sweetest goodbye.
maroon five. Lyrics
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As far as an eternity
Outstretched arms, open hearts
And if it never ends then when do we start?
I'll never leave you behind
Or treat you unkind
I know you understand
And with a tear in my eye
That I ever did receive
Pushing forward and arching back
Bring me closer to heart attack
Say goodbye and just fly away
When you come back
I have some things to say
How does it feel to know you never have to be alone
When you get home
There must be someplace here that only you and I could go
So I can show you how I
Dream away everyday
Try so hard to disregard
The rhythm of the rain that drops
And coincides with the beating of my heart
I'll never leave you behind
Or treat you unkind
I know you understand
And with a tear in my eye
Give me the sweetest goodbye
That I ever did receive
Pushing forward and arching back
Bring me closer to heart attack
Say goodbye and just fly away
When you come back
I have some things to say
How does it feel to know you never have to be alone
When you get home
There must be someplace here that only you and I could go
So I can show you how I feel
The lyrics of Maroon 5's "Sweetest Goodbye" express a tender and poignant farewell. The singer acknowledges that the person they're addressing seems to exist in a timeless realm, where "eternity" can stretch out before them like open arms. Yet even within that infinite space, the singer remains steadfast, promising never to leave the person behind or treat them poorly. It's a promise that's grounded in an understanding between the two people, one that's so great that it can bring tears to the singer's eyes.
The second verse takes a more physical and visceral turn. The singer describes feeling so overcome with emotion that they might experience a heart attack. And yet, just as suddenly, they move towards the idea of release, urging the other person to "just fly away." They promise to be waiting when the person returns, ready to share some things that they need to say. The verse is both a release of tension and a commitment to return to it, and it builds on the sense of intimacy that was so tenderly sketched out in the first half of the song.
Overall, "Sweetest Goodbye" is a song about love, commitment, and the bittersweet nature of saying farewell. It's a song that speaks to the hope that two people can create their own special place in the world, even as it acknowledges the inevitability of separation.
Line by Line Meaning
Where you are seems to be
I feel like you are so far away from me
As far as an eternity
I feel like it will be forever until I am with you
Outstretched arms, open hearts
I am waiting for you with open arms and a welcoming heart
And if it never ends then when do we start?
If our love and connection is infinite, when does our journey together truly begin?
I'll never leave you behind
I will always be by your side, never abandoning you
Or treat you unkind
I promise to always treat you with love, kindness, and respect
I know you understand
I trust that you comprehend and appreciate my love for you
And with a tear in my eye
As I say goodbye, I am crying because of my love for you
Give me the sweetest goodbye
Please depart in a way that embodies our love and connection
That I ever did receive
I want our goodbye to be sweeter than any we have had before
Pushing forward and arching back
I am experiencing intense, conflicting emotions
Bring me closer to heart attack
My emotions are almost overwhelming me
Say goodbye and just fly away
Please leave me now, but in a way that allows us to reunite later
When you come back
When we reunite again
I have some things to say
I have so many feelings and thoughts that I need to express to you
How does it feel to know you never have to be alone
It must be comforting to know that you always have me to turn to
When you get home
When you return to me
There must be someplace here that only you and I could go
There must be a special and intimate place that only we know of
So I can show you how I feel
I want to express my love and affection for you in a special and personal way
Dream away everyday
I spend each day lost in thoughts of you and our connection
Try so hard to disregard
I try to push away my obsessive thoughts of you, but I can't help it
The rhythm of the rain that drops
The sound of the rain reminds me of the rhythm of my own heart
And coincides with the beating of my heart
The sound of the rain matches the rhythm of my heartbeat, which is full of longing for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM LEVINE, JAMES VALENTINE, JESSE ROYAL CARMICHAEL, MICKEY MADDEN, RYAN MICHAEL DUSICK
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