Goodbye

Ne-Yo · Other Songs - Ne-Yo

Couldn't find the nice way

To say I'm leavin' today

Tried to write a letter

But curse words kept getting in the way

There has to be a nice way

To tell you how much I hate

The way you walk and talk and live and breathe and your very face.

I'm trying to spare your feelings

To tell you that I wish that you would die

That'd just be wrong of me

So this is my goodbye song

Thanks for nothin' you

So this is my goodbye song that I dedicate to you

Oh,

At first I was just gonna leave,

Let you wake up suddenly

And see that I'm no longer there (I'm no longer there)

But instead just for a laugh,

I left your apartment trashed.

And this CD on the stairs,

When you wake up and turn it on,

you will hear this song

and by that time I'll be long gone.

So this is my goodbye song

Thanks for nothin' you

So this is my goodbye song

That I dedicate to you

So this is my goodbye song

Thanks for nothin' you

So this is my goodbye song

That I dedicate to you

That I dedicate to you

That I dedicate to you

That I dedicate to you

This is your song,

Hope you enjoy it

This is your song,

Hope you enjoy it

Goodbye - Ne-Yo

Ne-Yo's 'Goodbye' stands as a defining track from his early solo career, showcasing his signature blend of R&B and pop sensibilities. Released during a pivotal era for the Atlanta native, the song exemplifies his ability to craft emotive melodies that resonate with themes of departure and reflection. As part of his broader discography, the recording highlights his vocal versatility and production style that would come to characterize his work on subsequent albums. The track remains a staple in discussions of mid-2000s R&B, reflecting the genre's evolution and Ne-Yo's significant influence on the sound of the time. It serves as a testament to his skill in balancing commercial appeal with genuine emotional depth.