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Too Good At Goodbyes Lyrics
by Sam Smith
Lyricist: Sam Smith, Nile Rodgers, Jimmy Napes
23 views • Published on Sep 27, 2026
Too Good At Goodbyes Lyrics
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
And 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
And 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 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
(I'm way too good at goodbyes) no no no...
(I'm way too good at goodbyes) no, no, no...
(No way that you'll see me cry) aaaah...
(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
Meaning of Too Good At Goodbyes
“Too Good At Goodbyes” is a devastatingly honest exploration of emotional self-preservation cloaked in a veneer of heartbreak, delivered with Sam Smith’s signature soulful vulnerability. The core narrative centers around a relationship perpetually on the brink of collapse, not through any dramatic betrayal, but through an almost preternatural ability to anticipate and emotionally detach from pain. The lyrics reveal a deeply guarded individual who recognizes a pattern: every time they allow themselves to become invested, the inevitable hurt follows, leaving them colder and less susceptible in subsequent cycles. This isn’t denial of love; rather, it's a calculated strategy – a defense mechanism built on the painful understanding that opening up inevitably leads to devastation. The repeated refrain, “I’m way too good at goodbyes,” functions as both a confession and a justification, acknowledging a self-destructive tendency while simultaneously portraying it as a rational response to past wounds.
Smith masterfully conveys this sense of weary resignation through the stark imagery: tears drying quickly, love diminishing with each departure, and the chilling realization that the other person is observing their lack of reaction – perceiving them as “heartless” and “cold.” The song isn't about a passionate plea for connection; it’s about the heartbreaking acceptance of an unbridgeable gap between vulnerability and self-protection. Ultimately, the artist communicates a poignant truth: sometimes, the greatest act of love is not to offer oneself completely, but to skillfully retreat before the inevitable heartbreak can consume you, leaving behind a lingering sadness underscored by the chillingly accurate declaration – “I’m way too good at goodbyes.”
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sam smithheartbreaksad songspop balladgoodbyes
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