Goodbyes
Farewell Vibes: Embracing Change with Guantanamo Bay Surf Club
Lyrics
Well babe I'm gonna leave you
Expressing the decision to leave the person addressed as "babe."
Maybe just a shot of tequila before I break the news
Considering having a shot of tequila before delivering the news of the departure.
And your love turns into spite
Indicating that the affection once felt has turned into resentment or hostility.
Well babe it was nice to meet you
Expressing gratitude for the time spent together and saying goodbye.
If I said something sweet I didn't mean to
Acknowledging that any sweet words spoken were not sincere.
And I'll have another and hope that I can still drive
Planning to have another drink and hoping to still be able to drive.
Well I got something early in the morning
Mentioning a commitment or obligation early in the morning.
But if you're still drinking then I'm still pouring
Offering to continue pouring drinks if the other person is still drinking.
And I'll have another but I don't want to spend the night
Expressing the intention to have another drink but not wanting to spend the night.
These goodbyes turn to good mornings every time
Highlighting a pattern where goodbyes lead to reunions every morning.
Well I'll meet your parents
Willingness to meet the partner's parents.
But babe don't disparage me if
Asking not to criticize if there's a lack of enthusiasm towards the partner's parents.
I don't like 'em that much anyway
Expressing a lack of strong liking for the partner's parents.
Got on a plane to somewhere
Describing a decision to travel somewhere, perhaps to gain perspective or escape.
Hoping that I won't care
Hoping that distance will help in not caring about what is missed.
Enough to think about what I'm missing when I close my eyes
Reflecting on the difficulty of being away and thinking about what is missed.
Goodbyes turn to good mornings every time
Reiterating the idea that goodbyes result in reconnection every morning.
Well babe I am selfish
Admitting to selfish behavior.
I'll lie and say I can't help it
Claiming inability to change and acknowledging a tendency to lie about it.
But I don't know if I'm ever gonna change
Expressing uncertainty about the possibility of personal growth or change.
Well babe I'm hardly perfect
Admitting personal imperfection.
I wouldn't say I'm worth it
Downplaying personal worthiness.
But every time I leave I'm pulled right back to your side
Acknowledging a strong pull to return to the partner's side despite imperfections.
These goodbyes turn to good mornings every time
Reiterating the recurring theme that goodbyes lead to reunions in the morning.
These goodbyes turn to good mornings every time
Emphasizing the consistent pattern of reunions following goodbyes.
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