2. U.S. Hardcore punk group
Goodbye Cruel World
Whitecross Lyrics
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I don't have to fear
'Cause it's very clear, there's a reason
And I know for sure, in a season,
Time will bring the cure
For I am strong and you're the Prince of Peace
Just the other day, my dear friend passed away Now I'm here today. And I know I,
I know I need to pick up and carry on
Carry on
Won't be long until I see him, yeah!
And every moment, even though you're gone
I don't have to fear
'Cause it's very clear, there's a reason
And I know for sure, in a season
Time will bring the cure
Where you are is where we all long to be
The cage will soon be opened and we will all be free
Goodbye cruel world
Oh yeah
Goodbye cruel world
Oh, yes
Now I'm trying, oh to face the truth
And really see
Oh I know I need to be set free
From all the things overwhelming to me
Where you are is where we all long to be The cage will soon be opened and we will all be free
Goodbye cruel world
Oh yeah
Goodbye cruel world
Oh, yes
The lyrics of Whitecross’s “Goodbye Cruel World” reflect the longing for a world beyond the current one, where peace and freedom reign, and death does not have the last word. The song is written as a tribute to a dear friend who has passed away, but the lyrics suggest a deeper meaning, resonating with the hope of Christians for a life beyond this earthly existence.
The opening lines suggest that even though the friend is gone, the singer does not have to fear because there is a reason, a purpose behind their departure. The belief that there is a Prince of Peace who rules over all, including death, gives the singer the confidence that time will eventually bring the cure, the healing that is needed to move on. The lyrics acknowledge the pain of loss, but they also look towards a future when the singer will see their friend again.
The second verse addresses the singer's struggle to face the truth and be set free from the overwhelming things in life. The repetition of the line “Where you are is where we all long to be” reinforces the idea that the afterlife is a place of peace and freedom, and it echoes the words of Jesus in John 14:2-3: “In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.”
Overall, “Goodbye Cruel World” is a song about hope in the face of loss and a reminder of the promise of eternal life for those who believe.
Line by Line Meaning
Every moment, even though you're gone
Despite your absence, every moment reminds me of you
I don't have to fear
I am not afraid of living without you
'Cause it's very clear, there's a reason
It's evident that everything happens for a reason
And I know for sure, in a season,
I am certain that with time, things will get better
Time will bring the cure
With time, I will heal from the pain of losing you
For I am strong and you're the Prince of Peace
I'm strong enough to carry on, knowing that you're in a better place
Just the other day, my dear friend passed away
Recently, I lost a close friend
Now I'm here today. And I know I,I know I need to pick up and carry on
Despite the loss, I know I need to move forward
Won't be long until I see him, yeah!
Soon I'll be reunited with my friend in the afterlife
Where you are is where we all long to be
Heaven is where we all hope to end up eventually
The cage will soon be opened and we will all be free
Life is temporary, and we will all be released from it someday
Goodbye cruel worldOh yeahGoodbye cruel worldOh, yes
Farewell to the harsh realities of life
Now I'm trying, oh to face the truthAnd really seeOh I know I need to be set freeFrom all the things overwhelming to me
I'm learning to confront my problems and move past the things holding me back
Contributed by Alex V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@espetofrango9705
Éssa musica ouvi pela primeira vez qundo eles estiveram pela segunda vez no RJ já sem o Carol, o som de guitarra desse cara era absurso e a cançao nunca mais esqueci por causa do aranjo da guitarra, é um absurdo de bom de se ouvir, parabens para quem postou ela aqui
@eng.wagnerdelima9231
Essa banda deveria ser reconhecida mundialmente!!
@TioRobervaldo
minha preferida desde 99
@lofaces
Com certeza, vc tem razão...Eu gostava de algumas musicas deles e tiveram uma boa formação, estavam prontos pra alavancar!!
E digo que tiveram o momento deles, mas depois de algumas performances bem ruins ao vivo foram caindo no esquecimento, não é fácil ir na estrada e manter a paixão, a qualidade do som, se quiser nome tem que rodar e muito!!! Como diria o AC/DC "Long Way To The Top".
@rozembergnascimento183
E é colega,é uma banda de white metol muito conhecida no meio secular.....
@mydailyupdate9384
They have the very best Guitarist
@loveistruth5713
I may have to have this played at my funeral
@scottraines946
Have you heard Thunder bird by Quite Roit . That the one for me
@rozembergnascimento183
😂😂 two...kkk
@kiranrai736
I m in love with White cross music.