The Long Goodbye
Eternal Farewell: Bruce Springsteen's Poetic Journey of Heartbreak
Lyrics
My soul went walkin' but I stayed here
Expresses a sense of detachment as the speaker's soul is elsewhere while physically present.
Feel like I been workin' for a thousand years
Conveys a feeling of prolonged effort and exhaustion, suggesting a long and arduous struggle.
Chippin' away at this chain of my own lies
Reflects on the speaker's attempt to break free from a self-imposed web of deceit and falsehoods.
Climbin' a wall a hundred thousand miles high
Describes the immense challenge the speaker faces, emphasizing the daunting height of the metaphorical wall.
Well I woke up this morning on the other side
Indicates a shift in perspective, awakening to a different reality or mindset.
Yeah yeah this is the long goodbye
Introduces the theme of a prolonged and difficult farewell or parting.
Hey yeah this is the long goodbye
Reiterates the notion of a prolonged goodbye, emphasizing its significance.
Same old faces it's the same old town
Highlights the monotony and familiarity of the speaker's surroundings and relationships.
What once was laughs is draggin' me now
Suggests a transformation of what was once enjoyable into a burdensome experience.
Wailin' on rain hangin' on for love
Describes enduring emotional pain, possibly caused by unrequited love.
Words of forgiveness from some God above
References a desire for forgiveness, seeking solace from a higher power.
Ain't no words of mercy comin' from on high
Expresses a sense of despair as no mercy or relief is granted from the divine.
Oh no just a long goodbye
Reiterates the central theme of a prolonged and difficult farewell.
Yeah yeah just one long goodbye
Emphasizes the enduring nature of the goodbye, reinforcing its length and complexity.
Well I went to leave twenty years ago
Recalls a failed attempt to leave the current situation two decades ago.
Since then I guess I been packin' kinda slow
Suggests a slow process of preparing to depart or break free.
Sure did like that admirin' touch
Reflects on a past connection or affectionate gesture that the speaker enjoyed.
Guess I like'd it a little too much
Implies a potential downside to the past enjoyment, suggesting an excess or attachment.
The moon is high and here I am
Describes the present moment under the moonlight, possibly contemplating actions or decisions.
Sittin' here with this hammer in hand
Portrays the speaker holding a hammer, symbolizing the power to break free or take action.
One more drink oughta ease the pain
Suggests using alcohol to numb emotional pain.
Starin' at that last link in the chain
Focuses on the last obstacle or restraint in the speaker's way.
Well let's raise our glass and let this hammer fly
Proposes a toast to signify a readiness to break free, using the hammer metaphorically.
Hey yeah this is the long goodbye
Reiterates the theme of a prolonged and challenging goodbye, emphasizing its significance.
Hey yeah this is the long goodbye
Restates the idea of a drawn-out farewell, underscoring its importance.
Kiss me baby and we're gonna fly
Introduces a romantic element, suggesting a joint journey or escape with a loved one.
Hey yeah this is the long goodbye
Reaffirms the prolonged and difficult nature of the goodbye, emphasizing its significance.
Yeah yeah this is the long goodbye
Reiterates the theme of a prolonged and challenging farewell, underscoring its importance.
Hey yeah this is the long goodbye
Restates the idea of a drawn-out farewell, emphasizing its significance.
Kiss me baby 'cause we're gonna ride
Requests a kiss, symbolizing a moment of connection and shared resolve to face the challenges.
Yeah yeah this is the long goodbye
Reiterates the central theme of a prolonged and difficult farewell.
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