Make You
The Goodbyes Lyrics
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You told me 32 ways to make you smile
I did 31 within the first hour
You stood amazed in your delighted shoes
Bewildered but willing, didn't know what to do
So I grabbed your cold hand
Pressed it to my beating heart and said
Isn't it neat how our bodies tick
And we can move our feet
Whenever and however we please?
You stared blindly while I waited politely
In the doorway by our school
Some cars passed and I noticed
Someone was singing 'Us' by Regina Spektor
You know how I had a crush on her
I know you don't like gray skies
We know our multiplication tables
You got straight A's while I was writing fairy tales
And looking out window sills asking why
The sun shine liked my eyes and kissed my cheek
When it knew I was in love with the moon
And of course with you
Well, I sped it up 'cause you don't like slow songs
You're more of the literal kind
You're like ocean's waves
You get closer at the end of the day
When you know I can't see your face
When you're sure I'm already lost
Love is oh so lovely
But it also comes with a cost
Yeah, it also comes with a cost
In the song "Make You" by The Goodbyes, the singer is recounting a moment with their partner where they were trying to make them smile. The partner had given 32 ways to make them happy, and the singer accomplished 31 of them within the first hour. The partner was amazed and didn't know how to react, so the singer grabbed their hand and pressed it against their heart. The singer then comments on the wonders of our bodies and how we can move our feet whenever we want. As the two stood in the doorway of their school, cars passed by and someone was singing a Regina Spektor song. The singer notes that they had a crush on her, but they were in love with their partner. They continue to describe themselves as someone who writes fairy tales while their partner gets straight A's. They also note that their partner is like ocean waves, getting closer at the end of the day, and that love comes with a cost.
The singer wants to make their partner happy and tries to make them smile by accomplishing as many of the 32 tasks as possible. The partner's reaction is one of amazement, and the singer tries to bridge the gap by telling them that our bodies are amazing and can do things like move our feet at will. The Regina Spektor song playing in the background reminds them of their crush but also brings them back to the present moment with their partner. The singer describes themselves as a dreamer while their partner is more practical, but they are still in love despite their differences. The mention of love coming with a cost might suggest that the relationship is not easy, but it's worth it to the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
You told me 32 ways to make you smile
You gave me a lot of directions on how to make you happy
I did 31 within the first hour
I quickly followed almost all of the suggestions you gave me
You stood amazed in your delighted shoes
You were surprised and happy with what I did to make you smile
Bewildered but willing, didn't know what to do
You were confused but open to what was happening
So I grabbed your cold hand
I took your hand
Pressed it to my beating heart and said
I held your hand against my chest and spoke to you
Isn't it neat how our bodies tick
It's amazing how our bodies work
And we can move our feet
We can control our own movement
Whenever and however we please?
We have the freedom to move however we want
You stared blindly while I waited politely
You looked at me without really seeing me while I waited patiently
In the doorway by our school
We were standing in front of our school
Some cars passed and I noticed
I saw some cars driving by
Someone was singing 'Us' by Regina Spektor
I heard someone singing a song by Regina Spektor called 'Us'
You know how I had a crush on her
You remember that I used to have a crush on Regina Spektor
I know you don't like gray skies
I know that you don't like cloudy days
We know our multiplication tables
We both have memorized our times tables
You got straight A's while I was writing fairy tales
You were getting perfect grades while I was writing stories
And looking out window sills asking why
I was looking out the window and wondering about things
The sun shine liked my eyes and kissed my cheek
The sun shone on me and made me feel happy
When it knew I was in love with the moon
Even though I was more drawn to the moon than the sun
And of course with you
And of course I was also in love with you
Well, I sped it up 'cause you don't like slow songs
I played a faster song because I know you don't like slow music
You're more of the literal kind
You tend to take things more literally
You're like ocean's waves
You have a personality that's like the ocean's waves
You get closer at the end of the day
You become more open and intimate as the day goes on
When you know I can't see your face
When you're aware that I can't see you
When you're sure I'm already lost
When you think I'm already gone or confused
Love is oh so lovely
Love is a wonderful feeling
But it also comes with a cost
But it also has its challenges
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@kristineannsungkit6946
You must think that I'm stupid
You must think that I'm a fool
You must think that I'm new to this
But I have seen this all before
I'm never gonna let you close to me
Even though you mean the most to me
'Cause every time I open up, it hurts
So, I'm never gonna get too close to you
Even when I mean the most to you
In case you go and leave me in the dirt
But every time you hurt me, the less that I cry
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry
And every time you walk out, the less I love you
Baby, we don't stand a chance, it's sad but it's true
I'm way too good at goodbyes
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)
I'm way too good at goodbyes
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)
I know you're thinking I'm heartless
I know you're thinking I'm cold
I'm just protecting my innocence
I'm just protecting my soul
I'm never gonna let you close to me
Even though you mean the most to me
'Cause every time I open up, it hurts
So, I'm never gonna get too close to you
Even when I mean the most to you
In case you go and leave me in the dirt
But every time you hurt me, the less that I cry
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry
And every time you walk out, the less I love you
Baby, we don't stand a chance, it's sad but it's true
I'm way too good at goodbyes
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)
I'm way too good at goodbyes
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)
No way that you'll see me cry
(No way that you'll see me cry)
I'm way too good at goodbyes
(I'm way too good at goodbyes) no
No, no, no, no, no (I'm way too good at goodbyes)
No, no, no, no
No, no, no (I'm way too good at goodbyes)
(No way that you'll see me cry)
Ah-ah-ah (I'm way too good at goodbyes)
'Cause every time you hurt me, the less that I cry
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry
And every time you walk out, the less I love you
Baby, we don't stand a chance, it's sad but it's true
I'm way too good at goodbyes
@Stayandmidzy143
2024 AND THIS STILL ONE OF HIS BEST SONGS
@franklinabuckman8401
Rightttttt !!!!!
@kevinhuertakh
Right now, there are people all over the world who are just like you. They're either lonely, they're missing somebody, they're depressed, they're hurt, they're scarred from the past, they're having personal issues no one knows about, they have secrets you wouldn't believe. They wish, they dream and they hope. And right now, they are sitting here reading these words, and I'm writing this for you so you dont feel alone anymore. Always remember, don't be depressed about the past, don't worry about the future, and just focus on today. If today's not so great don't worry! Tomorrow's a new chance. If you are reading this, be sure to share this around to make others feel better. <3 you are amazing !
Edit:
Thank you everyone for the beautiful comments. 🤗 I hope something magical happens to you in the coming days ✨️ 🙏 💛
@OveeWidjaja
Thank you
@johnnydepplover1210
Sm love for u brotha💙
@sunlight_gamer
Thank you
@lyngonzales9543
🥺🙏
@mercyjebet4304
True
@devil_smiler
"I'm never gonna let you close to me, even tho you mean the most to me, cuz every time I open up it hurts" - people like me who have trust issues will 100% relate to this.
@danielyankov5612
You haven’t found the right person yet, because believe me, there are people that will give everything for you, and can be trusted with 101% of your trust!