This was an interesting one to write. I thought of the phrase “good in goodbye” and got to thinking that sometimes it’s hard to see the plus side of an ending. I hate endings, and have always had trouble thinking of them as new beginnings. Do all goodbyes really have an ounce of good in them, friends? xoxo
The glow casting shadows on your face
And I remember wishing I could hold you just for awhile
‘Cause I knew I’d never see that face again
I can see us the way we used to be
Dancing barefoot in the grass, my head on your shoulder
Sitting on the porch swing the night I told you everything
I’d never felt bolder
Do you remember that feeling?
And here I am now just trying to find, just trying to find the good in goodbye
You made it so easy to fall
And your arms, they were a soft place to land
How the flame could just burn out
I just don’t, I just don’t understand
I can see us the way we used to be
Dancing barefoot in the grass, my head on your shoulder
Sitting on the porch swing the night I told you everything
I’d never felt bolder
Do you remember that feeling?
And here I am now just trying to find, just trying to find the good in goodbye
Sitting here now
Watching the rain fall down…
I can see us the way we used to be
Dancing barefoot in the grass, my head on your shoulder
Sitting on the porch swing the night I told you everything
I’d never felt bolder
Do you remember that feeling?
And here I am now just trying to find, just trying to find the good in goodbye
I can see us the way we used to be
Dancing barefoot in the grass, my head on your shoulder
Sitting on the porch swing the night I told you everything
I’d never felt bolder
Do you remember that feeling?
And here I am now just trying to find, just trying to find the good in goodbye
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Liesl @ FabulousFashions4SensibleStyle says
This is such an interesting thing to right about and I never really thought about the "good in goodbye"…loved this writing piece!
Liesl 🙂
Jude says
I think there can be some good in goodbyes, but it's hard sometimes! I lost a dearly loved family member just under a year ago and it's been a challenge to always find the good in that (though I won't deny that even in the sadness, there were moments of beauty – life is funny that way).
Novelista Barista says
really nicely written !!
Jessica says
Beautifully written! Those words nearly give me chills. I don't think there is anything in the world harder to say than "goodbye".
Katie says
Beautiful piece! Sometimes I think the good in "goodbye" comes later, even years later. But I'm a huge believer in "everything happens for a reason", so guess that helps…
Kasey says
Hey! nice job!
Jaime @ La vie...J'aime says
Very lovely piece…It's interesting to think about this- "good in goodbye"
Mo Pie, Please says
One best man just moved from Chicago back to his home town. We're both pretty heartbroken over it, we just said goodbye to him last night. But your post came at the perfect time and I know that there's nothing but good in this goodbye. He wasn't happy here, he's happy there and he's going to thrive. So thanks for this!
Josie ♥ Savoir Weddings ♥ says
Well I very recently split from my boyfriend and have found this rather comforting so thank you.
Jessica Jolly says
aww that's so lovely.
Krystal says
I've never even thought of that before…the 'good' in goodbye. I don't like endings either!
My Owl Barn says
Beautifully written! It's hard to say "goodbyes", and I had never thought of good in them before.
Wendy says
Pretty lyrics, Melissa. 🙂
Melissa Blake says
I'm glad you all liked this one! Thanks! xoxo
Chiara says
What a great post…. I believe that it is definitely hard to see the positive side of an ending, but see it as a clean slate, where you can experience all those special moments over again, like the flirting, the first kiss….
xoxo
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Jen says
I feel the same way!
Iris Jaye says
That is really beautiful. You are such a talented songwriter! I love it, because I too have asked that question before. That's just amazing. I'd love to see this turn into a real song 🙂
Woman In The Midst: Raw says
The "good" in my good-bye saved my life.. So yeah.. There is good in good-bye..
Thanks for this.
Café Bellini says
It's certainly hard but I like the idea! I'd never thought of that before, imagine!
Ogot says
Saying goodbye is really hard and it's painful too. But I guess there's a good thing about goodbye that I think is somewhat "okay".. "Everyone is going somewhere"… and wherever that is, I know (let's hope) that it's for the betterment of everyone.
Anonymous says
Whenever I read your songs or poems or whatever they are, I always imagine Taylor Swift singing them!