goodbye
jon-rae and the river Lyrics

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We all need each other 'cause the wheel of time turns again
The days are blending by just trying to survive until the end
Hey - I said I don't need space
But what I get? I'm far away from your sweet embrace
Keep dreamin'
It's feelin' like Paradise is fleeting
We haven't had enough of our human love
Hearts beating, still healing

Goodbye, Paradise
Don't take this for granted when it feels like the world might end
Can you tell me if I'm worth a damn? Can you even comprehend?
Hey - I said I sealed my fate
But all I want is to believe I'm not some mistake
Keep dreamin'
It's feelin' like Paradise is fleeting
We haven't had enough of our human love
Hearts beating, still healing
Keep dreamin'
It's feelin' like Paradise is fleeting
We haven't had enough of our human love
Hearts beating, still healing

Let's say goodbye to paradise
I wish we tried for you and I

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Goodbye" by Jon-Rae and the River express the fragility of relationships and the looming possibility of their eventual end as time marches forward. The song acknowledges the need for human connection and the desire to hold onto what is good in life, specifically the paradise that love can bring. The chorus repeats the phrase "Keep dreamin'," perhaps suggesting that holding on to hope and aspirations is what keeps us moving forward, even through the pain of loss.

The lyrics also express the singer's struggle with intimacy and vulnerability. They ask whether they are worth anything and wonder if they are merely a mistake. Despite their fear of being hurt, they long for connection and the feeling of being held in a "sweet embrace." The song is a bittersweet farewell to a love that is ending, but it also acknowledges the importance of cherishing the moments of joy and love that we experience.

Overall, "Goodbye" is a poignant reflection on the fleeting nature of life and love, and the importance of holding onto hope and gratitude even in the face of heartache.

Line by Line Meaning

We all need each other 'cause the wheel of time turns again
We depend on one another because time keeps moving forward

The days are blending by just trying to survive until the end
The days are passing by as we struggle to make it to the end

Hey - I said I don't need space
I previously stated that I don't need space

But what I get? I'm far away from your sweet embrace
However, I am currently distant from your loving embrace

Keep dreamin'
Continue to dream and imagine

It's feelin' like Paradise is fleeting
It seems like our ideal life is temporary

We haven't had enough of our human love
We still have not experienced enough of our love as humans

Hearts beating, still healing
Our hearts are still beating and recovering from past pain

Goodbye, Paradise
Farewell to our idyllic life

Don't take this for granted when it feels like the world might end
We shouldn't overlook the importance of our relationship, especially when things seem dire

Can you tell me if I'm worth a damn? Can you even comprehend?
Do you value me? Do you truly understand me?

Hey - I said I sealed my fate
I previously accepted my destiny

But all I want is to believe I'm not some mistake
However, I still desire to believe that I have worth and value

Let's say goodbye to paradise
Let's acknowledge that our perfect world is coming to an end

I wish we tried for you and I
I regret that we did not make more of an effort to make our love work

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: McKenna Rae

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