Final Goodbye
Usher · Usher
It's time to say goodbye
It's over now
It's time to say goodbye
Is there a reason why our love could not last
I ask was it too strong for you to hold on pretty
Lady
I thought we had a master plan
But it takes a stronger man to walk away
Than to watch our love fade away
I often wonder how and why
I did not cheat I did not lie
I hope you know how hard I tried
But it's over for now
It's time to say goodbye
[Chorus]
I can't believe how suddenly things change
Yesterday we were in love but all I feel were
Heartaches
And pain
Day and night I tried deep inside to work things out
But in my heart I knew
I still had my doubts
I thought we made a symphony
It's over now no more harmony
I prayed so hard for love to fly (oh yeah)
It's time to say goodbye
Ooh bye bye bye bye bye
[Chorus]
Sorry I gotta leave
Baby I'm beggin' please
Ooh yeah yeah yeah
Bye bye bye bye
[Chorus]
It's over now
It's time to say goodbye
Is there a reason why our love could not last
I ask was it too strong for you to hold on pretty
Lady
I thought we had a master plan
But it takes a stronger man to walk away
Than to watch our love fade away
I often wonder how and why
I did not cheat I did not lie
I hope you know how hard I tried
But it's over for now
It's time to say goodbye
[Chorus]
I can't believe how suddenly things change
Yesterday we were in love but all I feel were
Heartaches
And pain
Day and night I tried deep inside to work things out
But in my heart I knew
I still had my doubts
I thought we made a symphony
It's over now no more harmony
I prayed so hard for love to fly (oh yeah)
It's time to say goodbye
Ooh bye bye bye bye bye
[Chorus]
Sorry I gotta leave
Baby I'm beggin' please
Ooh yeah yeah yeah
Bye bye bye bye
[Chorus]
Final Goodbye
Released in 2001 on Usher's self-titled album, "Final Goodbye" stands as a defining track of the mid-2000s R&B revival. The song showcases Usher's signature vocal style, blending smooth falsetto with a soulful delivery that anchors a mid-tempo groove. As a centerpiece of his debut solo record, the track exemplifies the polished production and romantic themes characteristic of the era's pop-R&B sound. It served as a significant commercial success, reinforcing Usher's status as a leading figure in contemporary music during the early 2000s.