As If We Never Said Goodbye
Petula Clark · Other Songs - Petula Clark
I know my way around here
The cardboard trees, the painted scenes, the sound here.
Yes a world to rediscover,
But I'm not in any hurry
And I need a moment.
The whispered conversations in overcrowded hallways,
The atmosphere as thrilling here as always
Feel the early morning madness
Feel the magic in the making
Why everything's as if we never said goodbye.
I've spent so many mornings
Just trying to resist you
I'm trembling now
You can't know how I've missed you,
Missed the fairy-tail adventures
In this ever-spinning playground
We were young together.
I'm coming out of make-up
The lights already burning,
Not long until the camera's will start turning
And the early morning madness
And the magic in the making
Yes, everything is as if we never said goodbye.
I don't want to be alone that's all in the past,
This world's waited long enough,
I've come home at last!
And this time will be bigger,
And brighter than we knew it.
So watch me fly, we all know I can do it
Could I stop my hand from shaking?
Has there ever been a moment with so much to live for?
The whispered conversations in overcrowded hallways,
So much to say not just today but always.
We'll have early morning madness.
We'll have magic in the making.
Yes, everything is as if we never said goodbye
Oh, please don't ever ever make me say goodbye
As If We Never Said Goodbye - Petula Clark
Petula Clark's 1964 recording of 'As If We Never Said Goodbye' stands as a defining moment in her career, blending the lush orchestral arrangements of the era with her distinctive vocal style. The song, often associated with her work on the 'Hello Dolly' album, captures the melancholic yet resilient spirit of post-war romance. Clark's performance showcases her ability to navigate complex emotional landscapes, delivering a rendition that became a staple of the British Invasion and American pop charts alike. Her discography from this period reflects a mastery of balladry that influenced countless contemporaries, establishing her as a leading figure in mid-century vocal pop. The track remains a testament to her artistry, highlighting the enduring appeal of her interpretations of classic themes.