Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
Farewell Whispers: Unraveling the Bittersweet Tale of Ev'ry Goodbye
Lyrics
Ev'ry time we say goodbye
Every farewell experience brings a sense of emotional pain.
I die a little
The emotional impact of saying goodbye causes a part of the speaker to metaphorically "die."
Ev'ry time we say goodbye
The repetition emphasizes the recurring emotional toll of farewells.
I wonder why a little
The speaker wonders about the reasons behind the emotional difficulty of parting.
Why the Gods above me
The speaker questions the divine or higher powers regarding the reasons for the emotional pain.
Who must be in the know
There's a sense of uncertainty about the speaker's worth in the eyes of higher powers.
Think so little of me
The speaker feels undervalued or unimportant in the eyes of the divine.
They allow you to go
The divine or higher powers allow the separation, contributing to the speaker's emotional distress.
When you're near
The presence of the person being bid farewell brings a positive and lively atmosphere.
There's such an air of spring about it
The speaker describes a joyful and refreshing ambiance when the person is nearby.
I can hear a lark somewhere
Even in the farewell moments, there's a touch of beauty, symbolized by the singing lark.
Begin to sing about it
The speaker can sense a celebration or acknowledgment of the relationship by a singing bird.
There's no love song finer
No other love song surpasses the beauty of the speaker's feelings.
But how strange the change
The mood undergoes a significant shift, transitioning from a positive major key to a somber minor key.
From major to minor
The change in musical tone reflects the emotional complexity of saying goodbye.
Ev'ry time we say goodbye
The repeated refrain underscores the persistent sorrow felt during each parting.
When you're near
The return of the theme of spring and joy when the person is present.
There's such an air of spring about it
The speaker highlights the positive, rejuvenating atmosphere when in the company of the person being bid farewell.
I can hear a lark somewhere
The continued reference to the lark's song signifies an enduring, beautiful connection.
Begin to sing about it
The singing bird symbolizes the ongoing celebration of love even in moments of separation.
There's no love song finer
The unmatched beauty of the speaker's love is reiterated.
But how strange the change
The musical shift from major to minor is again noted, emphasizing the emotional complexity of farewells.
From major to minor
The ongoing contrast in musical tones reflects the bittersweet nature of saying goodbye.
Ev'ry time we say goodbye
The closing repetition of the refrain reinforces the enduring pain felt with each farewell.
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