Last Goodbye
Jeff Buckley
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This is our last goodbye I hate to feel the love between us die But it's over Just hear this and then I'll go You gave me more to live for More than you'll ever know This is our last embrace Must I dream and always see your face? Why can't we overcome this wall? Baby, maybe its just because you didn't know you at all Kiss me, please kiss me But kiss me out of desire, babe, not consolation Oh, you know it makes me so angry 'Cause I know that in time, I'll only make you cry This is our last goodbye Did you say, "No, this can't happen to me" Did you rush to the phone to call Was there a voice unkind in the back of your mind Saying maybe you didn't know him at all You didn't know him at all, oh oh, ya didn't know Ooo didn't know Well, the bells out in the church tower chime Burning clues into this heart of mine Thinking so hard on her soft eyes And the memories, offer signs that it's over Over
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Written by: Jeffery Buckley
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Last Goodbye" is a song by American singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley, from his album Grace. The song embodies a mix of alternative rock and pop rock genres.
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Chart PerformanceUpon release, the song reached number 19 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, making it Buckley's most commercially successful song during his lifetime.
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Album Importance"Last Goodbye" is a standout track from the album "Grace", which is considered a landmark album of the 1990s. Rolling Stone magazine even included "Grace" in its list of the 500 greatest albums of all time, with "Last Goodbye" being an integral part of its acclaim.
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Music VideoMTV played a large part in the song’s success. The network placed high rotation on the music video which highlighted Buckley's charisma and good looks.
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Release Date"Last Goodbye" was released as the second single from Grace on January 24, 1995.
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CompositionThe song is known for its emotional lyrics about a painful breakup. As well as its impactful instrumentation, featuring a mix of soaring vocals, guitar, and strings.
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Connections to Other Works"Last Goodbye" was originally titled "Unforgiven", and an early version of the song appears on Buckley's Live at Sin-é EP.
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Live Performances"Last Goodbye" is one of Buckley's most performed songs. He often played it at his concerts, and numerous live renditions have been released on his posthumous albums.
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LegacyDespite Buckley's premature death, "Last Goodbye" continues to receive recognition and airplay. The song’s live performances have been praised for their raw emotional intensity and are often considered some of the finest moments of Buckley's career.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists over the years, demonstrating its ongoing influence in the music industry. Notable covers include renditions by singer Katie Melua and rock band Anberlin.
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