TobyMac Releases Heartfelt Lyric Video for ‘Goodbye (For Gabe)’

Life is a wonderful, fantastic, and precious gift from the good Lord above; there is no doubt about that. This precious, delicate gift should be protected in every way possible, for there is no greater, more valuable gift on Earth than life itself.

We’ll experience much of His undeserved blessings and love in this life. Unfortunately, not every instance and circumstance in life will bring about joy or be a cause for celebration. Sadly, there will be times marked by pain and heartache. We’ll go through deep, dark valleys. Of everything that can and does result in pain and hurt, there is arguably no worse feeling than losing a loved one. Their absence hurts and will forever and always be felt.

In his latest song, “Goodbye (For Gabe),” TobyMac sings about losing someone close to him, Gabe Patillo. According to the Gospel Music Association, Gabe was a Diverse City member, “where he sang background vocals, was a choreographer and dancer, and co-produced TobyMac tours.”

The song’s lyrics, which will tug on your heartstrings, are all about what TobyMac wished he had had the opportunity to do before Gabe’s passing.

“And even though I know I’ll see you on the other side
I wish I coulda said
(Goodbye) to all the late-night talkin’
The long bus rides and the downtown walkin’”

In a message posted on TobyMac’s official Facebook page in April 2024, following Gabe’s passing, TobyMac mentioned how he was crushed by his friend's death but found comfort in the fact that Gabe met Jesus that day and was now healed.

Revelation 21:4 “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”

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