah
Goodbye to friends and to you
Goodbye to all the past
I guess we'll meet, we'll meet in the end

I've been the king, I've been the clown
Now broken wings can't hold me down
I'm free again
The jester with a broken crown
It won't be me this time around to love in vain

I said hey goodbye to romance yeah
Goodbye to friends and to you
Goodbye to all the past
I guess we'll meet, we'll meet in the end

And I feel the time is right
Although I know That you just might say to me
What ya gonna do
What ya gonna do
But I have to take this chance
Goodbye to friends and true romance
And to all of you and to all of you

Come on now
I said goodbye to romance yeah
Goodbye to friends and to you
Goodbye to all the past
I guess we'll meet, we'll meet in the end

And the weather's lookin' fine and I think the sun will shine again
And I feel I've cleared my mind all the past is left behind again

I said goodbye to romance
Goodbye to friends and to you




Goodbye to all the past
I guess we'll meet, we'll meet in the end

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ozzy Osbourne's "Goodbye to Romance" deal with the pain and regret of leaving behind friends and love in the past. Ozzy reflects on his life, recognizing that yesterday is gone and that he is unsure what tomorrow may bring. He feels isolated and ashamed, seeing others having fun while he remains alone. In response, Ozzy says goodbye to romance, friends, and the past, embarking on a new journey of self-discovery.


The song's lyrics also capture Ozzy's struggle with his own identity. As the "king" and "clown," he has experienced great highs and lows, but now his "broken wings" can't hold him down. He is free again, ready to face the future with a jester's wit and vulnerability. The song's final lines reflect Ozzy's newfound strength and optimism. He believes that the weather is looking fine, and that he has finally cleared his mind of the past. Though he may not know what the future holds, he is confident that he will find peace and happiness in the end.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeasterday has been and gone
The past is over and done with


Tomorrow will I find the sun or will it rain
Uncertainty and doubt about the future


Everybody's having fun except me I'm the lonely one
Feeling left out and alone while others enjoy themselves


I live in shame
A sense of guilt or regret for past actions or choices


I said hey goodbye to romance yeah
Saying farewell to love and relationships


Goodbye to friends and to you
Saying goodbye to people from the past


Goodbye to all the past
Letting go of the past and moving forward


I guess we'll meet, we'll meet in the end
Hope that things will work out and there will be a chance to reconcile


I've been the king, I've been the clown
Experiencing both triumphs and failures


Now broken wings can't hold me down
Overcoming obstacles that once held you back


I'm free again
Feeling liberated and unburdened


The jester with a broken crown
Suggesting a loss of status or power


It won't be me this time around to love in vain
Avoiding the mistakes of the past and not repeating them


And I feel the time is right
Feeling confident and prepared to move forward


Although I know That you just might say to me What ya gonna do What ya gonna do
Anticipating criticism or disapproval from others


But I have to take this chance
Taking a risk in pursuit of personal growth and happiness


And to all of you and to all of you
Saying goodbye to everyone from the past


And the weather's lookin' fine and I think the sun will shine again
Feeling hopeful and optimistic about the future


And I feel I've cleared my mind all the past is left behind again
Letting go of the past and embracing a fresh start




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: John Osbourne, Randy Rhoads, Robert Daisley

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