Goodbye Blue
BADBADNOTGOOD Lyrics


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Tu es le bleu de ma vie
Tu es le bleu de ma vie, vie, vie, vie
I'm so colourblind
Tu es le bleu de ma vie, vie, vie, vie
Did I say it right?

(Take the long way home)
See I'm so out of touch
But I've come around to see
That it's not enough
To walk away (out of sight)
I think you have to bluff
To say some things
To eat alone with your winning grin (goodbye blue)

Tu es le bleu de ma vie, vie, vie, vie
I'm so colourblind
Sad to see you go
Tu es le bleu de ma vie, vie, vie, vie
Did I say it right?

You were bound to run
You were bound to run (yeah, you)

Keep unravelling
Still unsurfacing
I'm so tangled up in you
It's the chamomile
It's the afternoon
I'm unsurfacing you
Keep unravelling
Still unsurfacing
I'm so tangled up in you
It's the afternoon
I'm unravelling
I'm so tangled up in you
In you, in you, in you
In you, in you, in you

Tu es le bleu de ma vie, vie, vie, vie
Did I say it right?
Did I say it right?
Did I say it right?
You were bound to run
Did I say it right?
You were bound to run
You were bound to run
You were bound to run
Did I say it right?
You were bound to run
You were bound to run
You were bound to run

You were bound to run
You were bound to run




You were bound to run
You were bound to run

Overall Meaning

The song 'Goodbye Blue' by BADBADNOTGOOD feat. Jonah Yano is an emotional, heart-wrenching and soulful ballad that delves into the complexities of love and relationships. The lyrics "Tu es le bleu de ma vie" (which in French means "you are the blue of my life") is repeated throughout the song, suggesting that the subject of the song holds immense importance to the singer's life. However, even with such importance, the singer finds himself colorblind, lost, and out of touch emotionally with the subject of the song.


The singer has come to realize that walking away is not enough and that bluffing is necessary to keep someone close. He acknowledges that saying certain things and wearing a winning grin may be the key to keeping the subject of the song from leaving. The line "keep unraveling, still unsurfacing" alludes to the fact that even though the singer believes he knows the subject of the song, there is still much to discover, which creates a feeling of being tangled up with them. The subject of the song eventually runs, as the singer recognizes that they were bound to. The song ends with the singer questioning whether he said (or meant) everything right.


Line by Line Meaning

Tu es le bleu de ma vie
You are the most important person in my life, the one I love.


Tu es le bleu de ma vie, vie, vie, vie
You are the blue in my life, representing sadness or melancholy but also depth and truth. This repeats to emphasize their importance.


I'm so colourblind
I am unable to see or understand the emotions you are displaying because I lack empathy and connection.


Did I say it right?
Am I expressing myself correctly? Do you understand the depth of my emotions?


Take the long way home
Take the time to think and process your emotions before saying goodbye.


See I'm so out of touch
I am disconnected from my emotions and my relationships with others. I struggle to understand what is happening around me.


But I've come around to see
After some reflection or introspection, I have come to the realization that my behavior or attitude was wrong.


That it's not enough
Simply walking away from a difficult situation or relationship is not enough. It requires more effort and intentionality to make things right.


To walk away (out of sight)
Leaving without addressing the underlying problems will only lead to more pain and misunderstanding.


I think you have to bluff
Sometimes you have to pretend or act confident, even when you're unsure, to make peace or progress in a situation.


To say some things
To express your true feelings or thoughts, even if it's uncomfortable or difficult.


To eat alone with your winning grin (goodbye blue)
To put on a brave face and appear happy even when inside you are feeling blue or sad.


Sad to see you go
Expressing sadness or regret at the thought of someone leaving or the end of a relationship.


You were bound to run (yeah, you)
You were always going to leave or end this relationship because it was not healthy or sustainable.


Keep unravelling
Keep revealing pieces of yourself or your emotions, even if it's uncomfortable or difficult. This will help to understand and connect with others on a deeper level.


Still unsurfacing
There are still parts of myself that I have not fully explored or understood. I still have work to do to become more self-aware.


It's the chamomile
Chamomile is known for its calming properties, which may represent the soothing influence this person has on the artist.


It's the afternoon
The afternoon is a time for reflection and introspection, which may be when the singer is thinking about their relationship with this person.


I'm unsurfacing you
I am trying to understand you on a deeper level, to know you more fully as a person.


In you, in you, in you
Emphasizing that this person is the focus of the artist's attention and emotions.


You were bound to run
Repeating this line to emphasize the inevitability of the end of this relationship.




Lyrics Β© SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB.
Written by: Alexander Sowinski, Chester A. Hansen, Jonah Yano, Leland Whitty

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Comments from YouTube:

Spencer Clayton

This is really one of the most beautiful pieces of music I've heard in a long time. Maybe it's the timing in the world or in my life but damn, this is hitting me hard. Well done, jonah and the boys

Kyoo

Same here. I've been pretty impassive for the past couple months. Getting out of a 5 year long shitty period in my life, and its gradually getting better. Ive been ticking the self-care daily to-do list but still feel kinda empty. The song hit me like a truck, stired something inside and made me spontaneously tear up, just like that, without a thought. It just did.

Spencer Clayton

@Kyoo I definitely resonate with that. hope it turns around. Take care

Nora Ro

It was the first song of BBNG l've ever heard. And it was love from the first sound. I'm a fan now) Thanks, guys))

John dci Spotify

Nora Ro that’s awesome, my first was Time Moves slow and been a fan since and this one is my favorite

Hugo Jugy

you totally right

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Kyoo

This song is like the slow, sweet and melancholic 1am waves under the moon light. Takes me away, moves me deeply

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Pranab Mehrishi

Crazy amount of talent. These dudes are on another level. Much love my guys. Keep dis shit up.

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