Towards the beginning of 2008, So They Say began reconstructing their line up. On February 14, 2008 the band announced that members Nicholas Walters and Justin Hanson would no longer be pursuing a future with So They Say and two original members Joseph Hamilton and David Schroeder remained.
On April 20, 2008, So They Say announced the addition of three new members to restore So They Say to a 'full band' status. Matt Elliott is now on lead guitar, Patrick Blair is now on bass and background vocals and Jim Koplin is now on drums and sampling.
On April 23, 2008, Hamilton announced in a Myspace blog that So They Say will now be known as The Audio and retain the newly-found band line up. It was also revealed that The Audio would not be on Fearless Record's roster but the label would still hold distribution rights to So They Say's previous releases.
The band has since changed it's name once more to "Me Verse You"
Goodbye Goodbye
So They Say Lyrics
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Making the best of a bad conversation
Your eyes dried as I tried sleeping in your bed
To fake another smile and take with me what was mine
While racing to you forever
We're waking up and It's 6:00 o' clock
Did you ever think things could be the same
Don't let go
Don't let go
Don't let go
Don't let go
We both know It's sad to say
That this time it's good-bye good-bye
Giving applause for you
Always pointing out everyone's flaws
And breaking what binds you
'Cause your moving on with your life
After tonight you said last night all alone
I hope you change someday 4 your own good
We're waking up and It's 6:00 o' clock
Did you ever think things could be the same
If we happened to wake up late
Don't let go
Don't let go
Don't let go
Don't let go
Don't let go
Don't let go
Don't let go
Don't let go
Don't let go
Don't let go
Goodbye!
The lyrics of So They Say's song "Goodbye Goodbye" seem to capture the many emotions that come with the end of a relationship. The song starts with the singer choking on lies, which could signify him being stuck in a relationship built on false promises and half-truths. As the lyrics progress, he seems to accept that he has to make the best of what is an undoubtedly bad conversation. He speaks of trying to fake a smile, taking with him what was his, and racing to her forever. This could be him trying to put up a brave front while packing his things and leaving her for good.
The second verse of the song is slightly more introspective. The singer is contemplating whether waking up late could have saved their relationship. There's a sense of regret that things had to end while holding onto hope that things could have been different under different circumstances. The chorus repeats the line "Don't let go" four times, which could either mean the singer trying to hold onto the relationship or to himself. However, the final iteration of the line seems to be directed towards his partner, begging her not to let go.
The bridge of the song gives insight into the reason why they might have to say goodbye to each other. The singer talks about giving applause to his partner for always pointing out everyone's flaws, thereby breaking what binds them. She is moving on with her life, and he hopes that she changes for her wellbeing. The song then ends with a resounding "Goodbye." It's an acknowledgment that this time, the relationship is over and that it's time to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Choking on lies,
Struggling to speak honestly and openly, feeling stifled by the situation
Making the best of a bad conversation
Trying to salvage the interaction despite difficulty, hoping for resolution
Your eyes dried as I tried sleeping in your bed
Your apathy is apparent as I try to find comfort in the very space that represents our intimacy
To fake another smile and take with me what was mine
Putting on a facade of happiness, while also taking away what I had previously given of myself
While racing to you forever
Desperately trying to hold onto a dwindling connection, racing against time
We're waking up and It's 6:00 o' clock
The mundane reality of everyday life, unchanging despite the underlying difficulties
Did you ever think things could be the same
Reflecting on the past, hoping for a reconciliation
If we happened to wake up late
If our lives had turned out differently, maybe things would be easier
Don't let go
Hoping for a connection to hold on to, hoping for a reason not to let go
We both know It's sad to say
Acknowledging the inevitable, the sadness and hurt that comes with saying goodbye
That this time it's good-bye good-bye
Accepting the finality of the situation, the end of the relationship
Giving applause for you
Acknowledging your achievements and qualities, while also recognizing the flaws that drove us apart
Always pointing out everyone's flaws
Focusing on imperfections, highlighting shortcomings
And breaking what binds you
Cutting ties, severing connections
'Cause your moving on with your life
Taking action to leave the past behind, working towards a better future
After tonight you said last night all alone
Reflecting on the words spoken, a reminder of finality and loneliness
I hope you change someday 4 your own good
Wishing the best for you, even if it means things don't work out between us
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID SCHROEDER, JOSEPH R. HAMILTON, JUSTIN MICHAEL HANSON, NICHOLAS ANDREW WALTERS
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