Sugg has come a long way from the being the little boy growing up in Tennessee that was once intrigued and inspired by the sheet music hidden in his aunt’s old piano bench. Always ready to accomplish a new challenge – Sugg began teaching himself how to play the piano at age 11. Soon after learning his first instrument, he found himself picking up an acoustic guitar and doing just the same. Now 23 years old, Sugg has gone on to master the drums, banjo, bass, and even the mandolin. The ever-evolving musician found his earliest musical creations channeling his biggest musical influence, Bright Eyes, and has since taken the emotionally sincere lyrical qualities of this inspiration and blended them with his own unique disposition of optimism and content.
In just five short years, the charismatic Sugg has used simplicity, sincerity, and smiles to gain the approval of the music world. In his short career, Sugg has already pumped out six EPs (many of them featuring a “full length” amount of songs), five annual holiday EPs, and one LP, Dressed Up Like Dreams. The non-stop production of music, touring, and self-promotion has certainly started to pay off - With over 500,000 song downloads on PureVolume, nearly 100,000 singles sold, and thousands of albums sold, it comes as no surprise that Backseat Goodbye has already found a place in the iTunes Folk Top 100 Album and Singles charts - multiple times, and has landed himself coveted sets at SXSW and CMJ, as well as a being a featured band in Alternative Press Magazine’s AP&R section.
Reminiscent of the high spirited vocals and positivism of The Rocket Summer and the polished, upbeat musicality of Eric Hutchinson, Backseat Goodbye has created a blend all his own, that immediately embraces the hearts, imaginations – and hope, of listeners around the world.
In the words of Sugg, Backseat Goodbye is “music for the hopeful, music for the kids with their heads in the clouds, and music by a kid that’s just as lost in life as everyone else.”
Hello Yellow
Backseat Goodbye Lyrics
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I'm pretty sure we should be best friends
I'll walk you to school
And tell you, you look pretty each new day
We'll learn about philosophy by drawing on our arms
And build ourselves an alright house made out of Uno cards
They'll say we're unconventional and maybe a little crazy
We'll ask 'em what's wrong with that?
Yeah, we'll ask 'em what's wrong with that?
Hello, how are you?
I'm pretty sure we should be best friends
I'll walk you to the store
And buy you fancy clothes and shiny pins
We'll learn about biology by taking off our clothes
And buy some yellow spray paint to make a yellow brick road
Say we're three dimensional and maybe a little lazy
We'll ask 'em what's wrong with that?
Yeah, we'll ask 'em what's wrong with that?
Hello, how are you?
I'm pretty sure that we should be best friends
I'll walk you to the ocean
And make you a castle of sand to live in
We'll learn about geography by sleeping in the grass
Our bodies'll twitch to wake us up when we fall asleep too fast
They'll say we're unbelievable and maybe a little trendy
We'll ask 'em what's wrong with that?
Yeah, we'll ask 'em what's wrong with that?
Hello, how are you?
I'm pretty sure you're pretty much all I need
The lyrics of Backseat Goodbye's "Hello Yellow" express a desire for a carefree, unconventional, and ultimately joyful existence. The singer envisions a life with a best friend who walks with them, compliments them, and supports them. This friendship is whimsical and adventurous, as the two friends create their own philosophy, build a house out of Uno cards, learn biology by taking off their clothes, and explore geography by sleeping in the grass. The singer celebrates their free-spirited lifestyle, even in the face of those who may judge or criticize them, asking "We'll ask 'em what's wrong with that?"
The song can be interpreted as a call to reject societal norms and embrace a more authentic, playful way of living. By emphasizing the importance of human connection, creativity, and curiosity, the lyrics suggest that true happiness can be found outside of the confines of traditional expectations. The repetition of the opening line, "Hello, how are you?", also highlights the significance of forming meaningful relationships with others.
Overall, "Hello Yellow" is a joyful and optimistic song that encourages listeners to let go of their inhibitions and embrace life with childlike wonder.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, how are you?
A friendly greeting to start a conversation.
I'm pretty sure we should be best friends
Expressing a strong desire to be close friends.
I'll walk you to school
Offering to be a supportive companion through daily activities.
And tell you, you look pretty each new day
Complimenting and boosting confidence in the other person.
We'll learn about philosophy by drawing on our arms
Exploring deep ideas in a unique and personal way through self-expression.
And build ourselves an alright house made out of Uno cards
Creating something fun and imaginative out of simple materials.
They'll say we're unconventional and maybe a little crazy
Expecting outsiders to judge and potentially criticize their actions.
We'll ask 'em what's wrong with that?
Challenging societal norms and asking why it matters to be different.
I'll walk you to the store
Continuing a pattern of being supportive in day-to-day activities.
And buy you fancy clothes and shiny pins
Showing appreciation and spoiling the other person.
We'll learn about biology by taking off our clothes
Exploring and learning about each other's bodies in a respectful and consensual way.
And buy some yellow spray paint to make a yellow brick road
Finding joy in creating something silly and whimsical together.
Say we're three dimensional and maybe a little lazy
Embracing their complex and multifaceted identities while recognizing their laid-back attitude.
Hello, how are you?
Another friendly greeting to further connection and conversation.
I'm pretty sure that we should be best friends
Reigniting their desire to be truly close friends.
I'll walk you to the ocean
Offering to share more experiences and adventures by planning a trip.
And make you a castle of sand to live in
Using imagination to create a special and unique moment together.
We'll learn about geography by sleeping in the grass
Exploring and connecting with the natural world as a means of education.
Our bodies'll twitch to wake us up when we fall asleep too fast
Trusting their bodies and ways of connecting with the world around them.
They'll say we're unbelievable and maybe a little trendy
Expecting criticism or praise from others for their unique actions and lifestyle.
We'll ask 'em what's wrong with that?
Wanting to understand why society places certain expectations on individual actions and behaviors.
Hello, how are you?
A final, friendly check-in before ending the song and conversation.
I'm pretty sure you're pretty much all I need
Expressing a deep affection and desire to be close to the other person.
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BananaHP
"I'm pretty sure your pretty much all I need" is pretty much my favorite lyric ever. =)
Kaitlyn Vining
No dislikes. Everyone on here must have good taste in music.
Margo Parker
The one person that disliked this must be tone deaf, this is my favorite song!
Arwen M
Almost every song of his reminds me of my boyfriend :)
Scott
My girlfriend made me a mixed tape with this song as the first. It's our relationship in a nutshell :)
water2chick
hooooo, this song is adorable!
Kayla Schwab
WHY DOES THIS EVEN HAVE DISLIKES
Square Therapy
fucking throwback