Future Islands - Say Goodbye (Official Video)

'Say Goodbye' is from the new album ‘People Who Aren't There Anymore’, out now via 4AD: futureislands....
Video by Jayla Smith
Lyrics:
After we say goodnight
l smoke another twenty cigarettes
Before I close my eyes
If I’m up past midnight
Might have a chance to say, ‘good morning’
Right before I cut the light
When I wake up at dawn
I reach across the void, just hoping
We can share a moment’s time
And then the evening’s mine
And I can finally say ‘I love you’
Right before I say ‘goodnight’
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Oh why oh why
Do i even try?
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When I don’t wanna say goodnight
And every day without you
Feels one closer to goodbye
I just need to make this world seem right
You just sleep tight, til I’m on your side
Know you need to go to sleep
There’s comfort knowing that at least you can escape this heat
I’ll sit up and watch, this world burn bright
I’ll be alright
When you’re on my time
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They didn’t change the date
That’s another month to wait
Another month to try
To hold onto a lie
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Oh why oh why
Do I even try?
Every other girl
We’d just cut the line
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But I don’t wanna say goodnight
Cuz every day without you
Feels one closer to goodbye
I just need to make this world seem right
You can sleep tight, til I’m on your side
When you finally go to sleep
There’s comfort knowing that, at least
You can escape this heat
I’ll sit up and watch, this world’s on fire
But I’ll be alright
When you’re on my time
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When you’re on my time
When you’re on my time
You’re on my time
You’re on my time
I’ll be alright
When you’re on my time
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[@StankDankler]

HOW. DO THEY. KEEP. GETTING. BETTER

[@lt3516]

I have no idea. The new album is simply superb & this single is probably their best track to date.

[@mider-spanman5577]

I honestly didn't expect the sound to be this warm! The song is so good it made me stay for the whole time even though I was going to come back to it later. Happy New Year everyone! 🎊

[@brandonrivers7840]

Felt the exact same. At first I was going to change it...very good

[@flop5790]

same

[@celiaayneto9232]

warm

[@SallyStearnsVerified]

Whole album

[@longiniusspear4565]

"every day without you is closer to goodbye" solid lyric right there.

[@nyleaker]

Mr. Herring continues to provide the soundtrack for my life.

[@Bamboozlerrrrr]

Eventhough the themes are very different, this song inspired me recently to let go of old grudges and give a proper goodbye to loved ones who got out of sight throughout the years. Thank you for continuing to make beautiful music. You guys truely are the theme song to your fans' personal lives!

[@rossrobbins7707]

I see future islands, I click. Them's the rules!

[@LeanderNadeltanz]

Future Islands just never disappoint! No, seriously - they cannot fail!

[@gtaatmiami]

So underrated

[@captainfyeah]

never related to lyrics so much, feels like he understands something i couldnt put into words.

[@MichaelE6300]

Wow, love that song. Very fitting for the current, very challenging times. Goodbye - every best to you, reader of that comment

[@DanielGarcia-od8xw]

Can't get enough of this track. Has been on repeat 🎉

[@onlynofx]

It’s so rare lately to have a new song to be stuck on repeat mode…you and The Smile are making my year!

[@anrisorer]

I'M SO HYPED ABOUT THE NEW ALBUM THIS IS SOOOOOOO GOOOOOOD

[@kupofdirt6509]

The drop into the chorus is something else man. BEAUTIFUL

[@Rifftraxfan]

Amazing song guys, still the best band in the world ❤

[@gtaatmiami]

One of for sure

[@parkeratchley6460]

Moment of silence for the rest of music in history not being anywhere near comparable to this jam. I cannot get over how good this song is

[@alexanderakira]

Posiblemente estará en la programación de Radio Doble Nueve en estos días. Doble Nueve from Lima- Perú 🌹

[@SpuddyIRL]

Future islands never fail and I can’t wait to see them in Ireland again, too good 🙌

[@BurmaShane]

Did you see them in Collins Barracks last August ? Gig of the Summer.

[@aidanoflaherty9629]

August in Waterford 2024 Collins barracks was so good

[@finnbarr]

This album is so good it feels like I have been listening to these songs for years

[@napoleonborntoparty8275]

I'll be dancing to this song while I make my breakfast in the morning...

[@carine6568]

❤

[@rrodolfocruz]

Future Islands es la banda de la que depende mi estabilidad emocional, ya quiero que sea marzo para verlos en México 🇲🇽 ¡Sus letras son las mejores del mundo siempre me caen como anillo al dedo dependiendo el cómo me siento! ✨

[@franciscolandamendoza9748]

Hubiera chido verlos solos como en 2022 😢

[@toddberry8113]

This guy's voice...no one else like it. Epic.

[@KreyProductions]

the mix on this is incredible, these guys dont miss!

[@dompicc888]

This is an utterly perfect night song. I’m loving this song so much atm.

[@joshuamartinpryce8424]

Goodbye are hard words for say in natural thinking, but spiritual goodbyes are blessed moments.

[@adobetan]

This has that quintessential Future Islands sound. Soooo good!

[@nunukatoney8509]

Sounds like my Dad singing 🎤 ❤😊

[@benwelham6285]

Sounds like your dads a bad ass 👍🏻

[@sterlthepearl1000]

In the dating game, as soon as we leave, memories slowly fade, and new flirtations arise.

[@redsunflowers7322]

Another beautiful song from Future Islands

[@kathryn8304]

Oh my goodness 🌬🌫🌌🌠💫🙏💫 musical poetry 🥹❤️‍🔥

[@froghornleghorn]

Never expected to hear Tay Zonday again to be honest, but there we are...!

[@triskilove]

great and unique, thank you very much Future Islands

[@MELOVEDINOS55]

God, you guys are amazing, definitely my favorite band, and this song is just another reason why, the baseline, the changes from calm to a bit more eccentric, it’s all just amazing, keep doing what you’re doing! Great job!!

[@TheDoomWizard]

This is our last stable decade of modern civilization on Earth. Say goodbye.

[@ozarkcirquellc]

This song is cradling the Earth for a moment while we kill it

[@AfghanNachoLibre]

Afghan Nacho Libre never gives thumbs ups but will do so for this gem

[@Nika-G]

all songs of future islands are one long love story

[@lemmingsworld]

This is giving me life today.

[@DragonPixels]

Unexpected but completely happy this dropped

[@rossrobbins7707]

This is so damned good 😭

[@joelgonzaleszarate9038]

I really love this band

[@elliotkivi1682]

This and king of sweden are definitely my favorites so far, so good❤

[@johnfearbefore8645]

This is incredible!!!!

[@gtaatmiami]

Timeout, how isn’t this a single ? Guys got me crying in the shower it’s so good

[@caseyspaos448]

My first time hearing this song and this band. As a Sparks fan this appeals to me. Looking forward to listening to more tracks ♥

[@mohamedrghay2424]

amazing as always , thank you for this beautiful song to kick off 2024 greetings from Morocco

[@49_Chay]

Your voice is the beautiful instrument in all your songs.You could hum and I would love it.

[@middlemistsred3400]

Amazing song! ❤ The video is so precious, I'm in love, thanks a lot Future Islands.

[@kevintorcq3861]

Nîiiiiiiice. Future islands love your music ❤

[@HalflingMarquee]

So far this album and song is incredible! I love Future Islands!

[@lornasawyer9178]

❤❤❤ I love your songs!! Thanks for sharing! Love, Lorna.

[@richardwarran]

Another belter from Sam and the boys,really catchy heard this morning on 6Music and had to listen again

[@MarkGormley-nn7fh]

Can't wait to get my groove on to this when I see them live again

[@rebbekahcannons9805]

Yes! new Future Islands track :D

[@tonkafire125]

So good for my 👂🏻👂🏻🧠🫀💋

[@BarbaraNitsche]

Future Islands - - - once again sooo good ! ! !

[@carlospires7411]

After all these years we can definitly say about Future Islands unique style!! And I love it, that voice, the keyboard, etc, etc...🖤🖤🖤

[@sterlthepearl1000]

Things end. People change, and Life goes on.

[@aidanoflaherty9629]

Brilliant. Short and to the point

[@sterlthepearl1000]

Sometimes God's no isn't rejection, but re-direction.

[@Spider.pants97]

Im so excited for this new album man

[@22lilacsky]

Those that create these videos/animations do such a great job and of course the band sounds as good as ever. I think this band is one of those that where the more you hear their songs the more you like them. They grow on you. Great job! I like the combination of the voice octaves and the musical instruments, its a flattering yet unexpected balance. Thank you for the music!

[@JOSUERIVAS11]

Por favor, Dios/Hado/Universo/Vida/Destino, ¡que Future Islands sea para siempre! 😭❤️

[@valentinarybakova5256]

I love that beautiful bright full of life colors🌈🌈🌈

[@Djoodibooti]

this is a really strong bop.

[@carine6568]

Amazing song and band. ❤

[@tuffgonggongtuff318]

Future island this is pure vibration

[@markgregoryjones]

Thanks Future Islands for some more awesome music. I want to see you on tour again ASAP!!!

[@markgregoryjones]

And oh, I just wish I could see you guys singing this song!!!!

[@mitwarrior4432]

Future Islands mi grupo favorito nos vemos en Lima Perú 🙌😎

[@albertomezavargas453]

Ya me imagino a Sam en vivo, rompiendo tu corazón con las letras de las canciones mientras te baila sexy 🩵🔥 una de mis bandas favoritas 🇲🇽

[@temu2044]

No bad song in catalog

[@normanrockwell6ft2]

can’t wait for the 26th!

[@iamclydieCS]

awe againnn its lovely on my loop

[@gabrielamondragon7367]

Can't wait to see you guys again! Got tickets ready for Guadalajara show!

[@086DEN]

Pure class

[@MelodyFox]

*FUTURE ISLANDS* never disappoint! Never! Thank you Future Islands (and Sam) for this ultimate gem! 🎵🎶🎹🎼 LPeaceM Happy New (leap) Year to ALL!

[@lornasawyer9178]

❤❤❤ love your songs and music! Thanks for sharing! Love, Lorna .

[@sebastianbustos1200]

Excelent music and band! From Córdoba Argentina

[@_musacci]

Future Islands never disappoints

[@tommytot17]

❤love is all around. Cant wait to see you in Copenhagen 😗

[@musiconlyplease98]

this is a FAVORITE band 💯😊🎶💥

[@TheSaOk]

Very catchy after two listens.

[@matthewjames206]

I like it. A warm sounding song on a cold night 🍻

[@watchitnowison]

Keep em’ comin !🔥 Letterman may come back for this one!

[@sayusayme7729]

Just in time to glow in the flow. Fantastic

[@janosminaj5952]

His voice is so 🍞

[@alexanderakira]

Me encanta esta nueva canción ! Se siente que puedo bailar con ella

[@Paula-z8g]

The only thing that would make it better is if you and your fenominal band had a video to go along with it ❤❤❤

[@SinueOlvs]

Son increíbles, en serio me enamoran con cada canción… 🖤ojalá se hubieran presentado en CDMX en un evento aparte del Vive Latino, ¡los espero pronto! Good vibes 🙏🏽

[@constanterratic4252]

So far this album is not my favorite BUT they keep evolving which is all you can hope for as a fan. I hope 2024 is absolutely amazing for them. 🥰 EDIT: I stand corrected BIG TIME! I just heard the rest of the album and WOW! They are maturing and evolving in such surprising ways and… I mean Corner of My Eye nearly broke me. It’s gorgeous! Thank you, Future Islands, for making new music! 🥰

[@andreramos4161]

Thank you for this masterpiece! ❤️

[@luckysue222]

What a lovely song and what a unique voice!

[@shawnaugustyn9533]

Absolute banger

[@ZERO_Zero0]

groovy baby!

[@Fad0rizzor]

another great new song ! Thank you for this :)

[@marion1778]

Gorgeous

[@TimeBreakPictures]

Beautiful - music and video!

[@ericksonherlyrodriguezorti7570]

KOOL!!!

[@RiverRaven-u4u]

❤❤❤

[@wideyxyz2271]

FI always with the good stuff......

[@celiaayneto9232]

perfect match clip/sound- cosy atmosphere- beautiful anim- really love it!

[@TaraLee-y4g]

That bass 😊

[@NicolasRodriguez-yl8nc]

Tope de gama muchachos. Una banda de alta factura técnica

[@graemekinslow9789]

Love Future Islands🎉.