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The Art of the Irish Goodbye: 4 Songs for Leaving a Party Without Saying a Word to Anyone

Honorable mention to “Helena” by My Chemical Romance, which features the pertinent lines “So long and goodnight”.

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There’s no denying the intoxicating lure of an Irish Goodbye. Who wouldn’t want to avoid the song-and-dance of finding the party host, giving them your compliments, hugs, and handshakes, the half-drowned “let’s do this again soon!” as you make your escape. There’s a certain elegance, an air of mystery to slipping silently out of a crowded party with no one the wiser. But if you must let someone know, here are four great songs to act as stand-ins for a long, drawn-out goodbye.

“Leavin’” by Jesse McCartney

“Leavin’” released in 2008 as the lead single of Jesse McCartney’s third album, Departure. A fitting album title, as it served as a departure from the younger image of his first two albums. “Leavin’”, and McCartney in general, heralded a shift in........

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