50 Ways To Say Goodbye
Train · California 37' [2012]
My head was over sized
I'll take the highroad like I should
You said it's meant to be,
That it's not you, it's me
You're leaving now for my own good
That's cool, but if my friends ask where you are I'm gonna say
She went down in an airplane
Fried getting suntanned
Fell in a cement mixer full of quicksand
Help me, help me, I'm no good at goodbyes
She met a shark underwater
Fell and no one caught her
I returned everything I ever bought her
Help me, help me, I'm all out of lies
And ways to say you died
My pride still feels the sting
You were my everything
Some day I'll find a love like yours (a love like yours)
She'll think I'm Superman
Not "super minivan"
How could you leave on Yom Kippur?
That's cool but if my friends ask where you are I'm gonna say
She was caught in a mudslide
Eaten by a lion
Got run over by a crappy purple Scion
Help me, help me, I'm no good at goodbyes
She dried up in the desert
Drowned in a hot tub
Danced to death at an east side night club
Help me, help me, I'm all out of lies
And ways to say you died (died, died)
I wanna live a thousand lives with you
I wanna be the one you're dying to
Love, but you don't want to
That's cool but if my friends ask where you are I'm gonna say
That's cool but if my friends ask where you are I'm gonna say
She went down in an airplane
Fried getting suntanned
Fell in a cement mixer full of quicksand
Help me, help me, I'm no good at goodbyes
She met a shark underwater
Fell and no one caught her
I returned everything I ever bought her
Help me, help me, I'm all out of lies
She was caught in a mudslide
Eaten by a lion
Got run over by a crappy purple Scion
Help me, help me, I'm no good at goodbyes
She dried up in the desert
Drowned in a hot tub
Danced to death at an east side night club
Help me, help me, I'm all out of lies
And ways to say you died
50 Ways To Say Goodbye
Released in 2012 on the album California 37, this track by Train blends the band's signature acoustic pop-rock sound with a melancholic, atmospheric production style. The song serves as a poignant exploration of parting and nostalgia, utilizing Train's characteristic vocal harmonies to convey deep emotion without relying on explicit lyrical declarations. It stands as a notable example of the group's ability to craft introspective ballads that resonate with listeners seeking a sense of quiet reflection. The recording captures the band's evolution during the early 2010s, maintaining their core identity while embracing a more textured and modern sonic palette. As a staple of their discography, it exemplifies the band's skill in creating memorable musical moments that linger long after the final note fades.