“Goodbye So Soon” is a song from the 1986 Disney animated film “The Great Mouse Detective“. The song is performed by the film’s villain, Professor Ratigan, as he sets a trap for the film’s heroes, Basil of Baker Street and his trusty companion, Dr. Dawson.
The lyrics of the song express Ratigan’s malevolent and sadistic personality, with lines like “Goodbye, so soon, and isn’t this a crime? We know by now that time knows how to fly.” The melody is sinister and foreboding, with a menacing and eerie tone that reflects the danger and suspense of the scene.
The song was written by composer Henry Mancini and lyricist Leslie Bricusse, who wrote the music and lyrics for the film. The character of Professor Ratigan is voiced by actor Vincent Price, who also performs the song in the film. “Goodbye So Soon” has become a memorable and chilling song from “The Great Mouse Detective”, and is often cited as an example of the film’s dark and suspenseful tone.
Listen to Goodbye So Soon (Song)
Additional Details
- Related Disney Character(s): Professor Ratigan (The Great Mouse Detective)
- Song Written By: Henry Mancini; Larry Grossman and Ellen Fitzhugh
- Song Performed By: Vicent Price
- Year Released: 1986
