After The Judds disbanded in 1991, she then went to Texas Wynonna began a solo career, also on Curb. In her solo career, she has released eight studio albums, a live album, a holiday album and two compilation albums in addition to charting more than 20 singles of her own. Her first three singles—"She Is His Only Need", "I Saw the Light," and "No One Else on Earth"—all reached number one on the U.S. country singles charts consecutively, as did 1993's "Only Love" and 1996's, "To Be Loved by You." Three of her albums are certified platinum or higher by the RIAA. She released a new single, "Something You Can't Live Without," in March 2013. Her most recent recording, Wynonna & The Big Noise, was released on February 12, 2016 via Curb Records. Wynonna & the Big Noise are a country band lead by Wynonna and husband Cactus Mosher. Wynonna is most recognized for her musical work, although starting in the 2000s she has also pursued other interests, including writing, acting and philanthropy.
It's Never Easy To Say Goodbye
Wynonna Judd Lyrics
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It sure looks big in his little eyes
His momma waves, as her tears kick up the dust
It's never easy to say goodbye
Julie Rae in her pearl white wedding gown
Has found her wings and it's time to fly
It's all her dad can do to keep from breakin' down
It ain't easy to ever say goodbye
It ain't easy lettin' go of the ones you love
But believe me, we'll meet again by and by
If not here then somewhere up above
I've had some friends that I lost along the way
They've been called on down the line
Though their time was short, I think about them every day
It ain't easy to say goodbye
It ain't easy to ever say goodbye
It ain't easy lettin' go of the ones you love
But believe me, we'll meet again by and by
If not here then somewhere up above
Now the time has come to go our separate ways
It's alright if you wanna cry
Though I know we'll meet again someday
It's never easy to say goodbye
It ain't easy to ever say goodbye
It ain't easy lettin' go of the ones you love
But believe me, we'll meet again by and by
If not here then somewhere up above
The lyrics of "It's Never Easy To Say Goodbye" by Wynonna Judd reflect the challenges of bidding farewell to loved ones. It's a universal theme that everyone can relate to, as we all have experienced letting go of someone we care about at some point in our lives. The song is divided into three verses, with each verse telling a different story of someone parting ways with another person. The first verse describes the scene of a child leaving for school while his mom watches from afar, her tears of sadness mixing with the dust that kicks up as the bus drives away. The second verse tells the story of a dad struggling to let go of his daughter as she gets married and starts a new life, while fighting back tears. The last verse alludes to the fact that the singer has lost friends along the way, and that it is never easy to say goodbye to those who have passed away.
The central message of the song is that goodbye is never easy, whether it's because of distance, death or life circumstances. However, the lyrics also offer comfort in the idea that we will meet our loved ones again someday, either here on earth or "somewhere up above." The song resonates with people who are going through a difficult time with a loved one, who are dealing with loss, or who are simply reflecting on the importance of cherishing the time they have with those they care about.
Line by Line Meaning
Jimmy climbs on board that ol' yellow bus
A young boy named Jimmy gets on a large yellow bus.
It sure looks big in his little eyes
To Jimmy, the bus appears huge and intimidating.
His momma waves, as her tears kick up the dust
Jimmy's mother waves goodbye tearfully, kicking up dust as the bus departs.
It's never easy to say goodbye
Saying goodbye is a difficult thing to do.
Julie Rae in her pearl white wedding gown
A bride named Julie Rae is dressed in a white wedding gown.
Has found her wings and it's time to fly
Julie Rae has matured and is ready to spread her wings and fly.
It's all her dad can do to keep from breakin' down
Julie Rae's father struggles not to show his emotions and break down in tears.
It ain't easy to ever say goodbye
Saying goodbye is never easy.
It ain't easy lettin' go of the ones you love
Letting go of loved ones is not an easy task.
But believe me, we'll meet again by and by
Despite the difficulty of parting ways, we will meet again in the future.
If not here then somewhere up above
Even if we don't meet again in this life, we will meet again in the afterlife.
I've had some friends that I lost along the way
The artist has lost some friends throughout their life.
They've been called on down the line
The friends have passed away.
Though their time was short, I think about them every day
Even though their time together was brief, the singer thinks about their lost friends frequently.
Now the time has come to go our separate ways
The time has come to part ways.
It's alright if you wanna cry
It's okay to show emotion and cry during this difficult time.
Though I know we'll meet again someday
Despite the current separation, the artist is confident that they will reunite in the future.
It's never easy to say goodbye
Saying goodbye is never an easy thing to do.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNIE NELSON, ALLEN SHAMBLIN
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