The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
The circle of the moon
The rising of the sun
We'll be together soon
Our story's just begun
Time will bring us near
I'll never be too far
Oh, baby, don't you fear
I'll always be where you are
You can dry my tears
But you can't stop the pain inside
I'm trying to hide
As I hold you near
I know I have to pull away
You know that I can't stay
All of my life
No one has touched me the way that you do
Wherever I go
I know that the road will lead back to you
So don't say goodbye
Don't turn away
It doesn't have to end today
Don't say goodbye
'Cause I will love you 'til the end of time
Don't say goodbye
We'll never be apart
We'll see the same stars
Just close your eyes
And I'll be where you are
Don't say goodbye
'Cause if you say that word
My heart won't survive (don't say goodbye)
Can you feel my love inside
The way that my body's aching
With your every breath
I try to memorize
Every move you're making
So I'll never forget
The way that you feel
Whenever your heart is beating with mine
Wherever I go
I'll keep my memories of you inside
So don't say goodbye
Don't turn away
It doesn't have to end today
Don't say goodbye
'Cause I will love you 'til the end of time
Don't say goodbye
We'll never be apart
We'll see the same stars
Just close your eyes
And I'll be where you are
Don't say goodbye
'Cause if you say that word
My heart won't survive
So don't say goodbye
The circle of the moon
The rising of the sun
We'll be together soon
Our story's just begun
Time will bring us near
I'll never be too far
Oh, baby, don't you fear
I'll always be right where you are
Don't say goodbye (no me digas adios)
Quédate aquí conmigo
Adios no es una palabra para nosotros
No te vayas, quédate aquí conmigo
So don't say goodbye
Don't turn away
It doesn't have to end today
Don't say goodbye
'Cause I will love you 'til the end of time
Don't say goodbye
We'll never be apart
We'll see the same stars
Just close your eyes
And I'll be where you are
Don't say goodbye
'Cause if you say that word
My heart won't survive
So don't say goodbye
Don't turn away
It doesn't have to end today
Don't say goodbye
'Cause I will love you 'til the end of time
Don't say goodbye
We'll never be apart
We'll see the same stars
Just close your eyes
And I'll be where you are
Don't say goodbye
'Cause if you say that word
My heart won't survive
Don't say goodbye
The rising of the sun
We'll be together soon
Our story's just begun
Time will bring us near
I'll never be too far
Oh, baby, don't you fear
I'll always be where you are
You can dry my tears
But you can't stop the pain inside
I'm trying to hide
As I hold you near
I know I have to pull away
You know that I can't stay
All of my life
No one has touched me the way that you do
Wherever I go
I know that the road will lead back to you
So don't say goodbye
Don't turn away
It doesn't have to end today
Don't say goodbye
'Cause I will love you 'til the end of time
Don't say goodbye
We'll never be apart
We'll see the same stars
Just close your eyes
And I'll be where you are
Don't say goodbye
'Cause if you say that word
My heart won't survive (don't say goodbye)
Can you feel my love inside
The way that my body's aching
With your every breath
I try to memorize
Every move you're making
So I'll never forget
The way that you feel
Whenever your heart is beating with mine
Wherever I go
I'll keep my memories of you inside
So don't say goodbye
Don't turn away
It doesn't have to end today
Don't say goodbye
'Cause I will love you 'til the end of time
Don't say goodbye
We'll never be apart
We'll see the same stars
Just close your eyes
And I'll be where you are
Don't say goodbye
'Cause if you say that word
My heart won't survive
So don't say goodbye
The circle of the moon
The rising of the sun
We'll be together soon
Our story's just begun
Time will bring us near
I'll never be too far
Oh, baby, don't you fear
I'll always be right where you are
Don't say goodbye (no me digas adios)
Quédate aquí conmigo
Adios no es una palabra para nosotros
No te vayas, quédate aquí conmigo
So don't say goodbye
Don't turn away
It doesn't have to end today
Don't say goodbye
'Cause I will love you 'til the end of time
Don't say goodbye
We'll never be apart
We'll see the same stars
Just close your eyes
And I'll be where you are
Don't say goodbye
'Cause if you say that word
My heart won't survive
So don't say goodbye
Don't turn away
It doesn't have to end today
Don't say goodbye
'Cause I will love you 'til the end of time
Don't say goodbye
We'll never be apart
We'll see the same stars
Just close your eyes
And I'll be where you are
Don't say goodbye
'Cause if you say that word
My heart won't survive
Don't say goodbye
Lyrics submitted by aaliyahlefteye2
Don't Say Goodbye Lyrics as written by Joshua Gen Rubin Cheryl Y. Rubin
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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