Goodbye Says It All
BlackHawk
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It's another back-door sneakin' in Where you been? Midnight Quiet as a Mack Truck-Lotsa luck Thinkin' up an alibi But every light in the house is on Everything is gone She's left me no chance at redemption No further exemption Just a big red "Goodbye" in lipstick on the wall Goodbye says it all No long explanation No reconciliation No let's-talk-it-over number I can call Goodbye says it all Goodbye She could have thrown a knock-down Scream-and-shout Have-it-out tirade She could have made it real tough Bringing up All the hell that I raised But no more wasted words on me No, she kept it short and sweet She's left me no chance at redemption No further exemption Just a big red "Goodbye" in lipstick on the wall Goodbye says it all No long explanation No reconciliation No let's-talk-it-over number I can call Goodbye says it all Goodbye No more wasted words on me No, she kept it short and sweet She's left me no chance at redemption No further exemption Just a big red "Goodbye" in lipstick on the wall Goodbye says it all No long explanation No reconciliation No let's-talk-it-over number I can call Goodbye says it all Goodbye
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Written by: JOHNNY MACRAE, CHARLIE BLACK, ROBERT WARREN FISCHER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Goodbye Says It All" by BlackHawk is classified as a country song, incorporating elements of country rock and modern Nashville sound.
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Chart PerformanceThe song hit No. 11 on the US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) chart in 1994. It remains one of BlackHawk's most successful songs, helping to solidify their presence in the country music scene.
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Album LocationThis track was the leading single on BlackHawk’s 1994 self-titled debut album, “BlackHawk”.
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Song ThemeThe song is about a man who comes home to find his lover has left him, the empty house signifying the end of their relationship. The theme of letting go and moving on is common in country songs.
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Song LengthThe run-time of "Goodbye Says It All" is 3:23 minutes, presenting a standard length of early 90s country songs.
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Band FormationBlackHawk was formed in 1992 by lead vocalist Henry Paul (formerly of the Outlaws), Dave Robbins, and Van Stephenson. "Goodbye Says It All" was released two years after the band's formation.
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LyricistsThe song was written by Charlie Black, Bobby Fischer and Johnny MacRae. These songwriters have also written for other big names in country music.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised "Goodbye Says It All" for its catchy chorus and emotionally charged lyrics, which are considered hallmarks of successful country music.
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Tragic ConnectionUnfortunately, the song has a tragic connection as Van Stephenson, one of BlackHawk's founding members, left the group in 2000 due to his diagnosis of skin cancer, saying his own 'goodbye'. He passed away in 2001.
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Lasting LegacyEven after nearly three decades, "Goodbye Says It All" continues to remain popular among fans of country music and serves as one of BlackHawk's signature songs.
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