Goodbye
The Corrs
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I never thought one day you'd be gone, away forever more No one can say, no one could explain why you were taken Oh, where are you now? Could I get there somehow? It's time to say goodbye Block out the sun and pack up the sky Don't let my tears start to make you cry Each time I try to say my goodbye Try to stop asking why Tell me it's true, tell me there's something more Another time for love One day I'll know, one day I'll be there Will you be waiting? Oh, where are you now? Could I get there somehow? It's time to say goodbye Block out the sun and pack up the sky Don't let my tears start to make you cry Each time I try to say my goodbye Try to stop asking why Try to stop asking why, yea Where are you now? Could I get there somehow? It's time to say goodbye Block out the sun and pack up the sky Don't let my tears start to make you cry Each time I try to say my goodbye Try to stop asking why, way Try to say my goodbye
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Written by: ANDREA JANE CORR, CAROLINE CORR, JAMES CORR, SHARON CORR
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12 facts about this song
Song OriginThe song "Goodbye" is a track by The Corrs, an Irish band consisting of three sisters, Andrea, Sharon, and Caroline, and one brother, Jim Corr.
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Album DetailsThe song was released as part of their fifth studio album named "Home", which was released in the UK in 2005 and in the US in 2006.
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Genre Classification"Goodbye" does not fall under any specific genre category. However, The Corrs are known for their unique blend of pop rock and traditional Irish folk music.
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Song Length"Goodbye" is the shortest song in the "Home" album, running for 1 minute and 15 seconds.
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Artistic ExpressionSome interpret "Goodbye" as symbolic, expressing the longing for a loved one who has passed away, giving the song a melancholic tone.
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TributeThe song "Goodbye" is said to be a tribute to their mother, Jean Corr, who passed away due to a lung disease.
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Album RelevanceThe album "Home" consists of remakes of traditional Irish songs, dedicated to their parents who had passed away. "Goodbye", although short, carries significant emotional weight.
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Instrumentation"Goodbye" features The Corrs' signature mix of instrumentation, including violin and tin whistle intertwined with contemporary pop music elements.
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Personal ImpactAndrea Corr, the lead singer and the youngest of the siblings, once mentioned in an interview that "Goodbye" was one of the most emotionally challenging song to record because of its personal and emotional relevance.
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Songwriting CreditsJust like other songs in their "Home" album, 'Goodbye' is traditionally arranged by The Corrs, giving a contemporary touch to the Irish melody.
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Commercial SuccessDespite its emotional depth, "Goodbye" was not traditionally promoted as a single and thus did not chart. However, the album "Home" peaked at No.1 on the Irish Albums Chart.
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Live Performances"Goodbye" is not regularly performed in The Corrs' concerts given its emotional depth and the band's preference for their upbeat numbers on stage. Still, when performed, it's generally met with poignant emotions from both the band and the audience.
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