Goodbye
Air Supply · Ultimate Air Supply
I can see the pain living in your eyes
And I know how hard you try
You deserve to have so much more
I can feel your heart and I sympathize
And it'll never criticize all you've ever meant to my life
CHORUS
I don't want to let you down
I don't want to lead you on
I don't want to hold you back
From where you might belong
You would never ask me why
My heart is so disguised
I just can't live a lie anymore
I would rather hurt myself
Than to ever make you cry
There's nothing left to say but goodbye
You deserve the chance at the kind of love
I'm not sure I'm worthy of
Losing you is painful to me
CHORUS
You would never ask me why
My heart is so disguised
I just can't live a lie anymore
I would rather hurt myself
Than to ever make you cry
There's nothing left to try
Though it's gonna hurt us both
There's no other way than to say goodbye
And I know how hard you try
You deserve to have so much more
I can feel your heart and I sympathize
And it'll never criticize all you've ever meant to my life
CHORUS
I don't want to let you down
I don't want to lead you on
I don't want to hold you back
From where you might belong
You would never ask me why
My heart is so disguised
I just can't live a lie anymore
I would rather hurt myself
Than to ever make you cry
There's nothing left to say but goodbye
You deserve the chance at the kind of love
I'm not sure I'm worthy of
Losing you is painful to me
CHORUS
You would never ask me why
My heart is so disguised
I just can't live a lie anymore
I would rather hurt myself
Than to ever make you cry
There's nothing left to try
Though it's gonna hurt us both
There's no other way than to say goodbye
Goodbye - Air Supply
Released on the 1987 compilation Ultimate Air Supply, 'Goodbye' exemplifies the duo's signature blend of soulful vocals and polished pop-rock production. The track features Richard Marx and Graham Bonnet delivering harmonies that defined the era of soft rock and adult contemporary music. As a staple of their discography, the song captures the melancholic yet romantic tone characteristic of Air Supply's work during the late 1980s. It remains a recognizable piece within their catalogue, often associated with themes of parting and enduring love, reflecting the emotional depth that has sustained their popularity for decades.