Skillet - Say Goodbye (Lyrics) 

My best friend commited suicide today, im still crying. He tagged this song with an email he wrote that said "I'm crying as I type this, thank you for being there, yet I can't take it anymore. I know that you tried to make me feel like I was worth the space on the earth, but i'm not. Don't cry. please. stay strong even though I can't. I'm always with you. Goodbye." He was 13 years old. The best person I had ever met. Jason, you were never alone, I will always miss you.

Someone else who needs a hug right now? (Edit: Sorry if I can't answer all of your comments. But I try)

I remember when I was just 3... 10 years ago.... My great grand father died without me knowing.... I left his house.... but when I came back a week later... he was gone.... He was the only person who understood me, loved me, and treated me well..... I cry now, typing this comment in, because it just like loosing you mother or father.... I know he is with me everyday... well... because I see him... ghost him... im happy that one day will come and I will get to finally see him once more.... but the reason this song makes me think of him just because he died.... when I left... I never said goodbye.... and I lay here in my bed, typing this, thinking, "I know I could have done better when I was little and atleast said 'goodbye' or a 'see you later' or a 'I love you' but no....... I said nothing...." I still think to myself of how stupid I was to do that... considering the fact I still have a stuffed animal he and my great grandmother gave me 13 years ago (when i was born) to now... its not even close to being worn out... and for those who disliked this video has no heart and I mean it.... people die everyday, weither its time, or they commit suicide, it affects people who love that person ALOT and could give them depression.... and I had my dog die in my arms... and for those who liked the video... I love you for being you... keep reaching for your dreams.. never let go... but never stop holding them in... and for those reading, thank you for giving your time to care and read this... just know your not alone, on every day you cry, or feel unwanted, know that im here and other people are too. If you need someone to talk to then you can talk to me... im always free and would love to help with anything that is hurting you..... I love you all and stay strong.... :)

This song was dedicated to my late grandmother. She passed away on Monday 12 July. It was during the time of the pandemic and it was a very hard time. Wish I could've talk to her one last time before her time was up but her time was up and it broke our hearts to see her in a state like this. But in the end, I hope she's still okay without us even though she wasn't in pain anymore. She wouldn't want us to feel down in this world.

I hate goodbyes. You never know how long it really is... The last time someone told me goodbye, it was a close friend who died just minutes later in a horrible car crash.

You know what......... We've all lost someone very special in our lives, including myself, so enjoy this song. Don't just look down, always keep that chin up and keep on going. This song is beautiful, it describes the way you feel inside. Reply if you agree Remember......... Always look up and smile to the world 😃

My best friend showed me this song and it made me cry because I have depression and I sometimes want to die but he showed me this and it's because he couldn't tell me how he felt I really needed this thx Alan for showing me this 😢😭❤️

Who else here keeps returning to Skillet no matter how far they veer from it?

Every time that the time comes to say goodbye, whether it be for a short time, a long time, or perhaps even forever, be sure that it is said on a good note. You might not get to say goodbye again, and few things can hurt more than the guilt of saying your final goodbye with an argument, grudge, or any hateful feelings.

My aunt passed away yesterday and that was super crushing to my heart because i looked into her eyes and she knew it was time so i told her "promise me that you will stay strong for me" and even though she couldnt say anything..she nodded slightly and i couldnt help but start to cry because a few minutes later...she passed away and i try so hard to stay strong...but i just can't..because me and my family did a lot for her and it hurts so bad to see her like that...and just having to let go was one of the hardest things...i told her that i would take care of her husband and daughter, and even though i am only 16 years old. I will keep true and take care of them...for her i stay true to...and for her all my love goes to for now she is in a much better place and i know that god is taking care of her and i also know that she is happy up in heaven and always watching me and our family, guiding us, and helping us, i love you aunt debbie and i will always miss you...♥️🌹

Five seconds and my tears are forced out of my eyes...

goodbye are the hardest...but one day, we will meet each other again.

I remember seeing Skillet at a Christian concert in Orlando back in 2008. It was amazing, needless to say.

If you are reading this... Have a great day! Remember to smile all the time and be yourself it doesn't matter if you don't look great, what matters is your attitude and personality. So keep smiling! :D

RIP Timothy Daniel New 1960--- April 29th, 2014 I Love You Dad.

My ex played this song for me as I left him. I still remember seeing the tears in his eyes as he begged for me to stay...this song is perfect for us because I left him on Christmas and earlier that month I told him we'd never change. He told me that he will always remember me and never forget me. Every time I hear this song I think of that breakup. Sometimes I wish I never did say goodbye.

This song...is something that relates to everyone's sad feelings of losing someone dear....a big thank you to skillet...for such a beautiful song.....

That one word...how much that hits me after almost 4 years of high school into my senior year... I will never say -goodbye- after all I have been through, breaking my soul and emotional sadness. To beautiful and too touching to my heart...I will never...ever say -goodbye-

2005-2017 R. I. P. My best friend jc who died from cancer :,(

Wow. It's been a long time. I'd forgotten just how deep this song cuts. Emotional overload.

This song really speaks to me, because although I've lost many people through death, I lost my sister through time. We used to be best friends because we were the only friends our age each other had, but...she just stopped being there one day. She started acting like she hated me, and she still does. She said goodbye to me and left me in the dust. I just found my first friend since first grade, and I'm in ninth grade. She left me for four years with no one and without so much as an 'I'm sorry' and I have no idea why...I just wish she hadn't said goodbye

This song always makes me cry

Unfortunately this reminds me of a girl that I was with and that I must admit that I have some kind feelings for even after 4 years. Unfortunately she left me and got with the same guy she was on and off with, and then eventually they got married. When I found out they got married, part of me fell apart inside. But I know there's someone out there who's better. EDIT on 02/04/22: I have found someone who is better! Her and I are getting married later this year!

Sometimes Goodbyes are the hardest to say especially when it comes to saying it to your friends and family and your loved ones. Oh how I miss most of my loved ones

This song fittingly and astutely sums up the feelings I had when, three years ago, I left my hometown for Paris. The final day that I've spend in my old town was very emotional. Packing all my life in suitcases, emptying the room where I slept and cried,hugging my parents and close friends goodbye, some of them farewell, leaving all the things so familiar to me...it was devastating and dreadful. I waited this moment for so long. When the train ran off its tracks to take me away for everything I've ever known, I just lost it and as the train went fast, I looked at the window, as the landscape blurred at the speed of the train, and all my life, past, friends, good memories and the bad, flashed upon my eyes like I was letting go. I let go all those things so meaningful to me in order to grow up ans change. I still remember the day I had to say goodbye. At times, I miss the years I spent there, from my early childhood till my late teens, with these people, I regret the person I was then and the mistakes I've made along the way, I have fond and vivid memories and they keep me warm when I'm nostalgic sometimes, but I realized now that the time has flown, that saying goodbye was the better thing to do and the best decision I've ever made. I'm still coming back home sometimes but I feel changed, safe and sound. I feel different, in so many ways. It's still my hometown even though I don't feel like a full part of it and I feel this isn't where I belong now. And it helped me to live a fulfilling life, to discover new things and places, to travel, being successful in college, make peace with all the spite and anger due to years of emotional trauma, to find the light anew when my life was darkened by so much drama and personal tragedies and predicaments, to start over and fresh, pick up the shattered wreckage that my mind once was and put it together, and finally to reconcile with my past, the people that I hurt, the times where I was hurt, I've been hurt and the things I did when I was young and wild, and regret when I look back in a bittersweet fashion. It was hard and tough. Goodbye are hard but they lead to happy endings, that's what I learned. To say goodbye is not the end, it opens you up to something even greater. I found myself and I found peace by saying this word. I'm still going back to hang out with my friends and family, and if for them it feels like I never left, that's good because whatever the miles that separate us for our loved ones and old friends, wherever each is headed in this mad yet beautiful world of ours, if we still manage to find our ways to each others even though the careers, towns and lifestyles aren't the same, and keep in touch not necessarily on a regular basis, but recurringly, sometimes then and there, so the GOOD in goodbye is found and it would have been worthwhile. It's normal to be scared of saying it, but there's always a silver lining afterwards. Up to us to find the good in goodbyes, and hope for you to find it like I somewhat did. Thanks Skillet for this gutwrenching and beautiful song which has graced my heart.

My grandfather died some months ago and I still don't have the courage to accept it because he was like my second father. There were many things I wanted to say to him and thank him for and I never got the chance to do that. Not saying goodbye to someone you hold dear truly hits hard. This song is how I feel inside for so long that I can relate to every sentence of it.

My cousin died in a bad car accident this past week ago and his sister is in critical condition and her boyfriend died as well as her brother, sad times in dead and on top of that, a good friend of mine I worked with on active duty, took his own life the next day, I think this song is appropriate for me right now

Were my 2020 ppl at 👇🏽

The other day I had this dream of an old friend I haven't seen in years, and when I woke up I had this song playing in my head... Now every time I hear this song, it reminds me of her.

I love this song. I listen to it everytime i feel like my best friend is done with me and is tired of my bs. Which happens often cause she is done with me a lot. She finally got to the point where she doesn't even need me anymore she said it herself. This song kinda makes me feel better in a way.

I know that most people have written about a person in their life that had passed away, but this song was what I listened to when my first love broke up with me.. for months I couldn't listen to this song without crying or getting sad. She was my best friend and my love so her leaving hurt me extremely, I was shattered and not myself for months and today is the first time I listen and sing along to this song without crying or getting sad. I'm happy with someone who cares for me and treats me right and my ex is out of my life like she should be, because she was toxic. This is a story to lift the mood a little bit, to show that things do get better, no matter what situation people have been in, it gets better with time

My best friend commited suicide on 10-05-19😔 i miss and love him💔😘

This song hits hard. In the past two years I lost a totally of eight people of my family. My uncle my brother my sister my aunt my grandma my cat. And still hurts cause I feel very lonely and kinda lost. But I'm trying to be strong. Rip to those who are missed and meant the world to us. And who we loved with all of our hearts. You have no idea how much you are loved and missed

I m broken up. i m hearing this song and i m crying from my heart. I really hope that he s happy wherever he is. I still love you.

Okay, this song is hitting me right in the feels. Its so sad!!

These guys def know how to rock! Well here they prove they know how to Ballad!😀 one of the greatest songs and greatest Skillet songs EVER! And I finally got to see these guys live a few weeks ago here in Tampa omg they were amazing and had a meet and greet with frontman John Cooper! Awesome dude! If u haven’t seen Skillet live guys I highly suggest you do they truly rock!

You know their song really touches all our hearts

Me and my best friend fight a lot, so I played this song for her and she said "please don't say goodbye, we may fight but I love you."

Eu aqui ouvindo essa música lindíssima, simplesmente amo essa banda 15/09/20😍

:( I love you so much, please come back to me again :(

This song reminds me of when my grandpa passed away 4 years ago, and I didn't have the chance of saying goodbye because I was studying and he was in a other city, so I couldn't be there with him all the time like I wanted. He took care of me since I was a baby and was always there for me and my family when we needed him. Sometimes I feel like I am pathetic because I always return to this song and end up crying because I miss him

Who's still listening in 2019???

Wow... I know this song for a pretty long time but never has it had such an impact on me. Last sunday (9th of January) I was talking with one of my best mates, who sadly lives in Belgium and I live in the Netherlands, so coming over wasn't really an option in such a short time, we had a good talk and had a lot of fun. But sadly the next morning (10th of January), he jumped in front of a train. It has now been a week ago since I last spoke him and tomorrow will be the day it has been a week since I can't speak to him anymore, but I am still left in tears. But when I hear this song, my tears basically increase but the pain decreases. It is amazing what God can do to a human with such simple things like a song... Rest in peace Rory, see you in heaven!

Just hits the feels. Middle of working and I just gotta stop and lean on the counter and listen. Just listen

i dont like to say goodbye :(

Essa música é simplesmente perfeita !💛

I love this song!! I love this band so much!

This song makes me want a hug from Jesus❤️

This song is so emotional and it touches me

This is a really great song! I might even audition with it in my school's talent show! I'm gonna dedicate it to my best friend

Six years ago yesterday, Saint Peter called an angel named Laura Beth Leonard home after a courageous battle with respiratory issues. I was so blessed to be called her little brother. I miss her every day, but she's looking down on me every day and that has made me stronger as an individual. Miss you every day, Laura. "The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe." ~Psalm 46:1-3

Man this song tugs at your heart

I guess I'll share my feelings online for the first time. I just cried while listening to this song, as it reminds me of how I felt when my dad passed away when I was little. It's as I if could relive the moment when I tried to reach for the coffin as it descended into the dirt. I didn't want to say goodbye to him; who would? But at least he's not suffering from cancer anymore. I'll never forget that when received the news he was glad it was him and not my mom, my brothers or me

Awesome song awesome band terrific lyrics one thing ill say anyone that dedicates this to someone kept them in there heart or feel deeply for them or cared alot for them

This song makes me so sad because it's exactly how i feel. Crazy how music does this to people. It's so much better being alone than falling in love with someone to watch it fall apart and forcing yourself to say goodbye to them.

ugh this song makes me think about all the horrible relationships I've been in it always makes me wanna cry.

This song is so heartbreaking 😔 it explains my life perfectly... Last year I asked the girl of my dreams out on a date and she accepted. But I never knew that she cheated on me with my best friend a couple of months later so we went seperate ways 😔. But I still had feelings for her until I found out that she killed herself because of bullying and depression. I was the first at her funeral and the last to leave her funeral. This song has told me that I shouldn't say goodbye to the past because the past was the best time of my life because of my Girl that's in a better place now...

Rip Michael Paul John. 2000-2017. Missing you down here buddy. See ya someday my friend

this is sad...so many of us all around on earth and so many of us sad and lonely... nice song...made my heart smile

Perfeito lírico composição

Songs like this one can be really touching to me, as they remember me about my deceased cat..... Never undermine the love of a pet, never undermine the loyalty of a caring kitten.... I loved her.....

This song make me want to cry I'm not lying cause the words are so heart melting

¨Don`t say goodbye¨, que buena música, Skillet es una de mis bandas favoritas.

the thing about this song is that even if you've listened to it a million times you'll still get goosebumps when u listen to it even after 9 years :c nostalgia hurts

Last time I heard goodbye a friend said, "never talk to me again"

RIP maximillian Remington Brownell. 13 years without you is way too many. I wish you were still here. I wish you could watch me receive my high school diploma in june. Rip cousin

RIP Berd 2019 - 2019

On may 3rd, 2016, aged 25, my older sister Courtney Ames passed away at 6:15am. I was 19 years old when she passed. Courtney, your baby brother loves you. I miss you. Rest in peace 1991-2016

This makes me miss my 3 year about to be 4 year girlfriend, she broke up with me just today and i feel dead inside since next week was our 4 year anniversary and also my birthday. I wish her the best and hope she will be happy doing whatever even if its without me...

This song feels like my life several months back and not so much now, but i still feel this.

I'll be graduating from high school in a week, but this song reminds me of how it can be bittersweet to finally be done with high school but have people you've known going in all different directions.

Years have passed, and I keep coming back right here.... 🖤😥 miss the old times. 🖤

this song makes me feel like my best friend that died in 2020, i met her in roblox and she was such a nice and generous friend :( shes gone now and i miss her very much

Sometimes saying goodbye is the hardest things to do, but at the end of it it may have been the best thing to do. I had to learn that lesson the hard way after saying goodbye to my ex girlfriend. She was my best friend and someone I loved very much. I shared my secrets to her and tried everyday to make her smile everyday, but as always there is that point in life where you have to make a choice. because even after all the stuff i did she hurt me and left a huge hole in my heart. I still miss her, but its better this way. she has someone she cares about and im trying to do the same

This song is very beautiful & so heart touching. I really feel the pain in my heart

This song means a lot to me ...I'll never forget why i had listened to it..

I had to say goodbye when my brother went over seas 😢

I'm not here to talk about my losses or the people that are no longer in my life. I just wanna say: This song is a musical masterpiece and I really hope to learn to play it someday 🤘🖤🙏

I always thought that Skillet was just one of those typical heavy rock bands, but after listening to their songs, I've found myself draw to them.

This song reminds me of my great grandpa. When I was little, I had to move. I didn't want to move because of my great grandpa & grandparents. My great grandpa died about four years ago. When I heard this song it reminded me of how I felt when he died. He was the closest to a friend that I ever got & now he's dead! I'm literally crying right now cause it hurts so much. He'll always be in my heart. Love you, PopPop.

When ever I listen to this song I remade when I was a kid and I used to be england with my friends huh but now I always miss that time cause I ain’t in that country anymore I really cry too 😭

Once I was at the end of the song, I saw an image of what’s probably going to happen in my future, that along with the lyrics made me have tears coming out of my eyes.

Single best song from skillet I've heard.

these are the kind of songs that tear me apart because I can relate so well

614 people have no soul.....that's sad

i miss her so bad... god give me strength to face all this 😭😭😭

Favourite band ever and they have a song for EVERYTHING

This song came out a few months before my 3 year old brother past away to this day this was my song to him and I tear up from missing him dearly. I was a tragic accident that took him but I will love him till I die! To my little man!

I wish you all well in life and the people that lost someone you have my condolences

When I ever listen to this song my heart just melted inside me

What a beautiful verse to express your pain in love....

11 years later this song still hits hard.

Oh my gosh! "Yesterday we were laughing. Today I'm left here asking, where has all the time gone now? I'm left alone somehow! Growing up and getting older, I don't want to believe it's over!" So relevant to my life about 6 years ago! Me and my best friend (at the time) were in a play about 6 years ago. I only knew her for about 8 months, but she became like...my hero over that short time span. We had four showings for our play, and she only made it to the first one, because she had a seizure in the night, which took her life. I was devastated to find out about her death the next morning when I went in to get ready for another showing, and I physically, mentally, and emotionally had a really hard time getting ready for another showing, as my best friend had been by my side through everything during the several months of preparing for performance, and not having her by my side those 3 nights of performance was probably the most difficult thing I've ever gone through! I cried every day for about a month and a half following her death, was so down and depressed that for a short time, I forgot why God had me here! But now I know why! We may go through hard times, but in the long run, if we believe and have faith in God, he will pull us through any struggle, and in the process, make us stronger! As difficult as it was to receive the news about my best friend, and accept it as reality, I do believe the Lauren before that and the Lauren now are two totally different people! The Lauren before that devastating loss didn't really see the true importance of giving everything to God, and since then, I've dealt with depression, anxiety, and some debilitating health issues that I've learned to lean on God, and trust in Him with all my heart! All because of a very depressing loss that I thought I'd never get over! Yeah, during those hard times, it's difficult, but 6 years later, I'm looking back and thanking God for his faithfulness during those hard times! Thank you God!

... My ex told me to listen to this song.... And it's just like us....

Love this band!!!!

love this song so much i know how to get through my life with these songs because there just amazing :)

Every time I hear this I tear up

a few days ago i lost a really close friend. it ended in a fight full of misunderstandings... it's hard to know that he'll never say "hello" to me again...

Even though i did try to end my own life to this song more than once... But they honestly helped me and realize that life is so beautiful and you ha e to enjoy every little moment.

This past summer, I lost my uncle, this sing reminded me of him, and I cried while listening to it.