Story Behind The Song
I've had to say goodbye to a lot in the last few years. My compass is still spinning. I placed those feelings in the context of a really good summer on a beach and how it feels when it's over- a combination of massive let-down and quiet satisfaction. While the song is a little melancholy I think it has a re-assuring message: You had your fun and you can feel good about moving on.
Song Description
The aftermath of a really good summer on a beach and how it feels when it's over- a combination of massive let-down and quiet satisfaction. While the song is a little melancholy, it has a re-assuring message: You had your fun, did the best you could and you can feel good about moving on.
Mellow, dripping guitars and a gritty acoustic / drum feel make this a song with a rare contrast.
| Song Length |
3:41 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock, Rock - Modern |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Endearing, Gracious |
Subject |
Relationship, Lost Love |
| Similar Artists |
Matchbox Twenty, Goo Goo Dolls |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
goodbye july
The sun will rise again and the weather will change
i thought i'd given up on just about everything
we couldn't make our present taste sweeter than our past
good intentions are good for nothing if they don't last so
(CHORUS)
goodbye july it was a nice time knowing you
and that's why june bride
there's nothing keeping you around goodbye, nice try july
that on again off again on again addiction we chose
new doors will open up as familiar ones close
every summer signs follow me home
salt and sand in my hair another month alone goodbye...
CHORUS
we made those first impressions count
stole the moment while everyone else struck out
but now they've all passed us by
i guess there's nothing left for us to try july,
goodbye...
CHORUS
i hope you find more than you left behind goodbye, nice try july