Tina Dickow (aka Tina Dico, born Tina Dickow on October 14, 1977 in Aarhus,… Read Full Bio ↴Tina Dickow (aka Tina Dico, born Tina Dickow on October 14, 1977 in Aarhus, Denmark) is a singer and songwriter, inspired by artists such as Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen.

In her home country of Denmark, she's well known for her collaboration with the lead singer of the band TV-2, Steffen Brandt. She won a Steppeulv and a Danish Music Award in 2004 for her album, Notes, and the award for best female vocalist at Danish Music Awards 2006.
In September 2008 Tina Dickow was awarded the Kronprinseparrets Kulturpris and 500,000 DKK by Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark.

Internationally she may be best known for her collaboration with the English duo Zero 7 on their second album, When It Falls.

Being known as Tina Dico internationally, she performs in Denmark under her real name, Tina Dickow.

Long Goodbye
Tina Dickow Lyrics

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I'm beginning to see the signs
Calling for me from in between the lines
I'm beginning to wonder how long
Before I go under?

It's a long goodbye
It's a sea too deep to dive
But I will do it on my own if I have to

I will go there all alone
'Cause I must pull through

I am falling in love again
With the sky up above and the warm summer wind
I am watching it change every day
Our worlds rearrange

But it's a long goodbye
It's a wall too high to climb
But I will do it on my own if I have to
I will go there all alone
'Cause I must break through

I will do it on my own if I have to
I will go there all alone
Just to get to you

But it's a long goodbye
It's a guard too strong to fight

It's a long goodbye
It's a sea too deep too dive...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tina Dico's Long Goodbye are a reflection of a person in the beginning stages of a difficult phase of their life. This individual is starting to see the warning signs between the lines and is beginning to question how much longer they can hold on before they reach the breaking point. The singer is facing a long goodbye, of what seems to be a significant life event. The upcoming task seems insurmountable and daunting, but they have the courage and the strength to face it alone, if necessary. They believe that they must go through it, even if it means doing it alone.

The second verse shifts to a more positive outlook as the person finds beauty in the sky and the wind, and realizes that change is necessary in life. Even though the goodbye is long and the task ahead may seem impossible, the singer is determined to overcome it, with or without help. They want to break through the guard, and overcome any obstacles that are in their way to reach their goal.

Overall, the song gives a sense of both hope and desolation, where the singer is trapped in a situation that is beyond their control but is determined to face it with courage and determination.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm beginning to see the signs
I am starting to notice the indications.

Calling for me from in between the lines
They are subtly demanding my attention.

I'm beginning to wonder how long
I am questioning how much time I have left.

Before I go under?
Before I become overwhelmed and give up?

It's a long goodbye
Saying goodbye will take a while.

It's a sea too deep to dive
The farewell is complex and challenging.

But I will do it on my own if I have to
I will manage it alone if required.

I will go there all alone
I will venture there solo.

'Cause I must pull through
I have to get through this.

I am falling in love again
I am rekindling my passion.

With the sky up above and the warm summer wind
I am captivated by the beauty of nature.