Starts With Goodbye

Album: Some Hearts (2005)
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Songfacts®:

  • This song is about letting go and saying goodbye to the one you love because it wasn't meant to be. It will be difficult, but there will be a rainbow on the other side if you get past the crossroad. The sentiment is similar to the Dolly Parton song "I Will Always Love You." >>>
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  • This was written by Nashville songwriters Hillary Lindsey and Angelo Petraglia. Lindsey also co-wrote Underwood's hit "Jesus, Take The Wheel." Angelo had a #1 Country hit for Trisha Yearwood with "Believe Me Baby (I Lied)."
  • This is a track from Underwood's debut album, which was released a few months after she won season 4 of American Idol. The most notable singles from the album are "Jesus, Take The Wheel," "Before He Cheats," and "Wasted" - all #1 Country hits that crossed over to the Top 40 of the Hot 100. Not only was Some Hearts the best-selling country album of 2006 (and 2007), it was also the best-selling album of any genre that year in the US.

Comments: 2

  • Lindsey from Lancaster, Ohthis song is amazing because it just explains a lot for some people but if you haven't been through anthing like this then eventually you'll be hurt
  • Jailene from K-town, WaThis song is one of my favorites, and I love the chorus, because it holds true meaning for me.
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