Goodnight
Wilt Lyrics


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Goodnight It's nice to meet you
Have we met before this time
I know I've seen you
I can tell because you'd never realize
The colors going on behind my eyes
The difference is you might not know it
But all the fix you have on me
I will not show it
But you see it hit me right between the eyes

But I could never turn away
I've tried
Do you remember the days when we were young and it seemed so bright
Do you remember the time we smoked a cigarette just for spite
Could you imagine the day when we forget and all the interest dies
And I will remind you of the day to come
When we say goodnight
And I forgot to make you listen
To the story of the time when I went missing
Did you know that I was ready to decide

Never coming back to face your eyes
But you know I've been a little crazy
And now and then my memory gets hazy
But you could always leave it all behind
And that's why I am never on your side
Do you remember the days when we were young and it seemed so bright
Do you remember the time we smoked a cigarette just for spite
Could you imagine the day when we forget and all the interest dies
And I will remind you of the day to come

When we say goodnight
Now I can't get it straight
By that I'm keeping watching the rain
I've said it once and I will say it again
And your first and last mistake
By that I'm saying often afraid
And I don't know if I'm making sense
No

Do you remember the days when we were young and it seemed so bright
Do you remember the time we smoked a cigarette just for spite
Could you imagine the day when we forget and all the interest dies
And I will remind you of the day to come
When we say goodnight
Do you remember the days when we were young and it seemed so bright?
Do you remember the time we smoked a cigarette just for spite?
Could you imagine the day when we forget and all the interest dies?




And I will remind you of the day to come
When we say "goodnight"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wilt's song 'Goodnight' explore the memories and emotions of a person meeting someone they know they've seen before, but cannot place, possibly due to the colors going on behind their eyes. They remark on how this other person may not even realize the significance of their interaction. The singer then reflects on the past, referencing a time when they smoked a cigarette for spite and the brightness of youth, before acknowledging that interest may eventually fade and they will have to say goodnight. The song takes a nostalgic and slightly melancholic tone, with the singer regretting their past mistakes and acknowledging the impermanence of relationships and memories.


Line by Line Meaning

Goodnight
The singer is bidding farewell


It's nice to meet you
The singer is addressing the listener, acknowledging their presence


Have we met before this time
The singer is questioning the listener's familiarity, suggesting they may have crossed paths before


I know I've seen you
The artist is confident that they have encountered the listener before


I can tell because you'd never realize
The artist is noticing things about the listener that the listener themselves may not be aware of


The colors going on behind my eyes
The singer is experiencing vivid sensory perceptions that are not outwardly visible


The difference is you might not know it
The listener may be unaware of the singer's unique perspective


But all the fix you have on me
The listener's perception of the artist may be influenced by their own biases and preconceptions


I will not show it
The artist is choosing to conceal their true feelings or reactions


But you see it hit me right between the eyes
The artist is acknowledging the impact of the listener's influence on them, even if they try to hide it


But I could never turn away / I've tried
Despite any resistance or attempts to distance themselves, the singer cannot help but remain connected to the listener


Do you remember the days when we were young and it seemed so bright
The artist is recalling a time when things were simpler and more optimistic


Do you remember the time we smoked a cigarette just for spite
The singer is recalling a defiant or rebellious act they shared with the listener


Could you imagine the day when we forget and all the interest dies
The singer is considering the possibility of their relationship losing its significance or appeal


And I will remind you of the day to come / When we say goodnight
The singer is implying that their parting may be permanent, and they will look back on their time together with nostalgia and possibly regret


And I forgot to make you listen / To the story of the time when I went missing
The artist is expressing regret for failing to share an important experience with the listener


Did you know that I was ready to decide / Never coming back to face your eyes
The artist is revealing thoughts or feelings they had at a prior point, suggesting they were considering severing ties with the listener


But you know I've been a little crazy / And now and then my memory gets hazy
The singer is acknowledging their own flaws or shortcomings, including lapses in memory


But you could always leave it all behind / And that's why I am never on your side
The listener has the option to move on from their shared experiences, while the singer feels trapped or unable to do the same


Now I can't get it straight / By that I'm keeping watching the rain
The artist is struggling to make sense of their feelings or circumstances, possibly feeling stuck or unable to move forward


I've said it once and I will say it again / And your first and last mistake
The artist is repeating a warning or admonishment, implying the listener's actions have consequences


By that I'm saying often afraid / And I don't know if I'm making sense / No
The artist is acknowledging their own uncertainty or fear, and questioning if they are communicating effectively


When we say "goodnight"
The singer is reiterating their impending farewell, with a sense of finality or sadness




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CORMAC MURRAY BATTLE, DARRAGH BUTLER, MICHAEL DAVID MURPHY

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