This song means more to me now especially after a breast cancer scare. Please ladies, I can not stress enough we must do monthly self exams and have mamograms yearly.
My best friend and soul sister of over 20 years passed away with all of her family by her side in 2009 from lung cancer. A few days before, when we knew it was happening, this song played in my car on the way home. This song describes what she went through in so many ways. I still miss her every day. Thank you Melissa for such a beautiful song, written straight from the heart and soul.
She wrote this song about her experience with Chemotherapy. She is saying goodbye the woman she knew during the treatments. When you are receiving treatments they take over and you absolutely feel like where the heck did the woman (or man) I knew go? You get to see that person for maybe 2 days a week right before another treatment takes place and the sick frail person takes over again. It was not that she was actually "passing away". (hope that makes sense) ;)
this is not goodbye, just farewell til next time, not matter how hard it is and how much we miss our loved ones passed. excellent song, perfect for my best friend whom left this earth 2 yrs ago 30 april, miss you more each day my best mate always xoxoxo
when she sings..."I shaved off all my fear" is she talking about her hair during her chemo treatment? Just curious as to what others think. Every time I listen to this song I think of that!
we never got the chance to say 'goodbye' to mike, who was taken from us in a very brutal way. I know he's still with us because he has some unfinished business to take care of before he leaves. this song gives me great comfort. Thank you, Melissa, with all my heart.
I have always had a strong connection to all of Melissa's music. But this one and precious pain are the two that I love the most. Funny how this one was released around the same time my Momma was in hospice. She passed knowing she was going to be able to hold her first born again, and dance with her Daddy again
i lost a dear dear friend to lymphoma last week and my mum last year. They both believed that it isn't goodbye... and they are right. May they both rest in peace. Much love
@Nury1313 I utterly agree with you.My chemo treatments made me feel the same way! I'm a breast cancer survivor.Melissa Ethridge is a truly beautiful person!!!
This song is such a powerful song! The first time I heard it I cried like a baby. I have used this as a personal mantra. I don't take people for granted and I try to make things right. Cause you do not know when you may not be able to say Goodbye! I also have it written in my living will that it is to be played when I am being laid in the grown as well as at my rosary!
my friends died in a tragic shooting at chardon high school in Ohio!! keep in prayers please!!
ihatewhitetrash31 2 days ago
This song means more to me now especially after a breast cancer scare. Please ladies, I can not stress enough we must do monthly self exams and have mamograms yearly.
everquestwidow71 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
My best friend and soul sister of over 20 years passed away with all of her family by her side in 2009 from lung cancer. A few days before, when we knew it was happening, this song played in my car on the way home. This song describes what she went through in so many ways. I still miss her every day. Thank you Melissa for such a beautiful song, written straight from the heart and soul.
dmill0305 2 months ago
She wrote this song about her experience with Chemotherapy. She is saying goodbye the woman she knew during the treatments. When you are receiving treatments they take over and you absolutely feel like where the heck did the woman (or man) I knew go? You get to see that person for maybe 2 days a week right before another treatment takes place and the sick frail person takes over again. It was not that she was actually "passing away". (hope that makes sense) ;)
LostHeart29 4 months ago
we love you adam miller :(
TheNetsirk1234 4 months ago
:) ilovethis:) <3 love ya;)
larissarocco 5 months ago in playlist Melissa Etheridge
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SummersideFaeri 7 months ago
love this song, it is like what my favorite cat meant to tell me before she died
lovesatom 8 months ago
this is not goodbye, just farewell til next time, not matter how hard it is and how much we miss our loved ones passed. excellent song, perfect for my best friend whom left this earth 2 yrs ago 30 april, miss you more each day my best mate always xoxoxo
cadsglassnhalf 9 months ago
written while she was in Chemotherapy. Truly a song from the heart. Very humbling.
SamanthaDawson1 10 months ago
when she sings..."I shaved off all my fear" is she talking about her hair during her chemo treatment? Just curious as to what others think. Every time I listen to this song I think of that!
ladylike1964 11 months ago
I love this song. Powerful words! you hang on every word of this. it's like taking a journey.
crydun2004 1 year ago
a song written while on chemotheraphy..im actually in tears while listening to this song..melissa wrote from the heart--that's a real artist
prettykiray 1 year ago
In Memory of My brother James Vedder October 19,1952- February 7, 2011 may you rest in peace .. I love you.. Your baby sister.. :(
veddf001 1 year ago
@veddf001
You are in my prayers. :(
tinetine0721 1 year ago
we never got the chance to say 'goodbye' to mike, who was taken from us in a very brutal way. I know he's still with us because he has some unfinished business to take care of before he leaves. this song gives me great comfort. Thank you, Melissa, with all my heart.
phoenixrising180 1 year ago
From the moment we got here we were always afraid of staying goodbye because we don't remember.
1dockthorwho23 1 year ago
@ hrhcamila - you did well. thank you for your time and effort. good tidings to you and yours. Love One Another
CjSeal13 1 year ago
I hold much happiness and pain in my heart but one things for sure, wherever I go, what ever I do... this song will come with me!
MsAngelJane 1 year ago
Merry Christmas Sister..RIP....12/25/2010
caelin44 1 year ago
I have always had a strong connection to all of Melissa's music. But this one and precious pain are the two that I love the most. Funny how this one was released around the same time my Momma was in hospice. She passed knowing she was going to be able to hold her first born again, and dance with her Daddy again
rckymtnnative 1 year ago
i lost a dear dear friend to lymphoma last week and my mum last year. They both believed that it isn't goodbye... and they are right. May they both rest in peace. Much love
mushycaz 1 year ago
Love this song.......sigh...my beautiful daughter Becca left me two years ago ...I am waiting for her ..
ritagrammy 1 year ago
I love this song as sad as it is it is beautiful I love her
Nury1313 1 year ago
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42deltadawn 1 year ago
@Nury1313 I utterly agree with you.My chemo treatments made me feel the same way! I'm a breast cancer survivor.Melissa Ethridge is a truly beautiful person!!!
42deltadawn 1 year ago
This is absolutely the most beautiful song I've ever and ever will hear in my life. <3 God Bless.
XoJoBrozRockXo 1 year ago
I am only 42 year of age and have chosen this song as my funeral reflection song! Love it to bits! Very powerful!
MsPurini1 1 year ago
This song is such a powerful song! The first time I heard it I cried like a baby. I have used this as a personal mantra. I don't take people for granted and I try to make things right. Cause you do not know when you may not be able to say Goodbye! I also have it written in my living will that it is to be played when I am being laid in the grown as well as at my rosary!
christophoto 2 years ago
We played this at my daughters funeral,i love th think it is her saying daddy dont cry im OK
MrApera3 2 years ago
played this song at my dad's funeral song is beautiful
MrTimmyrobertmeyers 2 years ago