before we say goodbye Lyrics – Artemas

Artemas just dropped “before we say goodbye” as a standalone single on December 12, 2025, self-released with him handling both the music and lyrics, and it’s that raw, no-filter moment of weakness you feel in your gut when the goodbye is already written but your body hasn’t caught up.

The track is short and sharp at around 2:27, built on moody alt-pop production that’s got his signature dark wave edge: pulsing synths, a restrained beat that lets the vocals breathe, and just enough reverb to make everything feel intimate and hazy. Lyrically, it’s straight to the point—two people who know it’s toxic, who know tomorrow means gone, but still chasing one last night to numb the hurt. The chorus hits hard with that repeated question about what’s the harm in one more time, while verses and pre-choruses layer in the conflict: tears, nails scratching names into skin, the thrill of wrongness, and the ache of knowing this closeness won’t happen again. It’s messy breakup sex as a coping mechanism, wrapped in that cynical honesty Artemas does so well—bodies missing each other even when everything else says stop.

The rollout was quick and low-key. He teased it on socials with lyric snippets and a simple official lyric video that dropped the same day, tying into his ongoing LOVERCORE tour dates. No big album attached yet—this one’s a single with a B-side “you and i could never be friends” on some platforms—but it’s already gaining traction on playlists, building on the momentum from earlier 2025 releases like his LOVERCORE project in October. Stream it on Spotify or Apple Music for the full hit; it’s easy to loop when the mood’s right.

Artemas has been on a steady climb since “i like the way you kiss me” went massive last year, evolving from viral hooks to deeper, more personal cuts that mix seduction with emotional wreckage. This feels like a natural step—less shock value, more quiet confession—showing he’s comfortable leaning into the darker corners of desire without losing the catchiness.

Dive into the before we say goodbye lyrics below and unpack its raw narrative. Don’t miss other Artemas tracks for more of that dark, addictive pull.