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Introduction
Have you ever heard a song that feels like it’s speaking directly to your heart, as if it knows your story? That’s exactly what I Never Said Goodbye by Engelbert Humperdinck does. It’s one of those rare tracks that captures the bittersweet ache of love and loss in a way that feels deeply personal yet universally relatable.
Engelbert, known for his velvety voice and timeless ballads, delivers this song with such raw emotion that it’s impossible not to feel moved. The lyrics tell a story of regret and longing, of words left unsaid and moments that can never be reclaimed. It’s the kind of song that makes you pause and reflect—on the relationships you’ve cherished, the goodbyes you’ve had to say, and maybe even the ones you didn’t get the chance to.
What makes I Never Said Goodbye so special is how it balances vulnerability with strength. Engelbert’s voice carries a weight of experience, as if he’s lived every word he’s singing. The melody is hauntingly beautiful, with a gentle yet powerful arrangement that perfectly complements the heartfelt lyrics. It’s not just a song—it’s a journey through the complexities of love, loss, and the human condition.
This track also stands out because it feels timeless. Whether you’re hearing it for the first time or revisiting it years later, it has the ability to resonate just as deeply. It’s a reminder of why Engelbert Humperdinck has remained a beloved figure in music for decades—his ability to connect with listeners on such an intimate level is truly unmatched.
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Lyrics
She cried and walked away just yesterday
And like a fool, I let her go
We had a silly fight the night before
I never said “I love you so”
I wept all day and then I got the call
“Would you please come to see your wife”
“Something has happened and it’s very grave”
“We cannot save the lady’s life”
No, I never said goodbye and I never really told her
Just how much she meant to me
No, I never said goodbye, now it’s too late
And she’s just a memory
How can I go on
Now that girl is gone
I will know, until I die
I never said goodbye
Her perfume lingers all around me now
A pair of shoes lie on the floor
The bed unmade, where just last night, she laid
I cannot say I closed the door
A shopping list of things she’ll never buy
An apron lyin’ on the chair
Is that her laugh I hear out in the hall
I turn and call, but she’s not there
No, I never said goodbye
And I never really told her just how much she meant to me
No, I never said goodbye
Now it’s too late and she’s just a memory
How can I go on
Now that girl is gone
I will know, until I die
I never said goodbye