The band has participated four times in the Swedish preselection of the Eurovision Song Contest:
2000: "Se mig", placed second
2001: "Allt som jag ser", placed second
2002: "Världen utanför", placed fourth
2003: "Bye, Bye", placed tenth and last
Bye Bye
Barbados Lyrics
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This time Ive had it
I will take no more
Im better off alone
Out of this war zone.
We were a match
Made in heaven above
But now you can't seeThe sun for the clouds
Well I have heard it all
And now Im getting bored.
I know watcha going to say
But hey boy
Lets get it straight.
Ref: Whos gonna turn you on
When Im gone
Whos gonna start you up
When you stop
When Im not longer there
Ive had enough Im out of here
Whos gonna wear your ring
Poor thing
Whos gonna fill the space in
My place
Cause I am on my way
Not a single day to late
Bye Bye
Bye Bye.
The same story here we go
Again
I guess I owe it every now and
Then
Well just because I am
Only human.Now let me out of this wicked
Game
This UFO is turning home
Again
Cause I have heard it all
And I am getting bored.
I know watcha going to say
But hey boy
Lets get it straight.
Ref: Whos gonna turn you on
When Im gone
Whos gonna start you up
When you stop
When Im not longer there
Ive had enough Im out of here
Whos gonna wear your ring
Poor thing
Whos gonna fill the space in
My place
Caus I am on my way
Not a single day to late
Bye Bye.
Whos gonna turn you on
When Im gone
Whos gonna start you up
When you stop
When Im not longer there
Ive had enough Im out of here
Whos gonna wear your ring
Poor thing
Whos gonna fill the space in
My place
Caus I am on my way
Not a single day to late
Bye Bye
Bye Bye
Bye Bye
Bye Bye.
The lyrics of Barbados's song "Bye Bye" follow the story of a woman who has decided to leave her partner. She feels like an outsider in the relationship and compares herself to a UFO - something that is foreign and strange. The woman is no longer willing to tolerate the issues in the relationship, and she is ready to move on. She reflects on the once-perfect pair they used to be and now how this has changed drastically. The woman understands that she will be missed, but she cannot remain in the relationship any longer. She asks her partner about who will start them up and turn them on when she is no longer there. The song ends with the woman saying goodbye to her partner and moving on from the relationship.
The song's lyrics are relatable, specifically to individuals who have experienced a relationship that did not work out or have felt out of place in a partnership. The song is emotive and captures the essence of what it feels like to end a connection. The lyrics are easy to understand, with a simple melody that makes it a catchy tune.
Line by Line Meaning
You make me feel lika a UFO
You make me feel like an outsider, disconnected from the world.
This time Ive had it
I have reached my limit and can no longer tolerate the situation.
I will take no more
I will not endure this any longer.
Im better off alone
I am better off without you in my life.
Out of this war zone.
I want to remove myself from this hostile environment we've created.
We were a match
We were perfectly suited for each other.
Made in heaven above
Our relationship was meant to be.
But now you can't see
You are unable to appreciate what we had.
The sun for the clouds
You are focused on the negative aspects of our relationship instead of the positive.
Well I have heard it all
I have listened to all of your excuses and complaints.
And now Im getting bored.
I am becoming tired of hearing the same old things over and over again.
I know watcha going to say
I already know what you are going to say.
But hey boy
Listen up.
Lets get it straight.
Let's be clear about where we stand.
Whos gonna turn you on When Im gone
Who will keep you interested and excited once I am no longer around?
Whos gonna start you up When you stop
Who will motivate you when you're feeling down?
When Im not longer there Ive had enough Im out of here
Once I have left, I will not be returning. I have had enough of this relationship.
Whos gonna wear your ring Poor thing
Who will take my place as your significant other?
Whos gonna fill the space in My place
Who will fill the void left by my absence?
Cause I am on my way Not a single day to late Bye Bye
I am leaving now and it's not a moment too soon. Goodbye.
The same story here we go Again
We are going through the same cycle of conflict and resolution once more.
I guess I owe it every now and Then
I suppose it's my obligation to put up with this occasionally.
Well just because I am Only human.
I am not perfect and have my limits and weaknesses.
Now let me out of this wicked Game
I want to put an end to this destructive relationship.
This UFO is turning home Again
I am returning to where I belong, away from the turmoil of our relationship.
Caus I am on my way Not a single day to late Bye Bye.
I am leaving now and it's not a moment too soon. Goodbye.
Contributed by Peyton I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.