Bye Bye Blackbird
André Previn Lyrics


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No one here can love or understand me
Oh, what hard luck stories they all hand me
Pack up all my cares and woe, here I go, winging low
Bye, bye, blackbird

Where somebody waits for me
Sugar's sweet, so is she
Bye, bye, blackbird

No one here can love or understand me
Oh, what hard luck stories they all hand me
Make my bed and light the light, I'll arrive late tonight
Blackbird, bye, bye

Bye, bye, blackbird
Where somebody waits for me
Sugar's sweet, so is she
Bye, bye, blackbird

No one here can love or understand me
Oh what hard luck stories they all hand me




Make my bed and light the light, I'll arrive late tonight
Blackbird, bye, bye

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Andre Previn's song Bye Bye Blackbird tell the story of a person who feels unloved and misunderstood in their current environment. They are fed up with the hard luck stories they are constantly being told, so they decide to pack up and leave, which is symbolized by the phrase "pack up all my cares and woe, here I go, winging low." The title phrase "Bye Bye Blackbird" is a reference to the freedom and release that the singer feels by leaving everything behind.


The song also speaks of the hope of finding love and acceptance in a new place, where "somebody waits" for the singer. They describe their love interest as sweet, which suggests a hopeful outlook for the future. The singer feels confident that they will find the understanding and love that they couldn't find in their previous home.


Overall, the lyrics of Bye Bye Blackbird convey a sense of restlessness, dissatisfaction, hope, and longing for love and understanding. It is a bittersweet song about leaving behind the bad memories and hoping for a brighter future.


Line by Line Meaning

No one here can love or understand me
I am feeling lonely and misunderstood by the people around me


Oh, what hard luck stories they all hand me
Everyone I meet always tells me their own unfortunate life stories, adding to my stress and sadness


Pack up all my cares and woe, here I go, winging low
I need to forget about all my problems and just leave, even if it means feeling sad and lost


Bye, bye, blackbird
Farewell, I am leaving now


Where somebody waits for me
I am hopeful that there is someone out there who understands and loves me


Sugar's sweet, so is she
I have found someone who is kind and loving, just like sugar


Make my bed and light the light, I'll arrive late tonight
I request someone to prepare my bed and keep the light on, as I will be arriving late tonight


Blackbird, bye, bye
Farewell blackbird, I am leaving


No one here can love or understand me
I feel isolated and unloved by those around me


Oh what hard luck stories they all hand me
I am tired of hearing negative stories and complaints from others


Make my bed and light the light, I'll arrive late tonight
I am reassured that someone is waiting for me, even if I come home late


Blackbird, bye, bye
Goodbye to my problems and negative thoughts, I am moving forward




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mort Dixon, Ray Henderson

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