Final Goodbye
Rihanna · Rihanna's - 3 Cd Collector's Set [2009]
I never should have waited
So long to say
What I've always known
Since the very first day
Thought that you would stay
Forever with me
But the time has come to leave
Before we turn out the lights
And close our eyes
I'll tell you a secret
I've held all my life
It's you that I live for
And for you I die
So I lay here with you
'til the final goodbye
Holding you close
Close to my lips
Listen intently
As I tell you this
Outside the world
Wages its war
I'll rest in peace
As long as you know
Before we turn out the lights
And close our eyes
I'll tell you a secret
I've held all my life
It's you that I live for
And for you I die
So I lay here with you
'til the final goodbye
Promise you our love
Will carry on
Until time eternal
We belong
Before we turn out the lights
And close our eyes
I'll tell you a secret
I've held all my life
It's you that I live for
And for you I die
So I lay here with you
'til the final goodbye
As I taste your lips
For the last time
I spell out the lyrics
To love in the sky
It's you that I live for
And for you I die
So I lay here with you
'til the final goodbye
Goodbye...
So long to say
What I've always known
Since the very first day
Thought that you would stay
Forever with me
But the time has come to leave
Before we turn out the lights
And close our eyes
I'll tell you a secret
I've held all my life
It's you that I live for
And for you I die
So I lay here with you
'til the final goodbye
Holding you close
Close to my lips
Listen intently
As I tell you this
Outside the world
Wages its war
I'll rest in peace
As long as you know
Before we turn out the lights
And close our eyes
I'll tell you a secret
I've held all my life
It's you that I live for
And for you I die
So I lay here with you
'til the final goodbye
Promise you our love
Will carry on
Until time eternal
We belong
Before we turn out the lights
And close our eyes
I'll tell you a secret
I've held all my life
It's you that I live for
And for you I die
So I lay here with you
'til the final goodbye
As I taste your lips
For the last time
I spell out the lyrics
To love in the sky
It's you that I live for
And for you I die
So I lay here with you
'til the final goodbye
Goodbye...
Final Goodbye
Released in 2009, Rihanna's "Final Goodbye" stands as a poignant exploration of heartbreak and self-discovery within her early solo discography. The track features a minimalist production style that highlights her emotive vocal delivery, characteristic of the R&B and pop genres dominating her career at the time. As part of her broader catalog from that era, the song reflects themes of moving on after a relationship ends, blending vulnerability with a resilient attitude. It serves as a significant song in her body of work, showcasing her ability to craft intimate ballads that resonate with listeners seeking authenticity in their music.