"There's Always Goodbye" by The Hollies is a melancholic love song about the inevitability of endings in relationships. The narrator remembers the first night they gave their love to their partner, and how everything seemed perfect at the time. However, despite their efforts to make things work, they can't escape the fact that there will always be goodbyes. The narrator describes how their partner leaves after they have been intimate, and although they hold hands, there is nothing left to say. The couple is too kind and shy to express their true feelings, so they continue to wear masks and play roles in their relationship. The chorus repeats the idea that no matter how hard they try, there will always be goodbyes. The song ends with a repetition of this sentiment, emphasizing the finality of endings and the sadness that comes with them. Overall, "There's Always Goodbye" is a bittersweet reminder that even the most perfect relationships can't last forever, and that saying goodbye is a natural part of life.
