Goodbye
Embracing Love's Journey: A Hootie & the Blowfish Melody
Lyrics
Tomorrow used to be a day away
Anticipation of the future has changed; tomorrow used to feel distant.
Now love is gone and you're into someone far away
Love has faded, and the person is now involved with someone else far away.
I never thought the day would come
Expressing disbelief that a day would come with a romantic rival.
When I would see his hand not mine
Seeing the other person's hand, not one's own, holding yours.
Holding on to yours because I could not find the time
Unable to make time, feeling regret for neglecting the relationship.
And now I can't deny
Acknowledging the undeniable reality of the situation.
Nothing lasts forever
Philosophical reflection on the impermanence of things.
But I don't want to leave and see the teardrops in your eyes
Reluctance to leave and witness the pain reflected in the partner's eyes.
I don't want to live to see the day you say goodbye
Expressing the desire not to live through the pain of a goodbye.
Now there comes another part of life I go alone
Entering a new phase of life alone, possibly dealing with loneliness.
Sitting at a bar with Chris that I can't leave
Sitting at a bar, unable to go home because it's no longer a comforting place.
'Cause my house ain't no home
The house lacks the warmth and comfort that a home should provide.
I just want to touch you girl
Expressing a longing to physically connect with the partner.
I want to feel you close to me
Desiring emotional closeness with the partner.
Without your love I would give up now and walk away so easily
Without love, life seems difficult, and the thought of giving up is present.
So maybe while we're young we'll figure out together
Hoping to navigate challenges together and find a solution for the pain.
That even with the pain there's a remedy
Despite the pain, believing there's a remedy for the relationship.
We'll be all right
Optimism about the future, assuring that things will be okay.
I don't want to live to see the day you say goodbye
Reiteration of the desire not to witness the day the partner says goodbye.
When I first met you I couldn't love anyone
Initial difficulty in loving anyone until meeting the current partner.
But you stole my dreams and you made me see
The partner transformed dreams and revealed a new aspect of self.
That I can walk into the sun and I could still be me
Realizing the ability to face challenges while maintaining individuality.
And now I can't deny
Reiterating the transient nature of things.
Nothing lasts forever
Reflecting on the impermanence, similar to earlier in the song.
But I don't want to leave and see the teardrops in your eyes
Reluctance to leave and cause emotional pain to the partner.
So baby why break up
Questioning the need to break up; proposing to find a solution together.
Let's figure out together
Optimism about finding a remedy for the pain through joint effort.
That even with the pain there's a remedy
Reiterating the belief that there's a solution despite the pain.
And we'll be alright
Expressing confidence that things will be alright.
I don't want to live to see the day you say goodbye
Reiteration of the desire not to witness the day of parting.
We say goodbye
The actual farewell, saying goodbye.
Oh goodbye
Repetition of the farewell, emphasizing the parting.
Goodbye
Final goodbye, concluding the song.
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