Don't Say Goodbye
The Veronicas feat. Tania Doko Lyrics

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I’m lying here
Thinking about you
No more tears
Fighting for you
So don’t throw it in my face, in my face
I know what I did to you
And don’t make me feel guilty
You make me weak

I still want you

Oh
Oh

I cried out
Waiting for you
I'll blank you now
Don’t say that we’re through
I'd rather you hate me than break me
You're all I ever knew
Now hold on 'cause
I'll try to save us
I'm still in love with you
(Still love you, still love you)

Oh
Oh

Don’t say goodbye
Don’t, don’t say goodbye
Don’t say goodbye
Don’t, don’t say goodbye
Don’t say goodbye
Don’t, don’t say goodbye
Don’t say goodbye
Don’t, don’t say goodbye

Oh
Oh

Don’t say goodbye
Don’t say goodbye
Don’t say goodbye
Don’t say goodbye

Don’t say goodbye
Don’t say goodbye

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Veronicas' song Don't Say Goodbye reflect the intense emotions of a person who has hurt their partner, yet still holds on to the hope that the relationship can be salvaged. The singer is lying in bed, unable to stop thinking about their partner, and begging them not to give up on the relationship. They acknowledge their wrongdoing and are willing to fight for their love, but fear being rejected or made to feel guilty.

The chorus of the song repeats the plea to not say goodbye, emphasizing the importance of the relationship to the singer. Even though they have made mistakes and caused pain, they still love their partner and are willing to do whatever it takes to save the relationship. The repetition of the chorus creates a sense of urgency and desperation, as if the singer cannot bear the thought of losing their love.

The song captures the fear of abandonment and the desire to hold on to what is most precious. It also highlights the complexity of relationships, where hurt and love can coexist, and one mistake can threaten to undo everything. The Veronicas' powerful vocals and the emotional intensity of the lyrics make Don't Say Goodbye a relatable and poignant song about the struggles of love.

Line by Line Meaning

I’m lying here
I am thinking and reminiscing about our past together.

Thinking about you
I am lost in my thoughts, constantly thinking about you and our history together.

No more tears
After shedding so many tears over our relationship, I have decided that I will no longer cry for you.

Fighting for you
Despite our disagreements, I am still willing to fight for our relationship and make things right.

So don’t throw it in my face, in my face
Please do not use my actions against me in arguments and as a means to manipulate me.

I know what I did to you
I acknowledge the wrongs I have done to you and the pain I have caused.

And don’t make me feel guilty
Please don't make me feel worse about my actions than I already do.

You make me weak
Your presence and actions can emotionally weaken me.

I still want you
Despite everything, I still have romantic feelings for you.

I cried out
I have openly and emotionally expressed my feelings towards you.

Waiting for you
I am eagerly waiting for you to come back and work things out with me.

I'll blank you now
I will ignore you now to prevent myself from getting hurt any further.

Don’t say that we’re through
Please don't suggest or confirm that our relationship is over.

I'd rather you hate me than break me
I would rather you have negative emotions towards me and feel hurt as a result, than to have our relationship end in a way that shatters us both.

You're all I ever knew
You were my world and everything I knew for a long time, I still have those deep feelings for you.

Now hold on 'cause, I'll try to save us
Please hold on and don't give up, I will do my best to repair and save our relationship.

I'm still in love with you (Still love you, still love you)
Despite the issues and pain, I still love you deeply on a romantic level.

Don’t say goodbye
Do not say farewell to me just yet, give us a chance to work things out.

Don’t, don’t say goodbye
Please refrain from saying goodbye or giving up hope for us.

Contributed by Elliot J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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