Lyric discussion by mklamarie 

Cover art for Goodbye lyrics by Avril Lavigne

Honestly, to me, this song doesn't mean breaking up, notice how she says she will always be there for him. I think, at least this is what it means to me, this song means she has to leave, and she doesn't want to but no matter what she is still going to love him. I can REALLY identify with this song, and it is one of my favorites, as I am going to move to a different state away from my boyfriend. I can't hide the fact that I have to go, but I will always love him, and someday we will be together. I know how it feels when she starts to sing about lullabies and distracting myself from what is happening because it hurts me and him so much. I also listen to music before I go to sleep because I get so upset and it's one of the only things that calms me.

idunno, ihate sounding so emotional in a comment....this song just means a lot to me.

Song Meaning

I agree with you "this song doesn't mean breaking up, notice how she says she will always be there for him"

I'm leaving to a different state away from my girlfriend for at least 2 years. I love this girl and I just hope that we'll be together again.