Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye

The speaker describes the pain of parting from someone they love. Each goodbye feels like a small death, and the speaker wonders why fate—or the powers above—allows this person to leave. When the beloved is present, the mood becomes joyful and alive; when they go, happiness turns into sadness.

Spring and the singing lark suggest renewal, warmth, and a sense that life is beautiful when the beloved is near. The phrase “I die a little” is not literal: it expresses how deeply separation hurts. “From major to minor” refers to a change in musical mood, from bright and happy to sad, and also captures the speaker’s emotional shift.

The song may describe repeated farewells rather than one final separation. Its sadness is strong, but the speaker also celebrates the joy of being together. The questions about the gods could be a genuine appeal for an explanation or an expression of helplessness; the lyrics do not say why the person must leave. The contrast suggests that love makes ordinary time feel wonderful, while even a brief goodbye can change everything.