Goodbye My Love

Barry Manilow · 2:00 AM Paradise Cafe [1984]

You look away from me again

There's really nothing to explain

Feel it in your kiss

I guess this is good-bye my love

The way I feel don't have a name

The days and nights so filled with pain

Thought that I would stay

But I gotta say good-bye my love

You used to laugh and say

If you play, play for gold

I didn't know that I would lose my heart

And soul

I didn't know

I won't regret the time we had

I'll think of you and I'll be glad

But this is the end

One last kiss and then good-bye my love

I won't regret the time we had

I'll think of you and I'll be glad

But this is the end

One last kiss and then good-bye my love

Good-bye my love

Good-bye my love

Goodbye My Love

Recorded in 1984, "Goodbye My Love" stands as a poignant late-career song for Barry Manilow, reflecting his transition from pop balladry to a more mature, jazz-inflected sound. Featured on the album *2:00 AM Paradise Cafe*, the track exemplifies the sophisticated songwriting and vocal control that defined his final studio period. The composition blends traditional pop structures with a warmer, more intimate atmosphere, showcasing Manilow's ability to craft emotional depth beyond his earlier chart-topping hits. As part of his extensive discography, this recording highlights his enduring versatility and commitment to quality throughout his career, capturing a specific moment in his artistic evolution during the mid-1980s.