South African rock artist Sheron has released a new album titled Goodbye My Love.
The eight-track collection takes listeners on a heartfelt journey through 25 years of love, loss, healing, and self-discovery. Blending alternative, rock, indie pop, and even a surprise hip hop-infused track, the album delivers a powerful and emotional experience.
“This album represents my personal journey through hurt, love, loss, and healing over the past 25 years,” Sheron said. “It reflects how I’ve processed my pain and emotions, as well as my growth – as a partner, a man, a lover, and as a musician and songwriter. After this, I will never write another song about a failed love story again.”
A true ‘labour of love’, Sheron is able to describe what each single track in the album means:
‘Without You’: This song captures the emotional crossroads following a breakup – when part of you still longs for the person, yet you begin to realise that moving on and healing is necessary. It marks the moment you start to understand that letting go may be for the best. The song also explores rediscovering yourself outside the relationship, as long-term partnerships can sometimes obscure your individual identity. Despite this realisation, there remains uncertainty about whether leaving was the right choice.
‘Need You’: This song embodies the initial feeling of loss after a relationship ends. It follows the subsiding of initial anger, giving way to grief and a profound sense of emptiness in the absence of that person.
‘Calling’: I believe every meaningful relationship creates a spiritual connection between two people. Sometimes, when you think deeply of someone, they may feel it too. This song speaks to that bond – an attempt by one partner to reach out spiritually after a breakup, hoping the other can sense it. It reflects the hope that, if they are feeling the same way, they might reconnect.
‘Every Time You’re Gone’: This song captures the conflict of missing someone who is ultimately not good for you. It explores the stage of anger after a difficult breakup, where you recognise that the relationship was unhealthy, yet you still feel the absence of that person. It portrays the internal struggle between choosing to walk away and being drawn back to someone who brings out your worst.
‘Maybe Baby’: There comes a point in some relationships when you realise that staying will cost you your peace of mind and sense of self, leaving no option but to walk away. However, when you love someone deeply, leaving is never easy. The overwhelming pain can cloud your reason, leaving you to wonder if things might have been different had one or both of you made other choices. Walking away from someone you love is one of the most difficult decisions, even when you know it is the right one for your well-being.
‘I Know’: This song reflects the realisation that a relationship has become toxic. You understand that you must step away for both your safety and that of your partner. Yet, a part of you clings to the hope that love and connection might be enough to hold on to – if only for a little longer – before you ultimately let go.
‘Crazy’: After a breakup, regret often lingers. When you try to start afresh, those regrets continue to haunt you, urging you to avoid repeating past mistakes. This song speaks of the desire to prove your love, the promise to do better, and the desperate attempt to make things work. You remind your partner how much they mean to you – how utterly smitten you are. Yet, in doing so, you risk losing yourself in the process of trying to please them.
‘Goodbye My Love’: This song is about the moment you realise that ending the relationship may have been a mistake. You question whether your partner experienced the same depth of connection as you did, and you wonder if they will ever reach out. If they do, you might consider taking them back. You remain emotionally invested and hopeful that things can work out, and you are not yet ready to say goodbye for good.
Sheron, real name Sharon Sibert, is a veteran musician, producer, and sound engineer with over 30 years of professional experience in the music industry. His career took off as a key member of the band X-Over (1996–2004), touring extensively across South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Hong Kong, and China.
Known for his mastery of multiple instruments – including vocals, guitar, bass, drums, and keys – Sheron has played thousands of gigs and contributed to numerous musical projects like Watershed and Amersham.
His solo career has seen chart success, with his singles ‘Hello, It’s Us’, ‘I Know’, ‘Glow’, and ‘Need You’, reaching top positions on local radio.
