Rascal Flatts - Here Comes Goodbye Lyrics
Lyrics
I can hear the truck tires coming up the gravel road
And it's not like her to drive that slow, nothings on the radio
Footsteps on the front porch, I hear my doorbell
She usually comes right in, now I can tell
Here comes goodbye, here comes the last time
Here comes the start of every sleepless night
The first of every tear I'm gonna cry
Here comes the pain, Here comes me wishing things had never change
And she was right here in my arms tonight, but here comes goodbye
I can hear her say I love you like it was yesterday
And I can see it written on her face that she had never felt this way
One day I thought I'd see her with her daddy by her side
And violins would play here comes the bride!!!!
But here comes goodbye, here comes the last time
Here comes the start of every sleepless night
The first of every tear I'm gonna cry
Here comes the pain, Here comes me wishing things had never change
And she was right here in my arms tonight, but here comes goodbye
Why does it have to go from good to gone?
Before the lights turn on, yeah and you're left alone
All alone, but here comes goodbye
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Here comes goodbye, here comes the last time
Here comes the start of every sleepless night
The first of every tear I'm gonna cry
Here comes the pain, Here comes me wishing things had never change
And she was right here in my arms tonight, but here comes goodbye
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Rascal Flatts - Here Comes Goodbye
Meaning & Inspiration
Rascal Flatts’ “Here Comes Goodbye,” released in late 2010, offers a poignant exploration of the inevitable pain that accompanies the end of a cherished relationship, focusing less on the romantic allure and more on the universal human experience of loss and the daunting prospect of moving forward. While not a song overtly rooted in Christian doctrine, its message resonates deeply with truths found throughout Scripture concerning adversity, acceptance, and the God-given strength to endure. The song captures the moment of realization, the dawning awareness that a connection, however precious, has reached its conclusion. This sentiment echoes the biblical understanding that seasons change, as articulated in Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, which speaks of a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing, a time for love and a time for hate, a time for war and a time for peace. The song’s narrative centers on that difficult pivot point, the acceptance that what was once vibrant is now fading.
The true power of "Here Comes Goodbye" lies in its unflinching look at the aftermath, the emotional weight of what remains when a relationship ceases to be. The lyrics describe a palpable sense of absence, a void that begins to fill the spaces once occupied by shared moments and future dreams. This mirrors the struggles faced by many biblical figures who navigated profound loss and disappointment. Consider David’s lamentations in the Psalms, where he often poured out his sorrow and confusion to God during times of hardship and separation, as seen in Psalm 22:1, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” While the song doesn't invoke a divine entity in its narrative, the raw emotion of facing desolation and the need for resilience is a shared human experience that Scripture acknowledges.
The song masterfully portrays the internal battle of acknowledging the finality of goodbye, a process that requires confronting difficult truths. It speaks to the quiet surrender to an unchangeable reality, a concept that aligns with the biblical encouragement to find peace in God’s sovereignty. Romans 8:28 reminds believers that “in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” While the song’s perspective is humanistic, this verse offers a hopeful lens through which to view life’s endings, suggesting that even painful transitions can be part of a larger, ultimately good, plan. The courage to face the "here comes goodbye" is, in essence, an act of confronting personal trials with a strength that, for many, is ultimately found through faith. This song, therefore, serves as a somber yet honest testament to the human capacity to endure the inevitable farewells life presents, prompting reflection on the inner fortitude required to navigate such passages, a fortitude that can be cultivated through faith and perseverance.