John McVey Lyrics
"Goodbye Is Still Goodbye"

When we were boys by the wishing well
And we still had what time erases
Our futures sure, we could always tell
Looking at our fathers' faces

And when they went away, we didn't understand
We never even had the chance to ask them why
Though we were told that they'd be in God's hand
Goodbye was still goodbye

I dreamed my home in a quiet place
Where we walked along together
To talk, you just thought of someone's face
In the town beside the water

And when I had to wake, I didn't understand
I just didn't want to open up my eyes
Though I believe someday I'll go back again
Goodbye was still goodbye

Goodbye is one of those black magic words
Each time you say it, someone disappears
But the goodbyes that somehow hurt you more
Are the ones you miss the chance to hear

And now we've grown and the well's run dry
And our dreams have slowly faded
And all we took for granted left like outgrown lullabyes
And this is what they were traded for

And when you have to go, I will understand
I'll even walk you to the door
Though I believe we'll always meet again
Goodbye is still goodbye
Goodbye is still goodbye