Goodbye (song)

## **Goodbye**

"**Goodbye**" is the first single by Sean Kennedy, from his second studio album *The One*. It was released independently on December 20, 2019. The track served as the album's first promotional single, ahead of its lead single, "All the Time". "Goodbye" is about leaving a toxic relationship. Sean described the track as the most emotional song he's ever written. In his performance on "Tuskers Tonight", Sean stated that the song was, "probably one of [his] favorites".

## Background and Release

"Goodbye" was written on June 16, 2019. Sean performed the song prior to its release at a fundraiser for his high school in September 2019. Kennedy shared a two clips on social media, writing, "This may be one of my favorite bridges I've ever written...look out for the official release later this year/early next year."

On November 22, 2019, Kennedy tweeted a promotional photo for the song, which featured the single's artwork in an emergency box with the words, "in case of breakup break glass" and the caption: "Preorder 11/29".

The track was officially announced on November 25, 2019, with a 26 second teaser clip, featuring vintage footage of Kennedy from an aparent music video.

On November 29, 2019, the song was made available for presave, and officially released on December 20, 2019. Sean commented on the track, saying:

> I couldn’t be more excited to share one of the most emotional songs I’ve ever written with you...I really hope you like it.
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Upon its release, Sean shared several videos from the making of the song, including the recording of the guitar solo, which is featured in the song's music video, as well as revealing original lyrics. Kennedy also shared rehearsal footage of the track for *Tell Me: Live*. CD singles were sold on his website.

## Composition

Musically, "Goodbye" is a mid-tempo piano-centric ballad. It is composed in the key of F# Major, and it's in common time with a tempo of 115 beats per minute. The song features a piano, bass guitar, electric guitar, drums, percussion, harps, synthesizers and strings.

## Music Video

 **Location** | Florida, US

Clips from the song's music video were used to announce the single, but upon the song's release the video was withheld for unknown reasons. On October 17 2020, Sean announced that the previously unreleased video would premiere at midnight as a close to *The One* era. Kennedy explained that he did not want a story based video for the song.

## Cross-References

* Saying "goodbye" is also mentioned in "Time of My Life".
* "Wild ride" is similar to "A rollercoaster" in "The End".

## Official Versions

* Album Version - 4:38
* Music Video Version - 4:53

## Lyrics

You don’t want me

But I want you

And it’s been going on for a whole year now

I thought I could get over it

We’d end up as friends

But now I think it

Might be too late

And I don’t wanna do this

But I’m so tired of crying

And I’m so tired of hurting

And now I need to leave

So I’ve gotta say goodbye

It was such a wild ride

Maybe one day we could meet up again?

And I’m gonna miss you

I wish we didn’t fall through

But it’s too late

And I’m too far gone

So I’ll say goodbye

I don’t know for how long

You’re embarrassed

Don’t want me near

And I’m just stupid enough

Keep going back

Thought we’d have a happy ending

We’d be more than friends

But now I know there’s

No going back

And I don’t wanna do this

But I’m so tired of crying

And I’m so tired of hurting

And now I need to leave

So I’ve gotta say goodbye

It was such a wild ride

Maybe one day we could meet up again?

And I’m gonna miss you

I wish we didn’t fall through

But it’s too late

And I’m too far gone

So I’ll say goodbye

I don’t know for how long

I need to move on

I see where the line’s drawn

And now I understand

Love can’t be one way

That I was foolish to think I’d get

The time of day

So I’ve gotta say goodbye

It was such a wild ride

Maybe one day we could meet up again?

And I’m gonna miss you

I wish we didn’t fall through

But it’s too late

And I’m too far gone

So I’ll say goodbye

I don’t know for how long

## References

1. ↑ Goodbye Release Day Post.
2. ↑ Sean's Performance on Tuskers Tonight.
3. ↑ Sean Kennedy - The High School Trilogy (Live From Home).
4. ↑ Live at Somers High School.
5. ↑ Goodbye Promo Graphic.
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Goodbye Teaser.
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Goodbye Release Post.
8. ↑ "Where I Am".
9. ↑ Goodbye Video Announcement.