page_title: Goodbye (The Humans song)
section_title: Promotion
hierarchical_section_title: Goodbye (The Humans song) / Promotion
caption_attribution_description: Español: El grupo de rock The Humans en la Eurovision Spain PreParty en Madrid (Abril 2018)
context_page_description: "Goodbye" is a song recorded by Romanian group The Humans, released on 12 January 2018 by Roton. The track was written by vocalist Cristina Caramarcu, while production and composition were handled by fellow members Alexandru Matei and Alin Neagoe. "Goodbye" is a 1980s-inspired soft rock and pop rock ballad whose instrumentation includes a cello; lyrically, it is a manifesto that discourages the abandonment of one's dreams. It also discusses the overcoming of suicidal ideation, depression and internal battles. Reviewers likened the track to the music of Bonnie Tyler, Celine Dion and Heart.
  "Goodbye" represented Romania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon, Portugal after winning the pre-selection show Selecția Națională. The country failed to qualify for the Grand Final for the first time in their participation history. During their highly acclaimed show, The Humans performed choreography in front of several white and black, masked mannequins, representing depersonalization and the loss of identity in modern times. Music critics gave the song itself generally negative reviews, criticizing the recording as underwhelming; some expressed doubt that Romania would qualify.
context_section_description: An accompanying music video for "Goodbye" was uploaded simultaneously with the single's release on 12 January 2018 onto Roton's official YouTube channel. Directed by Anthony Icuagu, it features The Humans performing the song wearing black outfits. In interspersed shots, several people wear white masks, which the band said signifies that "in essence we are all the same, we are equal in the right to dream and aspire to the highest goals". For further promotion, The Humans appeared on various Romanian talk shows before and after their Selecția Națională win and commenced a tour in Europe. One destination was the ITB Berlin in Berlin, Germany, where promotional CDs of the song were handed. The band also had endeavours in Israel, Spain and Portugal. Regarding their tour, Caramarcu said in an interview with Adevărul:
  "I was amazed [by the fact] that there are Eurovision fans who are very well-prepared and know about each of us. They are documented, look for pictures with us to give them autographs, sing our song and want to take pictures with us everywhere. This phenomenon is [great]. There is no trace of hate and negative energy [from] Eurovision fans and those who participate in the promotional endeavours."
caption: The Humans members (from left to right): Cristina Caramarcu, Alexandru Matei, Alexandru Cismaru and Alin Neagoe at a promotional event in Madrid, Spain.[20]
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