... from the viewpoint of the song's narrator, but is it that of the author?
The Goodbye's seem wistful and sad, rather than a moving-on to new things. We're left wondering 'why the goodbyes?'... the only clue seemed to be the line 'Goodbye to glue that stuck me to you'. But it didn't have the tragedy of a breakup song.
Perhaps it's too easy to look for meanings, but that's the problem with any song that hints at sadness.
Nice song. Touch of melancholy for a moment to moving along in life. What’s ahead who knows?Goodbye to the past that brought you here; but it will always be a part of you. Maybe it’s done maybe there’s more to the song.
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... from the viewpoint of the song's narrator, but is it that of the author?
The Goodbye's seem wistful and sad, rather than a moving-on to new things. We're left wondering 'why the goodbyes?'... the only clue seemed to be the line 'Goodbye to glue that stuck me to you'. But it didn't have the tragedy of a breakup song.
Perhaps it's too easy to look for meanings, but that's the problem with any song that hints at sadness.
Good luck...
Oh these are certainly my goodbyes, but they are to a previous time, not to a person…
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Hi Lail. That's good to know...
I'm in Portsmouth, so might be a stretch to come to the show, but will let you know. Best regards, Paul
A sad song - not a bad song, far from it - but one that leaves a sense of a punch in the gut, despite gentleness of tone - like, was it personal?
My next song will be called: Reasons To Be Cheerful!
Ha!
(I hope not)
Nice song. Touch of melancholy for a moment to moving along in life. What’s ahead who knows?Goodbye to the past that brought you here; but it will always be a part of you. Maybe it’s done maybe there’s more to the song.
Thanks Dan! Hello, Goodbye!
Absolutely lovely! 👏🏻❤️
Wow thank you!
Beautifully sung but agree with the question whether this is a personal experience? Clearly it is from the viewpoint of the na