Story Behind The Song
Lost a friend in 9/11/01
Used the song to help quit smoking too.
Song Description
Song of release, letting go, either of a person you have lost in death or relationship or of a habit or way of being you want to let go of. Saying goodbye to things that no longer serve you. It can be about choice - choosing to move on, or about consoling after a loss
| Song Length |
3:02 |
Genre |
Pop - General, World - Celtic |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Moving |
Subject |
Existence, Loneliness |
| Similar Artists |
Billy Joel, Elton John |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Goodbye Old Friend
Words and music by Richard Mekdeci
Goodbye old friend, we've come a long, long way.
You were there when I needed you.
You'll always be a part of who I am
Now I release you, so goodbye old friend.
Faith and courage will see me through
The times when I'll be missing you.
But on the other side of fear is a bigger, brighter world.
So goodbye old friend. It's time to move beyond
This life I've known with you right here.
I lift you up and I lay you down
Now I release you, so goodbye old friend.
I'll wrap you in fond memories
And save them for the rainy days.
And know that even in darkest times, I'll never be alone.
I give you up and I lay you down
Now I release you so goodbye old friend.
I release you. Goodbye old friend.
c. 2002 ITOI Music