Though the songwriting credit is Lennon/McCartney, it was written only by Paul McCartney.
Alistair Taylor, who worked for the Beatles' manager, Brian Epstein, had asked McCartney how he wrote his songs, and McCartney took him into his dining room to give him a demonstration on his harmonium. He asked Taylor to shout the opposite of whatever he sang as he played the instrument—black and white, yes and no, stop and go, hello and goodbye. Taylor later said, "I wonder whether Paul really made up that song as he went along or whether it was running through his head already."
Under the working title "Hello Hello", the Beatles recorded the backing track on 2 October 1967, and added vocals and a guitar overdub on the 19th. After further overdubs of bass guitar and viola, recording was completed on the 2nd November, and mixing on the 6th.
The final lines of the song, where the entire band sings "Hela, hey-ba hello-a" came spontaneously in the studio. McCartney said "I remember the end bit where there's the pause and it goes 'Heba, heba hello'. We had those words and we had this whole thing recorded but it didn't sound quite right, and I remember asking Geoff Emerick if we could really whack up the echo on the tom-toms. And we put this echo full up on the tom-toms and it just came alive."
Hello Goodbye
Beatles Lyrics
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You say "Stop" and I say "Go, go, go".
Oh no.
You say "Goodbye" and I say "Hello, hello, hello".
I don't know why you say "Goodbye", I say "Hello, hello, hello".
I don't know why you say goodbye, I say hello.
I say "High", you say "Low".
Oh no.
You say "Goodbye" and I say "Hello, hello, hello".
I don't know why you say "Goodbye", I say "Hello, hello, hello".
(Hello, goodbye, hello, goodbye. Hello, goodbye.)
I don't know why you say "Goodbye", I say "Hello".
(Hello, goodbye, hello, goodbye. Hello, goodbye. Hello, goodbye.)
Why, why, why, why, why, why, do you
Say "Goodbye, goodbye, bye, bye".
Oh no.
You say "Goodbye" and I say "Hello, hello, hello".
I don't know why you say "Goodbye", I say "Hello, hello, hello".
I don't know why you say "Goodbye", I say "Hello".
You say "Yes", I say "No".
(I say "Yes", but I may mean "No").
You say "Stop", I say "Go, go, go".
(I can stay still it's time to go).
Oh, oh no.
You say "Goodbye" and I say "Hello, hello, hello".
I don't know why you say "Goodbye", I say "Hello, hello, hello".
I don't know why you say "Goodbye", I say "Hello, hello, hello".
I don't know why you say "Goodbye", I say "Hello-wow, oh. Hello".
Hela, heba, helloa. Hela, heba, helloa. Hela, heba, helloa.
Hela, heba, helloa. (Hela.) Hela, heba, helloa. Hela, heba, helloa.
Hela, heba, helloa. Hela, heba, helloa. Hela, heba, helloa.
The Beatles’ song “Hello Goodbye” was released as a single in 1967 and is often interpreted as a commentary on the complexities of interpersonal communication. The song’s verses feature a call-and-response structure, with a playful melody and lyrics that suggest a back-and-forth between two people who can’t seem to agree. The chorus is where the title phrase “Hello Goodbye” appears, and the lyrics suggest a frustration on the part of the singer (“I don’t know why you say goodbye, I say hello”).
There are a few different ways to interpret the song’s themes, but most center on the idea of miscommunication or the difficulty of navigating relationships with others. Some have pointed out that the song could be seen as a commentary on the breakdown of a romantic relationship, while others suggest that it’s a more universal take on the human tendency to misunderstand or misinterpret each other.
One interesting aspect of the song’s production is the use of orchestration, which was rare for The Beatles at the time. The song includes a string section and a horn section, which add to the overall playful and upbeat feel of the track. The song also features a number of production tricks, including a tape loop of a person saying “ha ha ha” that is mixed into the song’s opening.
Line by Line Meaning
You say "Yes", I say "No".
Our opinions are different and opposite.
You say "Stop" and I say "Go, go, go".
We have different approaches to what we should do.
Oh no.
Expressing disappointment or frustration.
You say "Goodbye" and I say "Hello, hello, hello".
Our farewell and greeting both differ.
I don't know why you say "Goodbye", I say "Hello, hello, hello".
I can't understand why you say farewell, I want to say welcome and hello.
I say "High", you say "Low".
We have opposite preferences or choices.
You say "Why?" And I say "I don't know".
We have different levels of understanding or knowledge.
Why, why, why, why, why, why, do you
Say "Goodbye, goodbye, bye, bye".
Expressing confusion and wonder why you keep saying farewell repeatedly.
You say "Yes", I say "No".
(I say "Yes", but I may mean "No").
We have hidden or contradictory intentions behind what we say.
You say "Stop", I say "Go, go, go".
(I can stay still it's time to go).
We have different interpretations of when to move or act.
Hela, heba, helloa. Hela, heba, helloa.
Hela, heba, helloa. Hela, heba, helloa.
(Hela.) Hela, heba, helloa. Hela, heba, helloa.
Hela, heba, helloa. Hela, heba, helloa. Hela, heba, helloa.
Nonsensical words that convey entire lines or phrases without any specific meaning.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY
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@Vincentlpp08
This whole video just radiates “This was Paul’s idea” energy
@dyanapomp
😂😂😂😂😂
@5seb
drugs.
@lepetitchat123
John and George look painful lol
I agree this song can be very annoying with that repetitive hello goodbye refrain
@FKMDC
1967-1969 Paul was in control
(This was a joke)
@maxwelledison9954
@@FKMDC The good and bad years
@JavierBustacara
George: Hey guys, where are your hats?
Everyone else: 😁
@lukaapic3109
You think😂😂😂😂😂
@0805eder
Considering the cover of Sgt Peppers, only Ringo who forgot his hat, the other two didn't have it.
@sakurasayonara6387
To be fair, George Harrison is known for being fashionable Beatle. I think he initiates Apple Fashion Boutique.