Adios-Jimmy Webb at The Canyon

"Adios" by Jimmy Webb explores of love and loss, encapsulating the bittersweet emotions surrounding a farewell. The song reflects the narrator's deep sense of regret as he prepares to leave a significant relationship behind, highlighting the pain of separation and the memories that linger. The protagonist recalls moments spent together, emphasizing the emotional weight of his departure. The narrative then pivots to a sense of inevitability, acknowledging that despite his feelings, moving on may be the best choice for both him and his partner. Webb's masterful songwriting conveys a universal experience of heartbreak, making "Adios" resonate with anyone who has faced the end of a meaningful connection.
American singer-songwriter Jimmy Webb has been celebrated for his contributions to the pop music landscape since the 1960s. He gained prominence with hits like "Up, Up and Away" and "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," both of which earned him Grammy Awards, establishing him as a leading songwriter by the age of 21. Webb's collaborations with iconic artists such as Glen Campbell and The 5th Dimension produced classics like "Wichita Lineman," "Galveston," and "MacArthur Park."
Webb has received numerous accolades including inductions into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. In addition to songwriting and performing, in recent decades Webb has authored works on songwriting, solidifying his influential on American songwriters.
Lyrics:
Ran away from home when I was seventeen
To be with you on the California coast
Drinking margaritas all night in the old cantina
Out on, out on the California coast
Don't think that I'm ungrateful
And don't look so morose
Adios, adios
We never really made it baby
But we came pretty close
Adios, adios
Going up north where the hills are winter green
I got to leave you on the California coast
Going where the water's clear and the air is cleaner
Than, than the California Coast
Our dreams of endless summer
Were just too grandiose
Adios, adios
And I miss the blood red sunset
But I miss you the most
Adios, adios
Adios, adios
Adios, adios