Just Say Goodbye
Walker Brothers Lyrics
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there's nothing more to say, when love like ours can die
Just say goodbye, forget the life we knew,
the memory of you, will only make me cry
Just say goodbye, to leave me on my own,
to face the world alone and never knowing why
Just say goodbye, and though I don't know how,
Just say goodbye, it's sad that you must go,
you loved me once I know, this much I can't deny
Oh my love, my own true love, oh where did we go wrong
Oh my love, my own true love, oh how can I go on?
Just say goodbye, it's sad that you must go,
you loved me once I know, this much i can't deny
Just say goodbye and please don't turn around
another love you've found now spread your wings and fly
Just say goodbye.... just say goodbye.... just say goodbye....
The lyrics of Walker Brothers' song "Just Say Goodbye" depict the end of a romantic relationship that has lost the spark it once had. The singer is asking their partner to say goodbye and let them go, as there is nothing left to say or do to save their love. The memory of the past and all the good times only make them cry, so the only solution is to move on and forget the life they shared.
Despite the sadness and heartbreak, the singer cannot bring themselves to hate their partner, acknowledging that they loved them once and cannot deny that. They are left wondering what went wrong, how they can keep going on without their love.
The song's overall mood is melancholic, with a slow ballad that evokes a sense of resignation and acceptance in the face of an inevitable ending. The lyrics express a mix of sadness, regret, and longing, as well as a sense of detachment and distance from the partner who is leaving.
Line by Line Meaning
Just say goodbye, and let me walk away, there's nothing more to say, when love like ours can die
Please end things between us and let me go my own way. There's no use in trying to prolong our relationship when our love is already dead.
Just say goodbye, forget the life we knew, the memory of you, will only make me cry
Please forget about the life we shared together, and spare me from the pain of remembering you, as it will only bring tears to my eyes.
Just say goodbye, to leave me on my own, to face the world alone and never knowing why
Please say farewell so I can face life on my own, as a single person without you by my side, and never have to wonder why it ended.
Just say goodbye, and though I don't know how, I couldn't hate you now, no matter how I tried
Please part ways from me, even though I don't know how to weather the pain that will come. Regardless, I can't bring myself to hate you, no matter how much I try to.
Just say goodbye, it's sad that you must go, you loved me once I know, this much I can't deny
It saddens me that we have to part ways, but I know you loved me at one point in time, and I cannot deny that fact.
Oh my love, my own true love, oh where did we go wrong
Oh, my beloved, my one true love, where did our relationship take the wrong turn?
Oh my love, my own true love, oh how can I go on?
Oh, my beloved, my one true love, how can I continue living without you by my side?
Just say goodbye and please don't turn around, another love you've found now spread your wings and fly
Please just end things between us and don't turn around. You've found a new love, so it's time to spread your wings and fly.
Just say goodbye.... just say goodbye.... just say goodbye....
Please just utter the words goodbye so we can end this relationship and move on with our lives.
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David Walsh
A brilliant performance from The Walker Brothers. One of the greatest groups ever
backpages98
That last minute or so is so powerful, kinda crazy I continue to say that about so many of their songs but it's true, There's not a lot of ways you can emit emotion better than with an orchestra and horns on top of the Clark lyrics which are just perfect for Scott and John to sing. Great song!
beachgirl1947
The very best male group ever. Scott had THE most beautiful voice.
beachgirl1947
I never knew Pet Clark wrote this ! Gorgeous arrangement..
Pipkin Hopkins
Just love how this song grows. All mild then the drums kick in and it unfolds into a great big gothic, spector like anthem !! Only the Walkers could do this !
Anthony Mead
This is brilliant. Dark and moody, just right for the Walker Brothers. They excelled in this sort of thing. Didn't realise Petula Clarke was so talented a songwriter. Excellent.
Christina Huie
Petula Clark translated the French lyrics.
Anthony Mead
This is perfect for Scott to sing. I think this is the best thing they ever did as a group. Fascinating.
Julie Robinson
I can't say goodbye, in my head you are still here while I can still hear your wonderful voice. So sad.
Raymond Morgan
Wonderful wonderful orchestration so melodic + dramatic. One of their best if little known.