Goodbye My Lover

James Blunt · Chasing Time - The Bedlam Sessions [2006]

Did I disappoint you or let you down?

Should I be feeling guilty or let the judges frown?

'Cause I saw the end before we'd begun

Yes I saw you were blinded and I knew I had won



So I took what's mine by eternal right

Took your soul out into the night

It may be over but it won't stop there

I am here for you if you'd only care



You touched my heart you touched my soul

You changed my life and all my goals

And love is blind and that I knew when

My heart was blinded by you

I've kissed your lips and held your head

Shared your dreams and shared your bed

I know you well, I know your smell

I've been addicted to you



Goodbye my lover

Goodbye my friend

You have been the one

You have been the one for me



Goodbye my lover

Goodbye my friend

You have been the one

You have been the one for me



I am a dreamer and when I wake

You can't break my spirit - it's my dreams you take

And as you move on, remember me

Remember us and all we used to be



I've seen you cry, I've seen you smile

I've watched you sleeping for a while

I'd be the father of your child

I'd spend a lifetime with you



I know your fears and you know mine

We've had our doubts but now we're fine

And I love you, I swear that's true

I cannot live without you



Goodbye my lover

Goodbye my friend

You have been the one

You have been the one for me



Goodbye my lover

Goodbye my friend

You have been the one

You have been the one for me



And I still hold your hand in mine

In mine when I'm asleep

And I will bear my soul in time

When I'm kneeling at your feet



Goodbye my lover

Goodbye my friend

You have been the one

You have been the one for me



Goodbye my lover

Goodbye my friend

You have been the one

You have been the one for me



I'm so hollow, baby

I'm so hollow

I'm so, I'm so, I'm so hollow



I'm so hollow, baby

I'm so hollow

I'm so, I'm so, I'm so hollow.

Goodbye My Lover

James Blunt's "Goodbye My Lover" serves as a poignant centerpiece on his 2006 album Chasing Time, The Bedlam Sessions. Released during the height of his international fame, the track exemplifies the raw, acoustic-driven pop-rock style that defined his early career. The song features Blunt's signature vocal delivery, characterized by its emotional vulnerability and conversational tone, which became a hallmark of his discography. As a standalone recording, it captures the melancholic sentiment of parting ways, resonating with listeners through its straightforward composition and heartfelt lyrics. The track stands as a significant moment in his catalog, reflecting the personal struggles and romantic themes that permeate his work from this era.