Tell me when the time we had slipped away
Tomorrow turned to yesterday
And I don’t know how
Tell me what can stop this river of tears
It’s been building up for years
For this moment now
Here I stand
Arms open wide
I’ve held ya close
Kept ya safe
Till you could fly
Tell me where the road ahead is gonna bend
And how to harness up the wind
And how to say goodbye
Tell me why, why does following your dreams
Take you far away from Me
And I knew that it would
Tell me how to feel the space you left behind
And how to laugh instead of cry
And how to say goodbye
Tell me where the road ahead is gonna bend
And how to harness up the wind
And how to say goodbye
Song Meaning
A parent-like speaker grieves the departure of a loved one who is pursuing dreams and struggles to say goodbye.
Biblical Message
No Bible text is quoted. Ecclesiastes 3:1–4 offers a broad theme of changing seasons; the lyric does not identify the speaker as God.
Reflection
Love can celebrate another person’s growth while still feeling the ache of separation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of “How To Say Goodbye”?
A parent-like speaker grieves the departure of a loved one who is pursuing dreams and struggles to say goodbye.
Which Bible passages connect with the song?
No Bible text is quoted. Ecclesiastes 3:1–4 offers a broad theme of changing seasons; the lyric does not identify the speaker as God.
When can this song be used in worship?
A graduation, farewell, or family reflection rather than congregational worship.