Time to Say Goodbye
This Life Surrendered Lyrics
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You can't even find the strength to speak
You hold on, the tears are in your eyes
It's only over when it's time to say goodbye
You're holding on, to letting go
One thing right now you need to know
Have you seen the light on the other side?
And you know it's better left unsaid
These words get mixed up in your head
It's only over when it's time to say goodbye
You know it's time to say goodbye
The song "Time To Say Goodbye" by This Life Surrendered is about letting go of someone or something that you care about deeply, even if it brings you pain. The lyrics start off with describing the physical and emotional state of the person who is struggling to let go. The heavy eyes and weak heart symbolize the exhaustion and sorrow felt by the person who is holding on. It is evident that the person wants to speak, but is unable to find the strength they need to do so.
The next lines describe the struggle of 'holding on to letting go', portraying the confusion that one feels when they must come to terms with the fact that it's time to move on. The songwriter poses a question- "Have you seen the light on the other side?"- indicating that there is hope and possibility for the future. But in the end, the song resolves with the message that it's only over when it's time to say goodbye. This line suggests that holding on to something that has ended will only prolong the pain, and it's necessary to let go in order to move forward.
Overall, the song beautifully captures the feelings of confusion, heartbreak, and hope that one goes through when they have to say goodbye to something that they love.
Line by Line Meaning
Your eyes are heavy, your heart is weak
You are exhausted and emotionally drained
You can't even find the strength to speak
You are struggling to even communicate your feelings
You hold on, the tears are in your eyes
Despite your pain, you are trying to hold on and keep it together
It's only over when it's time to say goodbye
You cling onto hope that there could still be a chance for things to work out, but you know deep down that you may need to let go at some point
You're holding on, to letting go
You are conflicted because part of you knows you need to move on, but you still hold onto the hope that things could change
One thing right now you need to know
You need to come to terms with the fact that things may not work out and you need to prepare yourself for the possibility of saying goodbye
Have you seen the light on the other side?
You wonder if there could be something better waiting for you if you let go
And you know it's better left unsaid
You feel that some things are better left unspoken because sharing them may cause more harm than good
These words get mixed up in your head
You struggle to find the right words to express how you feel
You know it's time to say goodbye
You have come to the realization that it is time to let go and say goodbye
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: John Brandon
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