In April 2014, Union J left RCA and signed with Epic Records. Their second studio album You Got It All – The Album was released in 2014. It was preceded by the lead single "Tonight (We Live Forever)" and "You Got It All".
The band reformed in 2022 with the four original members and performed a show at the London Palladium 10 years to the date of their first X Factor audition. At this show, they announced they would be going on tour in Spring 2023.
Last Goodbye
Union J Lyrics
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You never wanted to believe that we’d ever disagree
Beneath the dream, now it’s cold as ever
I always wanted to deny
That the ocean is the sky
Like you tonight
It’s been that way forever
Yea, we always hurt the ones we love
We hurt the ones we love
We love, we love
But it doesn’t mean that you and I should be alone tonight
Should be alone tonight, tonight, tonight
(Chorus – part 1)
Save the last goodbye for me
One more shiny memory
Always remember
I’ll leave the light on for you, for you, for you
(Chorus – part 2)
Save the last goodbye for me
Wake me up before you leave
Always remember
I’ll leave the light on for you, for you, for you, for you
(Verse)
We burned so bright before the fall
Engines slowing to a crawl
We had it all
So why are we waiting?
‘Cause even though it’s hard to hold
No, we just can’t let it go
Away, so stay
Keep this light from fading
(Pre-Chorus)
Yea, we always hurt the ones we love
We hurt the ones we love
We love, we love
But it doesn’t mean that you and I should be alone tonight
Should be alone tonight, tonight, tonight
(Chorus – part 1)
Save the last goodbye for me
One more shiny memory
Always remember
I’ll leave the light on for you, for you, for you
(Chorus – part 2)
Save the last goodbye for me
Wake me up before you leave
Always remember
I’ll leave the light on for you, for you, for you, for you
(Bridge)
Save the last goodbye
Save the last goodbye
Save the last goodbye
The last goodbye, the last goodbye
You and I can make it through tonight
Make it through tonight, tonight, tonight
(Chorus – part 2)
Save the last goodbye for me
Wake me up before you leave
Always remember
I’ll leave the light on for you, for you, for you, for you
You and I can make it through tonight
Make it through tonight, tonight, tonight
"Last Goodbye" by Union J is a song about two people who are going through a difficult time in their relationship. The verse speaks about the fact that the couple is experiencing a split and one of them is struggling to accept this reality. The belief that they would never disagree has come to an end, and they are now living in a cold and distant world. This is contrasted with the efforts of the other person who tries to deny the reality of the situation, blinding themselves to it.
The pre-chorus speaks about how hurting the ones we love is something that happens in relationships. But it does not mean that we should give up on love or end up alone as a result of this. The chorus urges the partner to save the last goodbye for the singer, to treasure the time they had together, and to keep the memories alive. The mention of the light being left on symbolizes the hope of returning back to the love they once had, and holding on to one another.
The bridge and final chorus speak of the hope that both partners can find their way back to each other. The phrase "Save the last goodbye" becomes a refrain, underscoring the potential end of the relationship. The singer urges their partner to wake them up before leaving, to keep the light on for them, and to believe that they could make it through their struggles together.
Line by Line Meaning
You never wanted to believe that we’d ever disagree
You refused to accept that we could ever have a difference of opinion
Beneath the dream, now it’s cold as ever
Underneath the idealized version of our relationship, reality has set in and it's now bleak
I always wanted to deny
I constantly tried to ignore
That the ocean is the sky
The impossible idea that the sea and the sky are the same
Like you tonight
Just like you are now
It’s been that way forever
This has been an ongoing issue for a long time
Yea, we always hurt the ones we love
It's typical for us to cause pain to those closest to us
But it doesn’t mean that you and I should be alone tonight
Although we've hurt each other, it's not necessary for us to be lonely
Should be alone tonight, tonight, tonight
We shouldn't spend this evening by ourselves
Save the last goodbye for me
Don't say goodbye yet, save it for the end
One more shiny memory
Let's create one last meaningful moment together
Always remember
Don't forget
I’ll leave the light on for you, for you, for you
I'll keep hope alive for us, no matter the outcome
Wake me up before you leave
Don't leave without me saying goodbye
We burned so bright before the fall
We had a passionate connection prior to our relationship becoming troubled
Engines slowing to a crawl
Our drive is fading
We had it all
We possessed everything we could've ever hoped for
So why are we waiting?
Why are we hesitant to move forward?
‘Cause even though it’s hard to hold
Even if it's difficult to maintain
No, we just can’t let it go
We simply can't give up on this relationship
Away, so stay
Don't go, stay with me
Keep this light from fading
Let's keep our hopefulness alive
Save the last goodbye
Let's make our farewell meaningful
The last goodbye, the last goodbye
This is the definite farewell
You and I can make it through tonight
Together, we can get through this evening
Make it through tonight, tonight, tonight
We just need to make it through the night
Contributed by Bella C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Emma
JJs voice is amazing he needs more solos :-)
dorothea
Great song,Amazing Lyrics! :) Great job!
katie pugh
love this :) josh Cuthbert voice is to die for
Jookitty
I love this song! :)
Phoebe Rosanna Hicks
my fav union j song :')
Ellie
I love this song
Lucy Jane
one of my fave union j songs3
Mari Rodríguez
Amo esa cancion!! En especial amo a George y a Jaymi :3
wild flower
in love with this song amazing work union j i love guys <3
Fernanda Sanchez
Podria escuchar esta fucking cancion el resto de mi vida