The song "Never Been Good" by Lydia Luce is about the struggles of communication and letting go in a relationship. The lyrics express the feeling of wanting to pass time with someone who has been keeping quiet and struggling with their own thoughts. The singer admits to not being good at saying goodbye and acknowledges their own shortcomings in the relationship. They express a desire to try harder and give everything they can, but also acknowledge their own difficulty in letting go. The chorus repeats the sentiment of not being good at saying goodbye, and the bridge encourages taking things slowly and breathing easily, indicating a desire to work through the difficulties in the relationship. Overall, the song captures the complexities of relationships and the challenges of letting go and moving on.