Discover the story of the song > Goodbyes – Allman Brown

This song is about a person, referred to as "he," who wants to say goodbye to someone they love, referred to as "she." The protagonist feels unsure and doesn't know how to express their love and say the words "I love you." They feel frustrated and tired of being foolish and old in this way. The protagonist thinks that their pride might be getting in the way and making it difficult for them to say those words. Instead of speaking, the protagonist decides that silence will have to do. The song ends with a repetition of the opening lines, where the protagonist takes the partner's face in their hand and says it's time to say goodbye.