“No Thank You, I Love You, Goodbye” by Lucy Dacus explores the painful realization that loving someone does not always mean staying. Through memories of fear, emotional instability, and unhealthy attachment, Dacus reflects on a relationship that left lasting scars. The song ultimately becomes an intimate farewell, choosing boundaries, healing, and self-preservation over unconditional love.
No Thank You, I Love You, Goodbye Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I woke from a dream where you were trying to kill me
By choking me out underneath the old dogwood
So I see a doctor who says, “Take it easy
Drink tea in the morning, and water at night”
Whoever thought you’d be haunting me
While you’re still alive, living happily
Somewhere with someone who knows something I don’t
Who won’t tell you to go
[Verse 2]
You used to scare me
Bottle on the dashboard
Reckless abandon, abandoning me
I swore to myself I would not follow your lead
So why did I get in the car every evening?
Whoever told me love is all?
Now I know it is not enough
Limits would’ve helped on this
Unconditional exploit of body and mind
[Bridge]
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[Outro]
You are bad for my health
You like nobody else
Put me to rest, to rest
Say no thank you, I love you, goodbye
No thank you, I love you, goodbye
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Song Credits
- Song Name :– No Thank You, I Love You, Goodbye
- Singer Name :– Lucy Dacus
- Producer:- Lucy Dacus, Alan Parker (Guitarist) & Adrian Olsen
- Album:- No Burden (10th Anniversary Edition)
- Release Date :– September 9, 2026
Behind the Song: “No Thank You, I Love You, Goodbye” by Lucy Dacus
“No Thank You, I Love You, Goodbye” by Lucy Dacus was written during the era of her debut album, “No Burden.” The long-unreleased song was performed live only a handful of times before its official release. Recorded with Adrian Olsen and guitarist Alan Good Parker, it captures Dacus’ early, deeply personal songwriting style.
