Hard to Say Goodbye
Performed by Beyoncé Knowles;Sharon Leal;Anika Noni Rose;Dreamgirls (Motion Picture Soundtrack) Lyrics
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We've each got to go our separate ways
And now were standing here helpless
Looking for something to say
We've been together a long time
We never thought it would end
You were always my friend
And its hard to say goodbye my love
Its hard to see you cry my love
Its hard to open up that door when you're not sure what you're going for
We didn't want this to happen
But we shouldn't feel sad
We had a good life together
Just remember all the times we had
You know I'll always love u
You know I'll always care
And no mater how far I may go
In my heart you'll always be there
And its hard to say goodbye my love
Its hard to see you cry my love
Its hard to open up that door when you're not sure what you're going for
But we've got to grow
We've got to try
Though its hard so hard
We have to say goodbye my love
We didn't make forever but I will always love you
We didn't make forever
But I will always love you
It's so hard
Baby its so hard
It's so hard
Baby its so hard
It's so hard
Baby its so hard
The lyrics to "Hard To Say Goodbye" convey the emotions of a couple that is separating after being together for a long time. The opening lines acknowledge the reality of the situation, that they are parting ways despite not wanting to. The helplessness and struggle that comes with this realization is what the second line describes. The rest of the lyrics talk about the memories they shared and the love they had for each other, and to keep that love in their hearts even as they move on to different paths.
The lyrics have a melancholic tone to them, but they also have a sense of peace and acceptance towards the end. It emphasizes the importance of remembering the good times and cherishing the love shared, even as they have to say goodbye. The message of the lyrics is relatable to anyone who has gone through a similar experience and makes it a poignant song.
Line by Line Meaning
We didn't make forever
Our love story has come to an end.
We've each got to go our separate ways
We must now take different paths.
And now were standing here helpless
We're at a loss for words and actions.
Looking for something to say
Trying to find the right words to express ourselves.
We've been together a long time
Our relationship has lasted a considerable amount of time.
We never thought it would end
We believed our love would last forever.
We were always so close to each other
We had a strong bond between us.
You were always my friend
You've always been more than a lover; you are also a dear friend.
And its hard to say goodbye my love
Parting ways with you is emotionally difficult.
Its hard to see you cry my love
Witnessing your tears and pain makes it even harder.
Its hard to open up that door when you're not sure what you're going for
Leaving the relationship when we're uncertain of what lies ahead is challenging.
We didn't want this to happen
The end of our love story is not what we desired.
But we shouldn't feel sad
We should be grateful for the good times we shared.
We had a good life together
Our relationship was full of love, happiness and fulfillment.
Just remember all the times we had
Let's cherish and hold onto our beautiful memories.
You know I'll always love u
My love for you will remain constant.
You know I'll always care
You'll always hold a special place in my heart.
And no mater how far I may go
Even if I go far away, our connection will never fade.
In my heart you'll always be there
You'll forever hold a special place in my heart.
But we've got to grow
Growth requires change, which can be painful.
We've got to try
We must make an effort for our individual growth.
Though its hard so hard
This journey will not be easy.
We have to say goodbye my love
We must bid farewell to our love story.
We didn't make forever but I will always love you
Our love story may have been short-lived, but my love for you will never die.
It's so hard
Saying goodbye is a recurring thought that is overwhelming.
Baby its so hard
These emotional feelings are bringing sadness and distress.
It's so hard
The pain of departing is unbearable.
Baby its so hard
These emotions make me feel helpless.
It's so hard
Bidding farewell to a loved one is difficult to cope with emotionally.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HENRY D. KRIEGER, TOM EYEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-fi7ps5br1v
We didn't make forever.
We each got to go our seperate way,
And now we're standing here, helpless,
Looking for something to say
We've been together a long time.
We never thought it would end.
We were always so close to each other;
You were always my friend.
And it's hard to say good-bye, my love.
Hard to see you cry, my love.
Hard to open up that door.
You're not sure what you're going for
We didn't want this to happen,
But we shouldn't feel sad.
We had a good life together.
Just remember, remember, all the times we had.
You'll know I'll always love you.
You'll know I'll always care.
And no matter how far I may go, In my hart, You'll always be there.
(It's so hard) And it's hard to say good-bye, my love.
Hard to see you cry, my love.
Hard to open up that door.
You're not sure what you're going for.
We've got to work it, We've got to try,
Though it's hard, so hard We have to say good-bye
(Baby, it's so hard.) We didn't make forever.
But I’ll always love you
We didn't make forever.
But I’ll always love you
(Baby, it's so hard)
@zayew_
We didn't make forever.
We each got to go our seperate way,
And now we're standing here, helpless,
Looking for something to say.
We've been together a long time.
We never thought it would end.
We were always so close to each other;
You were always my friend.
And it's hard to say good-bye, my love.
It's hard to see you cry, my love.
Hard to open up that door.
When you're not sure what you're going for.
We didn't want this to happen,
But we shouldn't feel sad.
We had a good life together.
Just remember, remember, all the times we had.
You know I'll always love you
You know I'll always care
And know matter how far (far I may go) I may go,
In my heart, you'll always be there
(It's so hard) hard to say good-bye, my love.
(Baby, it's so hard) hard to see you cry, my love.
(It's so hard) hard to open up that door,
When you're not sure what you're going for.
(It's so hard.)
Good-bye my love.
(Baby, it's so hard.)
We didn't make forever.
It's so hard.
I can feel there's something more.
(When you're not sure what you're going for.)
We've gotta grow,
We've gotta try,
Though it's hard, so hard
We have to say good-bye
Though it's hard, so hard
We have to say
We didn't make forever.
But I will always love you.
We didn't make forever.
But I will always love you.
It's so hard.
Baby it's so hard
It's so hard.
Baby it's so hard.
(Repeat till end of song)
@amandasequins6215
Deena (The Dreams) we didn't make forever
We've each got to go our seperate way
And now we're standing here, helpless
Looking for something to say
We've been together a long time
We never thought it would end
We were always so close to each other
You were always my friend
And it's hard to say good-bye, my love
Hard to see you cry, my love
Hard to open up that door
When you're not sure what you're going for
We didn't want this to happen
But we shouldn't feel sad
We had a good life together
Just remember, remember, all the times we had
You know I'll always love you
You know I'll always care
And no matter I'll far I may go
In my heart you'll always be there
And it's hard to say good-bye, my love
(It's so hard)
Hard to see you cry, my love (It's so hard)
Hard to open up that door
When you're not sure what you're going for
But we've got to grow we've got to try
Though it's hard so hard
We've got to say goodbye
(We didn't make forever
But I'll always love you)
But I'll always love you
(We didn't make forever
But I'll always love you)
But I'll always love you
(It's so hard, baby it's so hard) hard
@isabelalzateproductions9102
I think that this is Beyonce's best genre for her voice.
@manuelorozco7760
Admire Women With Isabel Alzate Been a while since I heard anything new from her
@DiorD737
I honestly think it’s classical that fits her best
@thatdudetho2715
Yes gawd
@thekeith-donovanexperience
It’s soft and non-country
@reactwithbri5703
I always cry on this part lol❤😂😢 I wish there was a 2. This movie was such a masterpiece!!! Soundtrack and all
@apisekaiona3963
This scene made my dumb ass cry.
@evettematthews4083
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 this comment made my day. Love to laugh. Thank you!
@Shinestyles4U
Apiseka Iona Omg 😭🤣🤣🤣❤️
@dariusstorms9128
I'd be more concerned if you didn't cry at this scene, tbh