Too Good at Goodbyes

Sam Smith

About Too Good at Goodbyes

"Too Good at Goodbyes" is a song by English singer Sam Smith. It was written by James Napier, Tor Hermansen, Mikkel Eriksen and Smith, and produced by Napes, Steve Fitzmaurice and StarGate. It was released on 8 September 2017 through Capitol Records, as the lead single from their second studio album, The Thrill of It All (2017). The song reached number one in the UK and number four on the Billboard Hot 100. It also topped the charts in Australia, South Africa and New Zealand, and reached the top 10 in Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and Switzerland, as well as the top 20 in Austria, Finland, Germany, and Spain.  


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2017
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You must think that I'm stupid
You must think that I'm a fool
You must think that I'm new to this
But I have seen this all before

I'm never gonna let you close to me
Even though you mean the most to me
'Cause every time I open up, it hurts
So I'm never gonna get too close to you
Even when I mean the most to you
In case you go and leave me in the dirt

But every time you hurt me, the less that I cry
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry
And every time you walk out, the less I love you
Baby, we don't stand a chance, it's sad but it's true

I'm way too good at goodbyes
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)
I'm way too good at goodbyes
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)

I know you're thinking I'm heartless
I know you're thinking I'm cold
I'm just protecting my innocence
I'm just protecting my soul

I'm never gonna let you close to me
Even though you mean the most to me
'Cause every time I open up, it hurts
So I'm never gonna get too close to you
Even when I mean the most to you
In case you go and leave me in the dirt

But every time you hurt me, the less that I cry
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry
And every time you walk out, the less I love you
Baby, we don't stand a chance, it's sad but it's true

I'm way to good at goodbyes
(I'm way to good at goodbyes)
I'm way too good at goodbyes
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)
No way that you'll see me cry
(No way that you'll see me cry)
I'm way too good at goodbyes
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)

No
No, no, no, no, no (I'm way too good at goodbyes)
No, no, no, no
No, no, no (I'm way too good at goodbyes)
(No way that you'll see me cry)
(I'm way too good at goodbyes)

'Cause every time you hurt me, the less that I cry
And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry
And every time you walk out, the less I love you
Baby, we don't stand a chance, it's sad but it's true
I'm way too good at goodbyes

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Sam Smith

Samuel Frederick "Sam" Smith is a British singer-songwriter. He rose to fame in October 2012 when he was featured on Disclosure's breakthrough single "Latch", which peaked at #11 on the UK chart. more »

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Written by: James Napier, Mikkel Eriksen, Sam Smith, Tor Hermansen

Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing

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16 facts about this song

Release Date
"Too Good at Goodbyes" was released on the 8th of September 2017.
Chart Performance
The song debuted at number one in the UK Singles Chart and went on to peak at number 4 in the US Billboard Hot 100.
Album Inclusion
The song is included in Sam Smith's second studio album called "The Thrill of It All".
Song Genre
"Too Good at Goodbyes" falls under the Pop and Soul genre.
Song Inspiration
Sam Smith once revealed that the song was inspired by a relationship in his life that made him feel like he was constantly getting dumped.
Single Platinum
The single was certified Platinum in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.
Co-writers
The song was co-written by Sam Smith, Jimmy Napes, Tor Hermansen, and Mikkel Eriksen.
Music Video
The music video was officially released on September 18, 2017, and its emotionally charged narrative was critically acclaimed.
Song Length
The song has a duration of 3 minutes and 21 seconds.
Grammy Nomination
"Too Good at Goodbyes" was nominated for the Best Pop Solo Performance at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.
Iconic Lyrics
One of the song's most notable lines is, "I'm just protecting my innocence, I'm just protecting my soul."
Smith’s Personal Favorite
Sam Smith noted in an interview that this song is one of his personal favorites because it marks a significant period in his life.
Global Hit
The song hit the top 10 on charts in several countries worldwide, including Canada, Australia, and many European countries.
Acoustic Version
A special acoustic version of "Too Good at Goodbyes" was also released, highlighting Sam Smith's strong vocals.
Spotify Success
On Spotify, the song gained over 500 million streams, making it one of Sam Smith's most streamed songs.
Personal Touch
Sam Smith considers "Too Good at Goodbyes" to be a deeply personal song that showcases his vulnerability.

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