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Lyrics of Helena (So Long & Goodnight) by My Chemical Romance

verse

Long ago, just like the hearse, you die to get in again
We are so far from you
Burning on, just like a match you strike to incinerate
The lives of everyone you know

pre-chorus

And what′s the worst to take (worst to take)
From every heart you break? (Heart you break)
And like the blade you stain (blade you stain)
Well, I've been holding on tonight

chorus

What′s the worst that I can say?
Things are better if I stay
So long and goodnight
So long and goodnight

verse

Came a time when every star fall
Brought you to tears again
We are the very hurt you sold

pre-chorus

And what's the worst you take (worst you take)
From every heart you break? (Heart you break)
And like the blade you stain (blade you stain)
Well, I've been holding on tonight

chorus

What′s the worst that I can say?
Things are better if I stay
So long and goodnight
So long and goodnight
Well, if you carry on this way
Things are better if I stay
So long and goodnight
So long and goodnight

bridge

Can you hear me?
Are you near me?
Can we pretend
To leave and then
We′ll meet again
When both our cars collide?

chorus

What's the worst that I can say?
Things are better if I stay
So long and goodnight
So long and goodnight
Well, if you carry on this way
Things are better if I stay
So long and goodnight
So long and goodnight
Writer(s): Frank Iero, Ray Toro, Michael Way, Gerard Way, Matthew Pellisier

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The song 'Helena (So Long & Goodnight)' by My Chemical Romance reflects on loss and the pain of letting go. The lyrics use metaphors like a hearse, a match, and stars falling to convey the emotions of grief and longing. The chorus emphasizes the idea that staying strong and holding on can lead to better outcomes, even in the face of difficult goodbyes.
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Themes
Heartbreak and loss
• We are so far from you • We are the very hurt you sold
Resignation and acceptance
• So long and goodnight • What's the worst that I can say? • Things are better if I stay
Longing for connection
• Are you near me? • Can you hear me? • Can we pretend to leave and then
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Moods
Heartbreak, angst, despair, reflection, solitude
Rating: PG-13
Lyrics may be unsuitable for younger ears
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