Hey That's No Way To Say Goodbye
Vogues Lyrics
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Your head upon the pillow like a sleepy golden storm
Many loved before us, I know we are not movin'
City and in forest, they love like me and you
Now it's gone, the distances, both of us must try
Your eyes fill with sorrow
Hey, that's no way to say goodbye
I'm not lookin' for another as I wander in my time
Walkin' to the corner, our steps will always line
You know my love goes with you, your love stays with me
It's just the way life changes, like the shoreline of the sea
Let's not talk of love or change things we can't untie
Your eyes fill with sorrow
Hey, that's no way to say goodbye
(That's no way to say goodbye)
That's no way to say goodbye
I'm not lookin' for another as I wander in my time
Walkin' to the corner, our steps will always line
You know my love goes with you, your love stays with me
It's just the way life changes, like the shoreline of the sea
Let's not talk of love or change things we can't untie
Your eyes fill with sorrow
Hey, that's no way to say goodbye
Goodbye
The lyrics of "Hey That's No Way to Say Goodbye" by Vogue are about a love that has ended but the two people involved are having a hard time letting go. The singer reminisces about the times they shared and the love they had for each other. They suggest that many have loved before them, but their love was special, just like the city and the forest.
The distance between them has come between them and the singer encourages both to try and make it work. They hate the thought of saying goodbye because it fills them with sorrow. They both know that they will move on from each other, but they want to do so gracefully.
The singer is not looking to replace their former love and understands that they will always cross each other's paths from time to time. They acknowledge that their love goes with each other and always will. However, the singer emphasizes the importance of not talking about love or trying to change things that cannot be undone, as it only fills them with sadness. The song's message is about accepting change and moving on but doing so in a way that honors the love and memories that were shared.
Line by Line Meaning
I loved you in the mornin' with kisses deep and warm
I showed my affection to you with genuine love and physical warmth in the morning.
Your head upon the pillow like a sleepy golden storm
I saw your peaceful and beautiful appearance in bed, like a calm golden storm.
Many loved before us, I know we are not movin'
We are not the first to love each other, but I am confident that our love will not fade.
City and in forest, they love like me and you
Love exists in both urban and natural settings, just like how we love each other.
Now it's gone, the distances, both of us must try
The physical distances between us have made staying close difficult, but we must work hard to maintain our connection.
Your eyes fill with sorrow
I can see the sadness in your eyes.
Hey, that's no way to say goodbye
Breaking up without proper communication and resolution is not the right way to end this relationship.
I'm not lookin' for another as I wander in my time
I am not seeking anyone else as I go through my life's journey.
Walkin' to the corner, our steps will always line
Even when we walk separately, our paths will always be parallel to each other.
You know my love goes with you, your love stays with me
Our love will always follow each other wherever we go, even when we are apart.
It's just the way life changes, like the shoreline of the sea
Life changes in unpredictable ways, just like how the shoreline of the sea shifts and changes.
Let's not talk of love or change things we can't untie
We should avoid talking about our love or making decisions that will permanently separate us.
Goodbye
A final farewell to each other.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Leonard Cohen
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