According to the Slow Songfacts, Sarah spent the early years of her life in Pakistan,having been born in Islamabad on 3rd June 1979, where her father was the chief-engineer of the enormous Tarbela Dam, 30 miles to the northwest of Islamabad. The youngest of seven children, living in an expat colony without TV or newspapers, Rumer and her family would often sing and write songs together. Her brother Rob gave Rumer her first guitar; which she taught herself to play, and on which, years later, she wrote all the songs on her debut album, Seasons of My Soul.
The singer/songwriter spent her teenage years in Carlisle at Newman School before leaving at 16 to pursue her ambition. It has been a hard slog but years later she is finally hitting the big time and gradually becoming a household name. She now hopes her success will inspire other young people to follow their dreams.
Having had her single listed ahead of its release on both Radio 2 and Magic FM, she is also preparing to support Jools Holland on his UK tour this autumn – the finale being a show at the Albert Hall.
She also has a celebrity fan in the form of easy listening legend Burt Bacharach, who invited her to sing for him when she visited California.
Goodbye Girl
Rumer Lyrics
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And now that I have found you, you must not slip away
I know it's hard believin' the words you've heard before
But darlin' you must trust them just once more
'Cause baby goodbye doesn't mean forever
Let me tell you goodbye doesn't mean
We'll never be together again
'Cause the things you do my goodbye girl
Will bring me back to you
I know you've been taken, afraid to hurt again
You fight the love you feel for me instead of givin' in
But I can wait forever, helpin' you to see
That I was meant for you and you for me
'Cause goodbye doesn't mean forever
Let me tell you goodbye doesn't mean we'll never be together again
Though we may be so far apart you still will have my heart
So forget your past my goodbye girl
'Cause now you're home at last
Let me tell you, goodbye doesn't mean forever
Let me tell you, goodbye doesn't mean forever
Let me tell you, goodbye doesn't mean forever
Let me tell you, goodbye doesn't mean forever
The song "Goodbye Girl" by Rumer is a heartfelt ballad about reassuring a lover who has been hurt before and is afraid to trust again. The lyrics echo the sentiment that goodbye doesn't necessarily mean forever, and that love can always find a way to bring people back together. The opening lines capture the essence of the song, as the singer tells her lover that she has been waiting for love all her life, and now that she has found it, she doesn't want to let it slip away. The lyrics reveal the singer's understanding of the difficulties and doubts that her lover may be experiencing, as she encourages him to trust her words and not to give up on their love.
The chorus of the song is perhaps the most memorable part, as it repeats the phrase "goodbye doesn't mean forever" several times. This reinforces the message that the singer is trying to convey, which is that love can transcend even the most difficult circumstances. The lyrics go on to describe how the singer is willing to wait forever for her lover to overcome his fears, and how their love was meant to be. The verse that follows further emphasizes the singer's commitment to her lover, as she tells him that he still has her heart even if they are far apart.
Line by Line Meaning
All your life you've waited for love to come and stay
You have spent your entire life waiting for love to stay with you
And now that I have found you, you must not slip away
Now that I have found you, you must not let me go
I know it's hard believin' the words you've heard before
I know it's difficult for you to believe the promises you've been told in the past
But darlin' you must trust them just once more
But my love, you must trust me and my promises just one more time
'Cause baby goodbye doesn't mean forever
Because my dear, saying goodbye doesn't mean we will never see each other again
Let me tell you goodbye doesn't mean
Let me assure you that goodbye doesn't mean
We'll never be together again
We will certainly be together again
If you wake up and I'm not there, I won't be long away
If you wake up and I'm not by your side, I won't be away for long
'Cause the things you do my goodbye girl
Because your actions, my dear goodbye girl,
Will bring me back to you
Will ultimately bring me back to you
I know you've been taken, afraid to hurt again
I understand that you've been hurt before and are scared of getting hurt again
You fight the love you feel for me instead of givin' in
You are resisting the love you feel for me instead of letting it take over
But I can wait forever, helpin' you to see
But I can wait for as long as it takes, helping you realize
That I was meant for you and you for me
That we were meant for each other
Though we may be so far apart you still will have my heart
Even if we are far apart, you will always have my heart
So forget your past my goodbye girl
So let go of your past, my dear goodbye girl,
'Cause now you're home at last
Because you have finally found your way home to me
Let me tell you, goodbye doesn't mean forever
Let me reassure you that saying goodbye doesn't mean we're done for good
Let me tell you, goodbye doesn't mean forever
Let me tell you again that goodbye doesn't mean we're done for good
Let me tell you, goodbye doesn't mean forever
Once more, let me remind you that saying goodbye doesn't mean we'll never see each other again
Let me tell you, goodbye doesn't mean forever
Finally, you must know that goodbye doesn't mean we're over for good
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID A. GATES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@celsantiago2226
All your life you've waited for love to come and stay
And now that I have found you, you must not slip away
I know it's hard believin' the words you've heard before
But darlin' you must trust them just once more
'Cause baby goodbye doesn't mean forever
Let me tell you goodbye doesn't mean
We'll never be together again
If you wake up and I'm not there, I won't be long away
'Cause the things you do my goodbye girl
Will bring me back to you
I know you've been taken, afraid to hurt again
You fight the love you feel for me instead of givin' in
But I can wait forever, helpin' you to see
That I was meant for you and you for me
'Cause goodbye doesn't mean forever
Let me tell you goodbye doesn't mean we'll never be together again
Though we may be so far apart you still will have my heart
So forget your past my goodbye girl
'Cause now you're home at last
Let me tell you, goodbye doesn't mean forever
Let me tell you, goodbye doesn't mean forever
Let me tell you, goodbye doesn't mean forever
Let me tell you, goodbye doesn't mean forever
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@wentieLouisa
Goodbye doesn't mean we'll never be together again. Goodbye doesn't mean forever
@Toraboramusic
My mum calls me her goodbye girl because I emigrated to Australia 3 years ago and said goodbye! Very emotional for me, great song, love it.
@bixsingsthemusicoflife2047
Wow, my new favorite female vocalist. Wonderful.
@michaelhudecek2778
Me too!!!!!
@timothychan6067
Her voice is like Karen Carptener when I've first heard this song. She replays one of the goldies oldies that recalls some memeories hidden in our hearts which are nearly forgotten. I will give her a "like".
@MuzikAficionado
So simple yet so beautiful! Wish the gems don't get burried in the sand of time or hidden behind the glaring lights of social media!
@arfies
God, I hope this kind of music (even the arrangement- harmonica, electric guitars, harmonies- very Carpenters-esque) takes off in the U.S.! I may actually listen to the radio again- well done, Rumer! :)
@argaretbea
Another winner for Rumer.
@lawrencemartin1113
Ah, the glamour of the recording studio! Stick the trumpet player in a booth, drape old removal blankets on it and chuck a giant slab of polystyrene on top...that should shut him up a bit!
What a beautiful version of this timeless classic. Stunning vocal, and a great sensitive arrangement so skillfully played by all.
@alisonrainbowz6861
Love how she sings this, it brings back memories of the 70's but she has her own style as well.