Too Good at

Goodbyes

Sam Smith

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

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 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

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)

No way that you’ll see me cry

(No way that you’ll see me cry)

...

’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

Review

From the sophomore album reportedly called “TPH-50HR” of British singer songwriter Sam Smith, this is a soulful ballad about a break-up he went through. It is not the most original topic of course, but we got to give him credit for the beautiful way in which he worded things. Halfway through the chorus, a gospel like choir joins in for the finishing touches.