Late Goodbye
Poets of the Fall Lyrics
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Staring, bleak
Beer cans
Deer's eyes
On the asphalt
Underneath
Our crushed plans
Lonely street signs
Power lines
They keep on flashing
Flashing by
And we keep driving into the night
It's a late goodbye
Such a late goodbye
And we keep driving into the night
It's a late goodbye
Your breath
Hot upon my cheek
And we crossed
That line
You made me strong
When I was feeling weak
And we crossed
That one time
Screaming stop signs
Staring wild eyes
Keep on flashing
Flashing by
And we keep driving into the night
It's a late goodbye
Such a late goodbye
And we keep driving into the night
It's a late goodbye
The devil grins from ear to ear when he sees the hand he's dealt us
Points at your flaming hair and then we're playin' hide and seek
I can't breathe easy here 'less our trail's gone cold behind us
'til in the john mirror you stare at yourself grown old and weak
We keep driving into the night
It's a late goodbye
Such a late goodbye
And we keep driving into the night
It's a late goodbye
Such a late goodbye
And we keep driving into the night
It's a late goodbye
Such a late goodbye
And we keep driving into the night
It's a late goodbye
Such a late goodbye
And we keep driving into the night
It's a late goodbye
Such a late goodbye
And we keep driving into the night...
The lyrics to Poets of the Fall's song Late Goodbye are a reflection on the end of a relationship. The opening lines set the tone with imagery of a car accident, beer cans, and deer's eyes. These are symbols of wreckage and loss, and the same themes continue throughout the song as the singer reflects on the breakup.
The second verse is more personal, with the singer recalling physical intimacy and a shared moment of strength. The chorus then repeats the phrase "such a late goodbye," emphasizing the sense of regret and nostalgia that comes with leaving someone behind. The final verse shifts to a darker tone, depicting the devil watching from a distance while the couple drives away from their problems.
Overall, Late Goodbye is a powerful and emotional song about endings and moving on. The lyrics are poetic and evocative, and the music and vocals from Poets of the Fall add to the sense of melancholy and reflection.
Line by Line Meaning
In our headlights
We are in the car and the headlights are shining ahead of us
Staring, bleak
The environment in front of us is empty and depressing
Beer cans
There are beer cans around us, suggesting we may be in a desolate area
Deer's eyes
We see the eyes of a deer, possibly indicating a danger or warning sign
On the asphalt
We are on a road or highway
Underneath
Beneath the car and our feet, something is happening
Our crushed plans
Our expectations or goals may have been ruined
And my lies
The artist may have been deceitful and dishonest
Lonely street signs
Signs on the road that may indicate we are isolated
Power lines
Electricity cables connecting the area together
They keep on flashing
The light on the power lines keep turning on and off or flickering
Flashing by
Everything passes by very quickly during the drive
And we keep driving into the night
We continue driving through the darkness
It's a late goodbye
The realization that this may be our last drive together
Such a late goodbye
Reinforcing the fact that it has taken us a long time to end our relationship
Your breath
The smell of your breath right next to mine
Hot upon my cheek
Your breath is warm and close to my face
And we crossed
We crossed a boundary together
That line
This boundary may have been something that should not have been crossed
You made me strong
You helped me feel more empowered
When I was feeling weak
During a time when I was vulnerable
And we crossed
We crossed another boundary
That one time
This was a specific moment in time
Screaming stop signs
Stop signs that feel like they are screaming at us
Staring wild eyes
Eyes that seem to be staring at us in a wild way
The devil grins from ear to ear when he sees the hand he's dealt us
Referencing the idea of fate or destiny playing a role in our relationship
Points at your flaming hair and then we're playin' hide and seek
The devil seems to mock us by pointing out something trivial while we try to avoid facing reality
I can't breathe easy here 'less our trail's gone cold behind us
We cannot relax or feel safe until we are far enough away from our past
'til in the john mirror you stare at yourself grown old and weak
When we are finally alone and can reflect, we may regret growing old without each other
It's a late goodbye
Repeated to emphasize that this is a difficult ending
Such a late goodbye
Reiterating that this goodbye was long overdue
And we keep driving into the night...
The song ends with them driving into the night, uncertain of where they'll end up next
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MARKO SAARESTO, MARKUS KAARLONEN, OLLI TUKIAINEN
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@ivan019201
P o e t s of t h e F a l l
L a t e G o o d b y e
In our headlights
Staring, bleak
Beer cans
Deer's eyes
On the asphalt
Underneath
Our crushed plans
And my lies
Lonely street signs
Power lines
They keep on flashing
Flashing by
And we keep driving into the night
It's a late goodbye
Such a late goodbye
And we keep driving into the night
It's a late goodbye
Your breath
Hot upon my cheek
And we crossed
That line
You made me strong
When I was feeling weak
And we crossed
That one time
Screaming stop signs
Staring wild eyes
Keep on flashing
Flashing by
And we keep driving into the night
It's a late goodbye
Such a late goodbye
And we keep driving into the night
It's a late goodbye
The devil grins from ear to ear when he sees the hand he's dealt us
Points at your flaming hair and then we're playin' hide and seek
I can't breathe easy here 'less our trail's gone cold behind us
'Til then the john mirror you stare at yourself grown old and weak
We keep driving into the night
It's a late goodbye
Such a late goodbye
And we keep driving into the night
It's a late goodbye
Such a late goodbye
And we keep driving into the night
It's a late goodbye
Such a late goodbye
And we keep driving into the night
It's a late goodbye
Such a late goodbye
And we keep driving into the night
It's a late goodbye
Such a late goodbye
And we keep driving into the night...
@sadmansakib5759
In our headlights, staring, bleak, beer cans, deer's eyes
On the asphalt underneath, our crushed plans and my lies
Lonely street signs, powerlines, they keep on flashing, flashing by
And we keep driving into the night
It's a late goodbye, such a late goodbye
And we keep driving into the night
It's a late goodbye
Your breath hot upon my cheeck, and we crossed, that line
You made me strong when I was feeling weak, and we crossed, that one time
Screaming stop signs, staring wild eyes, keep on flashing, flashing by
And we keep driving into the night
It's a late goodbye, such a late goodbye
And we keep driving into the night
It's a late goodbye
The devil grins from ear to ear when he sees the hand he's dealt us
Points at your flaming hair, and then we're playing hide and seek
I can't breathe easy here, less our trail's gone cold behind us
Till' in the john mirror you stare at yourself grown old and weak
And we keep driving into the night
It's a late goodbye, such a late goodbye...
@erimbilgin4646
Rest in Peace, James McCaffrey. You were a core part of my childhood, and I will cherish the memories you gifted for the rest of my life. Thank you.
@Leoooooonardo
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@BrazenBlountsNetwork
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@justinhuston6855
I don't remember hearing of his passing When did this happen
@hobowarrior8818
@@justinhuston6855in 17 December
@NicholasLeeds
Thank you for this. I came here to do this same thing. RIP James.
@hugoperez9879
"I had a dream of my wife. She was dead, but it was alright."
Thank you for your performances James McCaffrey, your voice will forever remain iconic and be missed! R.I.P
@fadeskywards1245
That quote hits a lot differently after learning of James McCaffrey's passing. Heart-wrenching... Only way to describe it.
@CJsmuuv
You made me tear up😢 with this One dam bro
@Soresu118
To this day, I still don't know the meaning of this sentence.