Goodbye In Her Eyes
Zac Brown Band Lyrics


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I could tell that it was over
When her lips met mine
It was an emptiness in her voice
Hesitation when she smiled
She didn't have to say a word
It was just so plain to see
She had found what she'd been looking for
And I knew it wasn't me

I saw goodbye in her eyes
I don't think I can change it
There's no way to disguise
We will never make it

Sometimes I feel like a clown
Who can't wash off his make-up
All she wanted it was gone
Prince Charming I wasn't
But I would trade a thousand Babylons
To be in her arms tomorrow
But like tide her love has come and gone
And it's time for me to go

I saw goodbye in her eyes
I don't think I can change it
There's no way to disguise
We will never make it

Now she sees right through me
Should I hold on to what we've got
Is it just a waste of time
One thing that I know for sure
I saw goodbye in her eyes
I saw goodbye in her eyes

I know you got somebody new now
All my candles have burned out
He's gonna love the way you shine
So did I
So don't smile at me if it ain't what you need
With that goodbye in your eyes
I know that I can't change it
(Now you see right through me)
There's no way to disguise
We will never make it

I saw goodbye in your eyes
I know that I can't change it
(Now you see right through me, goodbye in your eyes)
Should I hold on
We will never make it
(Now you see right through me, goodbye in your eyes)
Should I hold on
Is it just a waste of time
One thing that I know for sure
I saw goodbye in your eyes




I saw goodbye in your eyes
I know that it's over

Overall Meaning

The song "Goodbye In Her Eyes" is about a man who realizes that his relationship is over because he sees goodbye in his partner's eyes. He knew it was over when her lips met his, and he noticed an emptiness in her voice and hesitation when she smiled. She didn't have to say it; he could see that she had found what she had been looking for and it wasn't him. He feels like a clown who can't wash off his make-up and wishes he could be in her arms tomorrow. But he realizes that her love has come and gone like the tide, and it's time for him to go.


The song reflects on the pain of letting go of a relationship that has come to an end. The singer knows that he can't change the fact that his love is gone and that trying to hold on would be a waste of time. He acknowledges that his partner has someone new now, and he hopes that this person will love the way she shines, just like he did. But he knows that it's time to move on and say goodbye.


Overall, "Goodbye In Her Eyes" is a poignant and emotional reflection on the pain of letting go of a relationship that has come to an end.


Line by Line Meaning

I could tell that it was over
I sensed that our relationship was coming to an end


When her lips met mine
Despite kissing me, there was a lack of feeling from her side


It was an emptiness in her voice
Her tone wasn't enthusiastic or filled with love


Hesitation when she smiled
Her smile was forced and not genuine


She didn't have to say a word
Her body language spoke volumes


It was just so plain to see
The signs of our coming breakup were obvious


She had found what she'd been looking for
She had found someone else who fulfilled her desires and needs


And I knew it wasn't me
I wasn't the one she was looking for anymore


I saw goodbye in her eyes
I saw the end of our relationship in her gaze


I don't think I can change it
I am aware that I cannot change her decision


There's no way to disguise
I cannot hide the truth that our love is over


We will never make it
There is no hope for the revival of our relationship


Sometimes I feel like a clown
I feel foolish for holding onto something that is already over


Who can't wash off his make-up
I am unable to remove the facade that I am still okay despite the heartbreak


All she wanted it was gone
She only wished for the love that I couldn't give her to disappear


Prince Charming I wasn't
I was not the perfect partner she hoped for


But I would trade a thousand Babylons
I would do anything to be with her again


To be in her arms tomorrow
I wish for a second chance to hold her tightly


But like tide her love has come and gone
Her love for me has ebbed away


And it's time for me to go
It's time for me to accept that our relationship is over


Now she sees right through me
She has seen my true colors and knows that I am not what she wants


Should I hold on to what we've got
Should I try to hold onto the remains of our relationship


Is it just a waste of time
Is there any point in holding onto something that is already lost


One thing that I know for sure
I am certain that our love is over


I know you got somebody new now
I know that you have found someone else


All my candles have burned out
The hope for our love has died


He's gonna love the way you shine
Your new partner will appreciate and love you for who you are


So did I
I too loved you for your shining qualities


So don't smile at me if it ain't what you need
Don't give me false hope if you don't truly want to be with me


With that goodbye in your eyes
The look in your eyes confirm that our love is truly over


I know that I can't change it
I accept that our relationship has ended and I cannot change your mind


Should I hold on
I am questioning the possibility of salvaging our relationship




Lyrics © BLACKSTONE ENTERTAINMENT, BMG Rights Management, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: John Hopkins, Sonia Leigh, Wyatt Durrette, Zac Brown

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@notglitchreplayz7248

I could tell that it was over
When her lips met mine
It was an emptiness in her voice
Hesitation when she smiled
She didn't have to say a word
It was just so plain to see
She had found what she'd been looking for
And I knew it wasn't me

I saw goodbye in her eyes
I don't think I can change it
There's no way to disguise
We will never make it

Sometimes I feel like a clown
Who can't wash off his make-up
The life she wanted ‒ it was gone
Prince Charming ‒ I wasn't
But I would trade a thousand Babylons
To be in her arms tomorrow
Oh, but like the tide her love has come and gone
And it's time for me to go

I saw goodbye in her eyes
I don't think I can change it
There's no way to disguise
We will never make it

Now she sees right through me

Should I hold on to what we've got
Is it just a waste of time?
One thing that I know for sure
I saw goodbye in her eyes

I saw goodbye in her eyes

I know you got somebody new now
All my candles have burned out
He's gonna love the way you shine
So did I
So don't smile at me it ain't what you mean
(Goodbye)

With that goodbye in your eyes
I know that I can't change it (now you see right through me)
There's no way to disguise
We will never make it

I saw goodbye in your eyes
I know that I can't change it (now you see right through me, goodbye in your eyes!)
Should I hold on
We will never make it (now you see right through me, goodbye in your eyes!)

Should I hold on
Is it just a waste of time?
One thing that I know for sure
I saw goodbye in your eyes
I saw goodbye in your eyes
I know that it's over



All comments from YouTube:

@Danny-ju2ip

This song hits hard when you've lost that love that you thought you'd be with forever

@lukebryanlovers

🎼Thanks for complimenting on my page, I never knew our song still touches the heart of many, i hope you never stop listening to my ✨music?

@waltercobb9700

And it is a good barometer of where you are in your recovery... when you can listen to this and no longer weep you're moving forward !

@charleswoelk5052

I know that feeling. Sometimes someone just isn't replaceable. You don't know that till it's to late though. God has another plan I guess

@kevinowen1494

Yes, ive been there

@chelseamysterio2581

Danny please answer me on this I have lost the man Alex wheetley I was in love with and was thought to be with him forever but that changed April 28th when he filed a restraining order against me but Monday this week it got dropped

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@juliefought7020

This song is as good as it was the 1st time or the 1000th time you hear it.

@libertytree5352

One of the most beautifully composed country songs of all time. True talent.

@lukebryanlovers

🎼Thanks for complimenting on my page, I never knew our song still touches the heart of many, i hope you never stop listening to my ✨music?

@emilypaille8704

This band is magical. It's like every instrument isn't just playing, their singing their own layers of the song. Music has turned from a passion to a talentless industry with songwriters writing everything and autotune fills in the rest. These guys are a golden exception

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