Time to Say Goodbye
Simple Plan(简单计划) Lyrics


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I just don't wanna waste another day
I'm tryin' to make things right, but to shove it in my face
And all those things you've done to me I cant erase
And I can't keep this inside
It's time to say goodbye

On the first day that I met you
I should have known to walk away
I should have told you you were crazy
And disappeared without a trace
But instead I stood there waiting
Hoping you would come around
But you always found your way to let me down

[Chorus]
It's time to say goodbye (I just don't want to waste another day)
It's time to say goodbye (cause things won't ever be the same)
It's time to say goodbye (you made me see I need to walk away)
It's time to say goodbye

After all the things I've done for you
You never tried to do the same
It's like you always play the victim
And I'm the one you always blame
When you need someone to save you
When you think you're gonna drown
Cuz if you just wrap your arms around me and pull me down

[Chorus]

Now I'm gone, it's too late
You can't fix your mistakes
I was trying to save you from you
So you scream, so you cry
I can see through your lies
You're just trying to change me

Somewhere in the distance there's a place for me to go
I don't want you to hate me, but I think you need to know




You're weighing on my shoulders, and I'm sick of feeling down
So I guess it's time for me to say goodbye

Overall Meaning

The song "Time To Say Goodbye" by Simple Plan talks about the experiences of a person who has been wronged by someone they were close to. The lyrics convey a deep sense of betrayal, regret, and loss. The singer is tired of being hurt by the actions of the person in question and decides that it is finally time to move on, even though it hurts to do so.


The opening line "I just don't wanna waste another day" expresses the singer's desire to break free from the situation they are in and start anew. They acknowledge that they have tried to make things better but have been met with resistance and denial. The line "And all those things you've done to me I can't erase" highlights how the hurtful actions of the other person have had a lasting impact on the singer. Despite this, they know that they cannot keep their feelings bottled up and must confront the situation. Finally, the chorus emphasizes the finality of the decision to say goodbye, with the repetition of the line "It's time to say goodbye."


There is a sense of bittersweet nostalgia in the line "On the first day that I met you, I should have known to walk away." Here, the singer looks back on their first encounter with the person and realizes that, in hindsight, they should have avoided the situation altogether. However, they also express their hope that things would turn around, even though they knew the relationship was toxic. This is a relatable feeling for many people who have been in similar situations.


Overall, "Time To Say Goodbye" is a powerful song that conveys a range of emotions with its poignant lyrics and catchy melody.




Line by Line Meaning

I just don't wanna waste another day
I do not wish to spend any more time in vain


I'm tryin' to make things right, but to shove it in my face
Despite my efforts, you continue to remind me of my wrongdoings


And all those things you've done to me I cant erase
Your past actions towards me have left a permanent mark


And I can't keep this inside
I cannot suppress my feelings any longer


It's time to say goodbye
It is time for me to depart from this relationship


On the first day that I met you
From the moment we met


I should have known to walk away
I should have ended things before they began


I should have told you you were crazy
I should have recognized and acknowledged your unpredictable behavior


And disappeared without a trace
And vanished without leaving any traces behind


But instead I stood there waiting
But instead, I patiently waited for change that never came


Hoping you would come around
Expecting you to change your ways and come to your senses


But you always found your way to let me down
But you always managed to disappoint me


After all the things I've done for you
Despite all that I have done for you


You never tried to do the same
You never attempted to reciprocate the same level of effort


It's like you always play the victim
You habitually portray yourself as the one being wronged


And I'm the one you always blame
And you consistently shift the blame onto me


When you need someone to save you
Whenever you require a savior


When you think you're gonna drown
When you feel like you are drowning


Cuz if you just wrap your arms around me and pull me down
Because you tend to bring me down with you instead of raising me up


Now I'm gone, it's too late
Now that I have left, it is too late to make amends


You can't fix your mistakes
You are unable to rectify your errors


I was trying to save you from you
I was attempting to rescue you from yourself


So you scream, so you cry
You react with outbursts of anger and tears


I can see through your lies
I can decipher your dishonesty


You're just trying to change me
Your objective is to alter me and not to accept me for who I am


Somewhere in the distance there's a place for me to go
There is somewhere else where I can find my peace and happiness


I don't want you to hate me, but I think you need to know
I would prefer if you did not harbor any ill feelings towards me, but I believe you should be aware of the truth


You're weighing on my shoulders, and I'm sick of feeling down
You are causing me undue emotional burden, and I am tired of feeling dejected


So I guess it's time for me to say goodbye
Therefore, I suppose it is time for me to move on and say farewell




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES-ANDRE COMEAU, PIERRE BOUVIER

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@Kimmy-zr7tu

Haven’t heard this song in ages.... so glad my mind randomly remembered this song and I immediately went to YouTube in search of this song! Songs can really bring you back in time, I used to worship this song when I was going through a bad breakup and sing this song out loud in anger and with my eyes rolling! This song definitely comforted me when I was at my lowest ❤️ thank you simple plan

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@SleekDan97

I love telling my older relatives in the car that I will be putting on "time to say goodbye" for them to listen to. Those suckers never have any idea what's coming for them....

@maartx3912

You just made my day mate

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@eraanderza148

This band save my life

@Lewsyther

This band got me over a crush that was going nowhere

@ArmandCury

What a pity I can't like it one million times!!!

Marvellous!!!

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