Say Goodbye
Rufus and Jamal Lyrics


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Call me when you're coming to town
Just as soon as your plane puts down
Call me on the telephone
But only if you're traveling alone
Counting down the hours
Through the sunshine and the showers
Today's the day
You're finally going to come my way

Let's make a date to see a movie
Some foreign film from gay Paris
I know you like to think you've got taste
So I'll let you choose the time and place
Have some dinner for two
In some eastside rendezvous
Then we'll walk
Arm in arm around the block and talk

Tonight you're mine
Let's not waste time

I do believe the die is cast
Let's try and make the night-time last
And I don't know where it's coming from
But I want to kiss you till my mouth get numb
I want to make love to you
Till the day comes breaking through




And when the sun is high in the sky
We'll kiss and say goodbye

Overall Meaning

The song "Say Goodbye" by Rufus and Jamal is a wistful, romantic tune that captures the anticipation and excitement of a long-awaited reunion between two lovers. The lyrics speak directly to the singer's desire to spend time with their significant other, counting down the hours until they arrive in town and making plans for a perfect day and night together. The singer is eager to please their partner, suggesting a foreign film and letting them choose the time and place for dinner. The lyrics also reveal a deep longing for physical intimacy, with the singer confessing that they want to kiss their partner until their mouth is numb and make love to them until dawn.


The song's overall mood is one of bittersweet longing, as the title suggests that the lovers will have to say goodbye at the end of their time together. Despite this inevitable sadness, the lyrics suggest that the singer is determined to make the most of their time with their partner and create memories that will stay with them long after their departure.


Line by Line Meaning

Call me when you're coming to town
Contact me when you arrive in town


Just as soon as your plane puts down
As soon as you land, give me a call


Call me on the telephone
Get in touch with me by phone


But only if you're traveling alone
But only if you're not with anyone else


Counting down the hours
Eagerly awaiting your arrival


Through the sunshine and the showers
Despite any type of weather


Today's the day
Finally, the long awaited day has arrived


You're finally going to come my way
You're finally coming to see me


Let's make a date to see a movie
Let's schedule a time to go to the movies


Some foreign film from gay Paris
A foreign romantic movie from Paris


I know you like to think you've got taste
I know you believe that you have good taste


So I'll let you choose the time and place
Therefore, you can choose when and where we go


Have some dinner for two
Share a meal together


In some eastside rendezvous
In a romantic location in the east side of town


Then we'll walk
Afterward, we'll go for a stroll


Arm in arm around the block and talk
Holding each other close while walking and conversing


Tonight you're mine
This evening, you belong to me


Let's not waste time
Let's not spend any time idly


I do believe the die is cast
I have a feeling our fate is sealed


Let's try and make the night-time last
Let's try to make the night last as long as possible


And I don't know where it's coming from
I don't know why I feel this way


But I want to kiss you till my mouth get numb
But I want to kiss you until I can't feel my lips anymore


I want to make love to you
I want to be intimate with you


Till the day comes breaking through
Until the sun rises


And when the sun is high in the sky
And when it's noon


We'll kiss and say goodbye
We'll share a final kiss and part ways




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KATE MCGARRIGLE

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