Between Her Goodbye And My Hello
Gladys Knight · Other Songs - Gladys Knight
I wish I could have met you
In a year or two
Ah, maybe then you could have seen me
What I saw in you
On the day we met
You were still trying to forget someone
You used to know
And there just wasn't enough time
Between her goodbye and my hello
Boy, I want to try for a while
But I could always see
A place I can fill
To love for a memory
'Cos at the mention of her name
I could still see the flame burning
Soft and low
And there just wasn't enough time
Between her goodbye and my hello
Oh, time is the healer, I want you to know
Especially those heartbreaking kind
Lord, it looks like I just came along too soon
'Cos she still takes up too much of your mind
If I pass that on, it cost on a later day
I know we could have made it, baby
We're almost fading it away
But you weren't completely free
'Cos someone else's memory
Just wouldn't let you go
And there just wasn't enough time
Between her goodbye
In between her goodbye and my hello
In between her goodbye and my hello
In between her goodbye and my hello
In between her goodbye and my hello
In between her goodbye and my hello
Baby, all we needed was a little more time
I needed that time to build the thing and make you mine
In a year or two
Ah, maybe then you could have seen me
What I saw in you
On the day we met
You were still trying to forget someone
You used to know
And there just wasn't enough time
Between her goodbye and my hello
Boy, I want to try for a while
But I could always see
A place I can fill
To love for a memory
'Cos at the mention of her name
I could still see the flame burning
Soft and low
And there just wasn't enough time
Between her goodbye and my hello
Oh, time is the healer, I want you to know
Especially those heartbreaking kind
Lord, it looks like I just came along too soon
'Cos she still takes up too much of your mind
If I pass that on, it cost on a later day
I know we could have made it, baby
We're almost fading it away
But you weren't completely free
'Cos someone else's memory
Just wouldn't let you go
And there just wasn't enough time
Between her goodbye
In between her goodbye and my hello
In between her goodbye and my hello
In between her goodbye and my hello
In between her goodbye and my hello
In between her goodbye and my hello
Baby, all we needed was a little more time
I needed that time to build the thing and make you mine
Between Her Goodbye And My Hello
Gladys Knight delivers a soulful performance on this track, showcasing her signature vocal power and emotional depth. As a defining figure in the gospel and R&B traditions, Knight's rendition captures the raw vulnerability often found in her discography. The song reflects themes of heartbreak and resilience, characteristic of her work during the era when she transitioned from gospel roots to mainstream soul and jazz fusion. Her voice remains a testament to the enduring legacy of female vocalists in American music, blending gospel intensity with contemporary soul sensibilities. This recording stands as a powerful example of her ability to convey deep personal narrative through her music.