• Brett Detar - vocals, guitars
• Chad Alan - bass, backing vocals
• Joshua Fiedler - guitars
• Joshua Kosker - guitars, backing vocals
• Josh Walters - drums
You Always Say Goodnight Goodnight
The Juliana Theory Lyrics
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And said goodnight? And did you ever think that it would be
Too much? I can't leave without saying goodbye. So did you really
Think that you could take it? Could you make it alone tonight?
I never could have hoped for anything more. Be my angel if you
Can, alright. You always say goodnight, and you always say goodnight.
Right now. I wasn't going to tell you I could change things.
I'm afraid I never will know how. But I don't really think that
I can take it. Will I make it alone somehow? So hold me in your
Arms before I leave you. I'll be back as soon as time allows.
You always say goodnight, and you always say goodnight. Goodnight.
The Juliana Theory's song "You Always Say Goodnight Goodnight" is a heartfelt ballad about the fear of being alone and the struggle to let go of someone who is important to you. The lyrics express the singer's doubts about whether they can handle being apart from the person they love and the desperation to see them again. The song begins with questioning the finality of saying goodnight, as if the singer is pleading with their lover to reconsider and stay a little longer. The line "Did you ever think that it would be too much?" suggests that the singer feels overwhelmed by the intensity of their emotions and worries that it may be too much for their partner to handle.
The second verse highlights the singer's yearning for their loved one, as they recount a memory of wishing to be with them. The line "I wasn't going to tell you I could change things. I'm afraid I never will know how," suggests that the singer may have made mistakes or missed opportunities in the past and now feels regret for not being able to fix things. The final plea for comfort before having to say goodbye, "Hold me in your arms before I leave you," reflects a desire to feel safe and secure in the arms of the person they love before facing the uncertainty of being apart.
Overall, the song captures the bittersweet nature of parting ways with someone you care deeply about and the fear of facing your emotions alone. It is a poignant reflection on the vulnerability and intensity of human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you really think that it was over when you hung up the phone
Were you under the impression that our conversation was finished when you ended the call?
And said goodnight? And did you ever think that it would be Too much?
Did you consider the fact that saying goodnight might be too difficult for us?
I can't leave without saying goodbye.
It's important to me that we have a proper farewell before I depart.
So did you really think that you could take it?
Did you believe that you could handle the situation on your own?
Could you make it alone tonight?
Are you able to manage by yourself for the rest of the evening?
I never could have hoped for anything more.
I couldn't have asked for anything better than what we have.
Be my angel if you can, alright.
If it's possible, could you be my source of comfort and support?
You always say goodnight, and you always say goodnight.
You consistently make an effort to say farewell, and I appreciate that.
So baby did you sleep an hour for me?
Did you go to bed early to show that you care about me?
How I wish I was there right now.
I have a strong desire to be with you in this moment.
I wasn't going to tell you I could change things.
I hadn't planned on making promises I couldn't keep.
I'm afraid I never will know how.
I don't think I'll ever fully understand this situation.
But I don't really think that I can take it.
I'm not sure if I have the strength to handle this.
Will I make it alone somehow?
Do you think I'll be able to get through this on my own?
So hold me in your arms before I leave you.
Before I go, could we embrace one last time?
I'll be back as soon as time allows.
I'll come back to you as soon as I can.
Goodnight.
Farewell until we meet again.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
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