Never Can Say Goodbye
Michael Jackson · Anthology [1990]
Never can say goodbye
No no no no
Never can say goodbye
Even though the pain and heartache
Seems to follow me wherever I go
Though I try and try to hide my feelings
They always seem to show
Then you try to say you're leaving me
And I always have to say no
Tell me why is it so
That I never can say goodbye
No no no no
Never can say goodbye
Every time I think I've had enough
I start heading for the door
There's a very strange vibration
That passes me right through the core
It says, "Turn around, you fool"
You know you'll love her more and more
Tell me why is it so
Don't wanna let you go
I never can say goodbye
Oo oo, baby
I never can say goodbye
No no no
No no no, oo
Oh, I never can say goodbye
Oo oo, I never can say goodbye
No no no
No no no, oo
Never can say goodbye
No no no no
Never can say goodbye
I keep thinkin' that our problems
Soon are all gonna work out
But there's that same unhappy feeling
And there's that anguish, there's that doubt
It's that same old, 'Did you hang up?
Can't do with you all the time'
Tell me why is it so
Don't wanna let you go
I never can say goodbye, girl
Oo oo, baby
I never can say goodbye
No no no
No no no, oo
Oh, I'm never gonna say you goodbye, girl
Oo ho, I'm never gonna say you goodbye
No no no
No no no, oo
Oh no, I'm never gonna say you goodbye, girl
Oo oo, baby, I'm never gonna say you goodbye
No no no
No no no, oo oo
No no no no
Never can say goodbye
Even though the pain and heartache
Seems to follow me wherever I go
Though I try and try to hide my feelings
They always seem to show
Then you try to say you're leaving me
And I always have to say no
Tell me why is it so
That I never can say goodbye
No no no no
Never can say goodbye
Every time I think I've had enough
I start heading for the door
There's a very strange vibration
That passes me right through the core
It says, "Turn around, you fool"
You know you'll love her more and more
Tell me why is it so
Don't wanna let you go
I never can say goodbye
Oo oo, baby
I never can say goodbye
No no no
No no no, oo
Oh, I never can say goodbye
Oo oo, I never can say goodbye
No no no
No no no, oo
Never can say goodbye
No no no no
Never can say goodbye
I keep thinkin' that our problems
Soon are all gonna work out
But there's that same unhappy feeling
And there's that anguish, there's that doubt
It's that same old, 'Did you hang up?
Can't do with you all the time'
Tell me why is it so
Don't wanna let you go
I never can say goodbye, girl
Oo oo, baby
I never can say goodbye
No no no
No no no, oo
Oh, I'm never gonna say you goodbye, girl
Oo ho, I'm never gonna say you goodbye
No no no
No no no, oo
Oh no, I'm never gonna say you goodbye, girl
Oo oo, baby, I'm never gonna say you goodbye
No no no
No no no, oo oo
Never Can Say Goodbye
Michael Jackson's 'Never Can Say Goodbye' stands as a defining anthem of the 1980s, blending funk, R&B, and pop to create an infectious, danceable rhythm that propelled him to global superstardom. Originally recorded for the groundbreaking 'Thriller' album, the track features Jackson's signature vocal delivery and a production style that set a new standard for pop music. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to transcend generations, serving as a staple in countless compilations and live performances. The song exemplifies Jackson's mastery of melody and rhythm, cementing his legacy as the King of Pop through its infectious energy and timeless appeal.