Kiss Goodbye – English Lyrics

• By: Little Big Town

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the poignant world of Little Big Town's "Kiss Goodbye" to experience country music's emotional depth and the power of close-knit harmonies. This song offers a beautiful way to understand expressions of heartbreak and resilience in English, making its rich vocal arrangements and relatable lyrics a special listen for language learners.

[English]

[GENTLE COUNTRY MUSIC]

♪ WHEN YOU LOSE SOMETHING ♪

♪ IT'S ALL THAT YOU WANT BACK ♪

♪ YOU'RE WAITING PATIENTLY ♪

♪ BUT IT DON'T WORK LIKE THAT ♪

♪ WHEN YOU LOSE SOMEONE ♪

♪ THE FIRST THING THAT GOES THROUGH YOUR HEAD ♪

♪ IS IF YOU RUN FAST ENOUGH ♪

♪ YOU JUST MIGHT CATCH UP ♪

♪ BUT IT DON'T WORK LIKE THAT ♪

♪ YOU JUST GOTTA WATCH IT FLY ♪

♪ STAND THERE ON THE SIDE LINES ♪

♪ GO ON AND SWALLOW UP YOUR PRIDE ♪

♪ YOU KNOW IT'S GONNA BE ALL RIGHT ♪

♪ WISH IT WELL AND CLOSE YOUR EYES ♪

♪ WITH A KISS GOODBYE ♪

♪ WELL THE HARDEST PART ♪

♪ YEAH, IT HURTS SO BAD ♪

♪ IS WHEN SHE SPREADS HER WINGS ♪

♪ BUT IT'D BE A SELFISH THING ♪

♪ TO TRY AND HOLD HER BACK ♪

♪ BUT IT DON'T WORK LIKE THAT ♪

♪ YOU JUST GOTTA WATCH IT FLY ♪

♪ STAND THERE ON THE SIDE LINES ♪

♪ GO ON AND SWALLOW UP YOUR PRIDE ♪

♪ YOU KNOW IT'S GONNA BE ALL RIGHT ♪

♪ WISH IT WELL AND CLOSE YOUR EYES ♪

♪ WITH A KISS GOODBYE ♪

♪ WHEN YOU LOSE SOMETHING ♪

♪ IT'S ALL THAT YOU WANT BACK ♪

♪ YOU JUST GOTTA WATCH IT FLY ♪

♪ STAND THERE ON THE SIDE LINES ♪

♪ GO ON AND SWALLOW UP YOUR PRIDE ♪

♪ YOU KNOW IT'S GONNA BE ALL RIGHT ♪

♪ WISH IT WELL AND CLOSE YOUR EYES ♪

♪ WITH A KISS GOODBYE ♪

♪ LIKE A KISS GOODBYE ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
lose /luːz/ A2	verb - to be deprived of or cease to have
want /wɒnt/ A2	verb - to have a desire for
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot
catch /kætʃ/ A2	verb - to take hold of something in motion
fly /flaɪ/ A2	verb - to move through the air using wings
pride /praɪd/ B1	noun - a feeling of satisfaction in one's achievements
hurt /hɜːrt/ A2	verb - to cause pain noun - physical or emotional pain
wings /wɪŋz/ A2	noun - appendages used for flight
selfish /ˈsɛlfɪʃ/ B1	adjective - lacking consideration for others
hold /həʊld/ A2	verb - to grasp or support
close /kləʊz/ A2	verb - to shut
goodbye /ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ/ A1	interjection - an expression of farewell
lines /laɪnz/ A2	noun - a mark or stroke long and thin
swallow /ˈswɒləʊ/ B1	verb - to gulp or ingest
well /wɛl/ A2	adverb - in a good or satisfactory way
patiently /ˈpeɪʃəntli/ B1	adverb - in a patient manner

Key Grammar Structures

• ♪ WHEN YOU LOSE SOMETHING ♪

  ➔ Present Simple in Conditional Clauses

  ➔ The phrase uses the present simple ('lose') to describe a general condition or situation, typical in conditional sentences.

• ♪ BUT IT DON'T WORK LIKE THAT ♪

  ➔ Negative Contraction with 'Don't'

  ➔ The contraction 'don't' is used to negate the verb 'work', which is common in informal or lyrical contexts.

• ♪ YOU JUST GOTTA WATCH IT FLY ♪

  ➔ Modal Auxiliary 'Gotta' for Obligation

  ➔ 'Gotta' is an informal contraction of 'have got to', used here to express necessity or obligation.

• ♪ GO ON AND SWALLOW UP YOUR PRIDE ♪

  ➔ Phrasal Verb 'Swallow Up'

  ➔ 'Swallow up' is a phrasal verb meaning to accept or endure something difficult, often used metaphorically.

• ♪ YOU KNOW IT'S GONNA BE ALL RIGHT ♪

  ➔ Future Contraction 'Gonna'

  ➔ 'Gonna' is a colloquial contraction of 'going to', used to express future actions or intentions.

• ♪ WITH A KISS GOODBYE ♪

  ➔ Prepositional Phrase 'With a Kiss Goodbye'

  ➔ The prepositional phrase 'with a kiss goodbye' describes the manner or means of saying goodbye, adding emotional depth.