“Kiss the World Goodbye” isn’t just a song—it’s a statement of resilience and farewell, wrapped in a melody that feels both reflective and hopeful. When you listen to this piece, there’s a sense of bittersweet strength, as if the singer is standing on the edge of change, ready to leave behind what no longer serves them. It’s about letting go with grace, embracing the unknown, and having the courage to step into a new chapter with your head held high.
The lyrics have a poignant simplicity, capturing that universal moment when we all have to say goodbye—be it to a place, a person, or a phase of life. And it’s not about sorrow; it’s about honoring what was while looking forward to what could be. Imagine a sunset—beautiful, fleeting, and signaling the end of one day, but also the promise of a fresh start tomorrow. That’s the feeling “Kiss the World Goodbye” leaves you with.
Whether you’re moving on from a relationship, leaving a job, or just seeking a personal transformation, this song speaks to that deep part of us that craves change but fears the goodbyes it requires. Yet, it’s not a mournful tune—it’s a triumphant one. The melody, rich with heartfelt emotion, rises and falls like the gentle waves of acceptance, carrying you through the journey of letting go
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Lyrics
I never had no regrets, boys;
Not for nothing I’ve done.
I owed the devil some debts, boys,
Paid them all up but one.
And I don’t even regret the living
That I’ll be leaving behind.
I’ve gotten weary of searching
For something I couldn’t find.
I’m going down to the shade
By the river one more time,
And feel the breeze on my face before I die.
I’m gonna leave whatever’s left of my luck to the losers,
Then bend me down and kiss the world goodbye.
Come to lucky-in-lovin’
I never had no complaints.
They never said I was evil,
But then, I wasn’t no saint.
I’m just a river that rolled forever
And never got to the sea.
I ain’t blaming nobody;
I had it coming to me.
I’m going down to the shade
By the river one more time,
And feel the breeze on my face before I die.
I’m gonna leave whatever’s left
Of my luck to the losers,
Then bend me down, and kiss the world goodbye.