Lyric discussion by Ravenesq 

Cover art for Goodbye lyrics by Patty Griffin

I used to think this song was about the suicide of a friend. But now I think it's about how suddenly a relationship can end and how long it can take you to stop grieving...if you ever can. "And I wonder where you are and if the pain ends when you die" to me means that I will never forget you and until the day I die, I will feel the pain of losing you. I wish we could have said goodbye in a better way. I think you are a beautiful person and regardless of how we ended, I hope you will know your words will always be with me...be cherished by me.