In 1988, Alaine appeared in movie Clara's Heart along side Whoopi Goldberg. Through the late 1990's and early 2000's, Alaine has lived in the United States and has been songwriting and singing back up for Rocafella artists such as Cam'ron and Freeway.
She moved back to Jamaica in the summer of 2004 to focus on her own music after working as an investment banker for JP Morgan and Chase. Alaine later met with Craig "DASECA" Marsh, and started working with him. Their immediate chemistry provided Alaine with her first song on the radio within days of her arrival back to Jamaica.
In 2005, the single "No Ordinary Love" on Don Corleon's Seasons Riddim was a breakthrough single in the Reggae scene, and Alaine was quickly praised for her special talents. The single topped the charts in Jamaica and also charts in the UK. The music video topped the charts on MTV Tempo's Cross Caribbean Countdown for several weeks and became the first video by a female reggae artist to be retired from the countdown on one of Jamaica's biggest video request shows, E-Strip.
Alaine has continued voicing tunes for the last few years for the likes of Don Corleone, dropping nice cuts such as "Heavenly" on the Heavenly Riddim and Sacrifice, her latest single. A music video for the single, directed by top Jamaican director Ras Kassa was recently released. Her other singles "Deeper", "Chaka Chaka Love", "Heavenly", "Wine" and "Love Sound", a duet with Beres Hammond have all done well. "Dreaming of You" (featuring Beenie Man), "Rise In Love" , "I Love You" (featuring Busy Signal) and Sacrifice, among others, are in current rotation across the world.
Alaine has performed at the Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay, Jamaica in 2005 and 2006 to positive reviews. She has also performed in St. Vincent, Tortola, St. Maarten, Cayman, Nevis, St. Croix , St. Thomas (USVI), St. Lucia and the United States. She has been spreading the word about HIV and safe sex to high schools throughout Jamaica, and will be showcased as one of twenty artist in the movie "Made in Jamaica" which is being directed by Jerome Lapperrouzas.
Her upcoming album tentatively titled Sacrifice is slated for release in late January or early February of 2008.
Her voice coupled with her song writing skills perfectly combine to create and unforgettable sound that is all her own.
Bye Bye Bye
Alaine Lyrics
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No way, no way, no, not today, no
OK, OK, nothing can get me down
No way, no way, no, not today, no
OK, OK, nothing can get me down
No way, no way, no, not today
No way, no way
Bye bye bye bye bye bye
No worry on our side bye bye
Bye bye bye bye bye bye
Can't conquer I
Bye bye bye bye bye bye
No, not this time
Bye bye bye bye bye bye
When I sing a happy song
Everybody sing along
...
Bye bye bye bye bye bye
No worry on our side bye bye
Bye bye bye bye bye bye
Can't conquer I
Bye bye bye bye bye bye
No, not this time
Bye bye bye bye bye bye
The lyrics of Alaine's "Bye Bye Bye" are an expression of self-empowerment and a refusal to be bogged down by negative situations or people. The repeated lines of "OK, OK, nothing can get me down, no way, no way" serve as a mantra to reinforce this feeling of invincibility. The song encourages listeners not to let their troubles get the best of them, instead waving them goodbye with a cheerful "bye bye." The chorus's repetition of "bye bye" is a symbolic gesture of letting go of anything that might be weighing one down, and the repeated "no worry on our side" serves as reassurance that positive vibes and happiness are the only worries worth holding onto.
The final lines, "when I sing a happy song, everybody sing along," bring the song full circle by reinforcing the idea that positivity is contagious. The song urges people to join in and embrace the positive vibes, creating a collective momentum that makes it easier to wave goodbye to whatever troubles may come.
Overall, "Bye Bye Bye" is a joyful, uplifting song that encourages listeners to let go of negativity and embrace positivity. It's a reminder that we have the power to choose our own mindset, and that letting go of negativity is the first step toward happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
OK, OK, nothing can get me down
I am feeling very strong and nothing can bring me down
No way, no way, no, not today, no
Nothing is going to ruin my day or upset me
Wave my troubles bye bye
I am letting go of my troubles and saying goodbye to them
Bye bye bye bye bye bye
I am completely cutting ties with my problems and letting them go completely
No worry on our side bye bye
We are not going to worry about anything and are saying goodbye to any worries we may have had
Can't conquer I
I am very strong and nothing can defeat me
No, not this time
I am not going to let anything bring me down this time
Contributed by Gabriel E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@devoniejackson7329
Who is with me 2024
@Gibsonaila
I remember singing this song in the club pretending I loved my life but I was battling deep depression. Thank you Alaine 🙏🏿
@user-wf2sn3zf1n
😮juhji❤
@bukomafelix9728
We have been through a lot but the closest people never realize,
@AkumChirano
🎉😊😊😊 caveman she don't know
@narcissisticabuseawareness3607
This song consoled me for many years during horrific depression. Thank you Alaine.
@bluprince
Agreed! 💯
@zion9146
hope you are better now JAH JAH BLESSINGS OVER U
@FlawlessCrochetFlowers
Agreed!
@shavelbrown3198
God 🙏 will continue to keep you