Final Goodbye
Rihanna · 3 CD Collector's Set [2010]
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 on Rihanna's 2010 3 CD Collector's Set, 'Final Goodbye' stands as a poignant track from her early solo career, blending R&B sensibilities with a melancholic tone. The song reflects themes of parting and reflection, characteristic of her work during this transitional period between her debut era and the polished pop-R&B sound of her later albums. With its smooth production and vocal delivery, the recording captures a moment of emotional vulnerability that resonated with fans, contributing to her growing reputation as a versatile artist capable of navigating both upbeat anthems and introspective ballads. While not a chart-topping single in its own right, the track remains a notable example of her songwriting and performance style from the late 2000s.