Too Much Going To Say Goodbye
The Newcomers Lyrics


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I don't know whether,
I should be happy or sad.
Should I break down and cry,
Or should I smile and be glad?
I love you,
But we just can't get along.
Would leaving you be right?
Would staying be wrong?
Heaven knows, it's hard to walk away yeah, yeah, yeah!!
And God knows, it ain't easy to stay!
When there's, (too little)
Too little in common,
(to be lovers)
To be lovers.
(too much)
And there's too much going, going
(to say goodbye)
Oh to say goodbye.

Physically we're together,
But mentally we're apart.
The fussing and fighting starts,
As soon as the love-making stops, say hey.
If you were me, tell me what would you do.
She's too difficult to understand,
And far too precious to lose!
Would you hang on in there,
And try, and try to make the best of it?
Or would you throw up both of your hands,
And just call it quit?
(too little, in common)
Too little, in common
(to be lovers)
To be lovers,
(too much)
And there too much going, going
(to say good bye)
Oh to say goodbye, can't say bye
I can't say bye baby, no no.
(too much, in common)
(to be lovers)
To be lovers!
(too much)
And there too much going going,
(to say goodbye)
Oh to say goodbye, say goodbye.
Bye baby!!

I don't wanna say goodbye baby,
No no no no.
We got too much going, going
(to say goodbye)
I don't want you to cry.

How can you love me so good, so good,
And turn around and make me feel so bad, baby!
How can you make me so happy,
And turn right around and make me feel so sad!
So sad baby,
Oh oh oooh!!
I don't know what to do!
No no, no no.
I know I love you.

(Too little in common, to be lovers)
There's too much going, going,
I don' t wanna say good bye!
Sometimes, sometimes I wanna to leave!
Sometimes, sometimes I wanna stay baby!
Hey hey, hey hey!
I love you, I love you from the bottom of my heart!
We can't get along!
I don't understand it baby!
I don't understand it!
Oh I, I love you, I love you baby, I love you!
Oh I don't want to see us part now,
No no no no
Baby I need you,
You're part of my heart!
Too little in common,
To be lovers, well well.
And there's too much going going,




Oh to say goodbye, to say goodbye.
I don't know whether to stay, or leave you baby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Newcomers' song "Too Much Going To Say Goodbye" express the inner conflict of a person who loves their partner but is unable to get along with them, leading to constant arguments and dissatisfaction. The singer is torn between staying and trying to make the relationship work, or leaving and saying goodbye. The lyrics evoke strong emotions like confusion, love, frustration, and sadness, as the singer reveals their vulnerability and indecisiveness.


The first verse sees the singer grappling with conflicting emotions, unsure whether to be happy or sad. They love their partner but admit that they cannot get along. The chorus emphasizes the dilemma, as the singer questions whether leaving or staying would be the right decision. The second verse provides more insight into the couple's dynamic, as they are physically together but mentally apart. The intimacy between the couple is quickly marred by arguments that make it impossible for them to maintain a healthy relationship.


The bridge adds to the complexity of the situation, with the singer acknowledging that they love their partner, and despite the difficulties, they do not want to say goodbye. The repetition of "too little in common to be lovers, too much going to say goodbye" highlights the central theme of the song, the conflict within the relationship, with neither option of leaving or staying providing a satisfying solution. The final verse carries a tone of desperation, with the singer confused and unsure of what to do, torn apart by the intensity of their feelings and the harsh realities of their relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know whether,
Uncertainty about the proper course of action in a difficult situation


I should be happy or sad.
Feeling torn between positive and negative emotions


Should I break down and cry,
Contemplating an emotional breakdown


Or should I smile and be glad?
Considering putting on a facade of happiness


I love you,
Expressing deep affection for another person


But we just can't get along.
Acknowledging that the relationship is problematic


Would leaving you be right?
Wondering if ending the relationship is the correct decision


Would staying be wrong?
Questioning the morality of staying in the relationship


Heaven knows, it's hard to walk away yeah, yeah, yeah!!
Recognizing the difficulty of ending a relationship despite the problems


And God knows, it ain't easy to stay!
Acknowledging the challenges of staying in a relationship that isn't working


When there's, (too little)
When there is an insufficient amount or quality of something


Too little in common,
Acknowledging a lack of shared interests or values


(to be lovers)
Questioning if a romantic relationship is viable


(too much)
When there is an excessive amount of something


And there's too much going, going
Acknowledging a multitude of problems within the relationship


(to say goodbye)
Considering ending the relationship


Physically we're together,
Being in the same physical space


But mentally we're apart.
Feeling emotionally distant from one another


The fussing and fighting starts,
Conflict arises frequently within the relationship


As soon as the love-making stops, say hey.
Expressing frustration with the relationship dynamic


If you were me, tell me what would you do.
Requesting advice from another person


She's too difficult to understand,
Expressing frustration with the complexity of the partner's personality


And far too precious to lose!
Recognizing the value of the partner despite the challenges


Would you hang on in there,
Wondering if it's worth continuing to work on the relationship


And try, and try to make the best of it?
Contemplating sticking with the relationship despite its difficulties


Or would you throw up both of your hands,
Considering giving up on the relationship entirely


And just call it quit?
Choosing to end the relationship


(too little, in common)
Acknowledging a lack of shared interests or values


(to be lovers)
Questioning if a romantic relationship is viable


(too much)
When there is an excessive amount of something


And there too much going, going
Acknowledging a multitude of problems within the relationship


(to say good bye)
Considering ending the relationship


I don't wanna say goodbye baby,
Avoiding the idea of ending the relationship


We got too much going, going
Acknowledging the complexity of the relationship


(to say goodbye)
Considering ending the relationship


I don't want you to cry.
Expressing concern for the partner's emotions


How can you love me so good, so good,
Recognizing the presence of positive aspects in the relationship


And turn around and make me feel so bad, baby!
Feeling hurt by the partner's negative behavior


How can you make me so happy,
Recognizing the presence of positive aspects in the relationship


And turn right around and make me feel so sad!
Feeling hurt by the partner's negative behavior


So sad baby,
Feeling emotional pain


Oh oh oooh!!
Expressing strong emotion


I don't know what to do!
Feeling confused and uncertain


No no, no no.
Denying the possibility of taking certain actions


I know I love you.
Acknowledging the presence of love in the relationship


(Too little in common, to be lovers)
Acknowledging a lack of shared interests or values


There's too much going, going,
Acknowledging a multitude of problems within the relationship


I don' t wanna say good bye!
Avoiding the idea of ending the relationship


Sometimes, sometimes I wanna to leave!
Feeling a desire to end the relationship


Sometimes, sometimes I wanna stay baby!
Feeling conflicted about the relationship


Hey hey, hey hey!
Expressing emotion and uncertainty


I love you, I love you from the bottom of my heart!
Expressing deep affection for the partner


We can't get along!
Acknowledging difficulties in the relationship


I don't understand it baby!
Feeling confused by the relationship dynamic


Oh I, I love you, I love you baby, I love you!
Reiterating feelings of love for the partner


Oh I don't want to see us part now,
Avoiding the idea of ending the relationship


Baby I need you,
Expressing a sense of emotional dependence on the partner


You're part of my heart!
Feeling deeply connected to the partner


Too little in common,
Acknowledging a lack of shared interests or values


To be lovers, well well.
Questioning if a romantic relationship is viable


And there too much going going,
Acknowledging a multitude of problems within the relationship


Oh to say goodbye, to say goodbye.
Considering ending the relationship


Bye baby!!
Saying farewell to the partner




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HOMER BANKS, CARL MITCHELL HAMPTON

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