The Goodbye Look
Donald Fagen * Track #7 On The Nightfly
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The Goodbye Look by Donald Fagen
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Performed by
Donald FagenProduced by
Gary KatzWrited by
Donald FagenAbout
The protagonist of this song is a person in charge of a small island nation. Said person has been placed in charge with the help of the US government however the political situation has changed. His support and power have disappeared and a coup is imminent. He dreams of a time when he wasn’t in the...
The Goodbye Look Lyrics
[Verse 1]
The surf was easy on the day I came to stay
On this quiet island in the bay
I remember a line of women all in white
The laughter and the steel bands at night
All the Americans are gone except for two
The embassy's been hard to reach
There's been talk and lately a bit of action after dark
Behind the big casino on the beach
[Refrain]
The rules are changed, it's not the same
It's all new players in a whole new ball game
[Verse 2]
Last night, I dreamed of an old lover dressed in gray
I've had this fever now since yesterday
Wake up, darling, they're knocking
The Colonel's standing in the sun
With his stupid face the glasses and the gun
[Chorus]
I know what happens, I read the book
I believe I just got the goodbye look
(I believe I just got the goodbye look)
I believe I just got the goodbye...
(I believe I just got the goodbye look)
Won't you pour me a Cuban breeze, Gretchen?
[Instrumental Break]
[Refrain]
The rules are changed, it's not the same
It's all new players in a whole new ball game
[Verse 3]
I know a fellow with a motor launch for hire
A skinny man with two-tone shoes
'Cause tonight, they're arranging a small reception just for me
Behind the big casino by the sea
[Chorus]
I know what happens, I read the book
I believe I just got the goodbye look
(I believe I just got the goodbye look)
I believe I just got the goodbye...
(I believe I just got the goodbye look)
The Goodbye Look Q&A
Who wrote The Goodbye Look's ?
The Goodbye Look was written by Donald Fagen.
Who produced The Goodbye Look's ?
The Goodbye Look was produced by Gary Katz.
When did Donald Fagen release The Goodbye Look?
Donald Fagen released The Goodbye Look on Fri Oct 01 1982.