One Goodbye
Randall King Lyrics
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One good highway that goes on and on and on
Good and gone is what I wanna be tonight
One good road and one goodbye
One good rain, really comin' down
If you don't love me let it come and
Flood me til I down
What I need to wash me clean on outta sight
If where I'm going looks like,
Where I've been then I might
Keep on driving til I
Outrun my headlights
Somewhere down the line
Someday I'm gonna find
One good reason not to cry
One good thing we almost had
Looking at you not looking at me only makes me sad
So on four good wheels
Cross one state line
I'll be gone with one goodbye
If where I'm going looks like,
Where I've been then I might
Keep on driving til I
Outrun my headlights
And somewhere down the line
Someplace I'm bound to find
One good reason not to cry
One good road straight and long
One good highway that goes on and on and on
Good and gone is what I wanna be tonight
One good road and one goodbye
One goodbye
The song "One Goodbye" by Randall King is about a man who is searching for a way to escape his heartbreak and start anew. The lyrics describe his desire for a long and straight road that goes on endlessly, with no end in sight. He wants to be "good and gone" tonight, and the only way he believes he can do this is with "one good road and one goodbye."
The lyrics also speak about the healing power of rain- "one good rain"- which he hopes will wash away his pain and allow him to start anew. The rain is almost seen as a purifier or a way of washing away his troubles, and he is hoping for that one good rain to come and help him move on.
The man is clearly in a lot of pain and is ready to leave it all behind- he doesn't care where he goes, as long as it is not where he has been before. He hopes to find a reason not to cry somewhere down the line but until then, he just wants to be gone with one goodbye- a way of starting again.
Overall, the song can be interpreted as a metaphor for moving on from heartbreak and looking for a new beginning, with the only things needed being a good road and the power of the rain.
Line by Line Meaning
One good road straight and long
I need a clear path forward in my life
One good highway that goes on and on and on
I need an endless journey to distract me from my pain
Good and gone is what I wanna be tonight
I want to forget about my problems and leave everything behind
One good road and one goodbye
All I need is a direction and the courage to leave
One good rain, really comin' down
I need a powerful force to help me wash away my pain
If you don't love me let it come and
Flood me til I down
If you don't love me, I want to feel the full force of rejection
What I need to wash me clean on outta sight
I need a fresh start to forget about my past
Is one good rain and one goodbye
All I need is a cleansing rain and the strength to say goodbye
If where I'm going looks like,
Where I've been then I might
Keep on driving til I
Outrun my headlights
If my future looks like my past, I'll keep driving until I can't see where I'm going
Somewhere down the line
Someday I'm gonna find
One good reason not to cry
I hope to find something that makes me happy and stops me from crying
One good thing we almost had
Looking at you not looking at me only makes me sad
Thinking about what we could have had, but didn't, makes me sad
So on four good wheels
Cross one state line
I'll be gone with one goodbye
I'll leave everything behind and start new in a different state
One goodbye
One farewell is all I need to start over
Contributed by Gabriel I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@juatawnachase9902
He has that old classic country voice!
@randalldennis188
Great to hear! I’m about the same age as George Strait and have been listening to him since day one. Thankfully now it sounds like there’ll be someone to fill his boots for my kids and grandkids. All the best Randall.
@ajwiisonwiison1591
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@TylerPotter-wh1lj
Great to hear I’m about the same age as George strait and have been listening to him since day one thankfully
@1954fla
In the world of “real country music” this would certainly be a number 1 hit. It’s a shame country music radio has hijacked real country music and keeps the world from hearing great country music artists and songs like this. Great job Randall. You are the replacement for the legendary George Strait’
@nancyfriemel3222
I love his voice and his music!
@juliebridges1157
yep!! wow...
@georgemancinas6023
Me too, greetings from Mexico to all people!
@amyshoe989
Love this— everything Randall does is perfection!! Thank you for keeping real country music alive & well!
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