Goodbye Stranger
Supertramp
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It was an early morning yesterday I was up before the dawn And I really have enjoyed my stay But I must be moving on Like a king without a castle Like a queen without a throne I'm an early morning lover And I must be moving on Now I believe in what you say Is the undisputed truth But I have to have things my own way To keep me in my youth Like a ship without an anchor Like a slave without a chain Just the thought of those sweet ladies Sends a shiver through my veins And I will go on shining Shining like brand new I'll never look behind me My troubles will be few Goodbye stranger it's been nice Hope you find your paradise Tried to see your point of view Hope your dreams will all come true Goodbye Mary, goodbye Jane Will we ever meet again Feel no sorrow, feel no shame Come tomorrow, feel no pain Sweet devotion (Goodbye, Mary) It's not for me (Goodbye, Jane) Just give me motion (Will we ever) To set me free (Meet again?) In the land and the ocean (Feel no sorrow) Far away (Feel no shame) It's the life I've chosen (Come tomorrow) Every day (Feel no pain) So goodbye, Mary (Goodbye, Mary) Goodbye, Jane (Goodbye, Jane) Will we ever (Will we ever) Meet again? (Meet again?) Now some they do and some they don't And some you just can't tell And some they will and some they won't With some it's just as well You can laugh at my behaviour And that'll never bother me Say the devil is my saviour But I don't pay no heed And I will go on shining Shining like brand new I'll never look behind me My troubles will be few Goodbye, stranger, it's been nice Hope you find your paradise Tried to see your point of view Hope your dreams will all come true Goodbye, Mary, goodbye, Jane Will we ever meet again? Feel no sorrow, feel no shame Come tomorrow, feel no pain Sweet devotion (Goodbye, Mary) It's not for me (Goodbye, Jane) Just give me motion (Will we ever) To set me free (Meet again?) In the land and the ocean (Feel no sorrow) Far away (Feel no shame) It's the life I've chosen (Come tomorrow) Every day (Feel no pain) So now I'm leaving (Goodbye, Mary) Got to go (Goodbye, Jane) Hit the road (Will we ever) I'll say it once again (Meet again?) Oh, yes, I'm leaving (Feel so sorrow) Got to go (Feel no shame) Got to go (Come tomorrow) I'm sorry, I must dash (Feel no pain) So goodbye, Mary (Goodbye, Mary) Goodbye, Jane (Goodbye, Jane) Will we ever (Will we ever) Meet again? (Meet again?) Oh, I'm leaving I've got to go
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Written by: RICHARD DAVIES, ROGER HODGSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Artist Profile"Goodbye Stranger" is a song by the British rock band Supertramp, which was formed in 1969 by Roger Hodgson and Rick Davies.
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Release InformationThe song was released as part of the band's album "Breakfast in America" in 1979.
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Album SuccessThe "Breakfast in America" album was Supertramp’s highest-selling album, with over 4 million copies sold in the United States alone.
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Track ListingIn the UK, "Goodbye Stranger" was the second single to be released from the album - following the title track "Breakfast in America".
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 15 on the UK Singles Chart. However, in the USA, it didn't fare as well, only reaching number 63 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics. It is often regarded as one of Supertramp's best songs.
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SongwriterThe song was written and sung by Rick Davies, who described "Goodbye Stranger" as a farewell to things he was leaving behind in his life.
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Unique ElementsThe song features a distinctive vocal distortion effect on the chorus, achieved by recording the vocals onto a tape which was then played back at various speeds. This created a ‘warbling’ effect that added to the song's unique feel.
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Widely Used in Media"Goodbye Stranger" has been used in various media - from TV shows like "The Simpsons" to movies like "Magnolia".
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Music VideoAs it was the era before the surge of music videos, there is no official promotional video for "Goodbye Stranger". However, the band did perform the song on TV several times which now serve as the music video on various online platforms.
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TriviaThe song's popularity has inspired several cover versions by various artists, such as the band Aimee Mann who covered it for the soundtrack of the movie "Magnolia."
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LegacyOver four decades after its release, "Goodbye Stranger" is still one of Supertramp's most loved songs and is a staple at their concerts.
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