Goodbye
Farewell Symphony: Unraveling Heartbreak in 'Goodbye' by The Altogether
Lyrics
Look, you got me crying on the train
Expressing sadness, crying while on a train
You got me wishing for a time I called for mother
Longing for a time of comfort and safety, possibly childhood
Hid under covers
Seeking refuge under covers, possibly to escape or find solace
And I know this always sounds the same
Acknowledging repetitive feelings or situations
But I’ve been stuck to you like a shadow you can’t shake off
Expressing a deep and persistent connection to someone
Just let me take off and run
Desiring freedom, possibly from a challenging situation
You had me going for some time
Being captivated or fooled for a significant period
Taking the bait and swimming fast
Being lured in and moving quickly
I felt the tension
Sensing a build-up of emotional strain or anticipation
You had my attention
Having full attention and focus
And you say there’s other fish in the sea
Acknowledging the existence of other romantic options
Maybe for you but not for my undying conscience
Emphasizing personal commitment and loyalty
You think it’s obnoxious
Recognizing potential annoyance or displeasure
So I think now it’s time for goodbye
Deciding that it's time to say goodbye
Needless to say, we’ve taken time
Highlighting the passage of time in the relationship
And used it to make our smiles align
Using time to create harmony and shared happiness
But still your emotions changed on a dime
Noting a sudden and unpredictable change in emotions
Our love was red, the world was blue
Describing love as passionate and the world as uncertain
Love was impatient, now we’re through
Characterizing the end of love as impatience
There's only one thing left to say this time
Declaring a need for finality in the situation
I hope you’re fine, goodbye
Wishing the other person well and saying goodbye
Needless to say, we’ve taken time
Repeating the theme of using time in the relationship
And used it to make our smiles align
Reiterating the idea of creating shared happiness over time
But still your emotions changed on a dime
Highlighting the volatility of emotions
Our love was red, the world was blue
Symbolizing love as intense and the world as unstable
Love was impatient, now we’re through
Describing the end of love as a result of impatience
There's only one thing left to say this time
Declaring a final sentiment and saying goodbye
I hope you’re fine, goodbye
Expressing a hope for the other person's well-being after the breakup
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