Bye Bye Baby
Big Brother feat. Janis Joplin Lyrics
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I gotta be seeing you around
When I change my living standard and I move uptown,
Bye-bye, baby, bye-bye.
So long, my honey, so long.
Too bad you had to drift away
'Cause I could use some company
I get the feeling I could chase you clean on in the ball
And wind up staying pull off, put down strung out and stalled.
Honey, I ain't got time to wait on you or to fetch your super ball,
I got lots of things I've got to do.
I know that you got things to do and places to be.
I guess I?ll have to find the thing you placed on me.
I may wind up in the street or sleep beneath a tree,
Still I guess you know honey I've gotta go.
Bye, bye-bye, baby, bye-bye.
I guess you know you're on your own,
It seems you just got lost somewhere out in the world
And you left me here to face it all alone,
You left me here to face it all alone,
You left me here to face it all alone,
Bye, bye-bye baby, baby bye-bye!
The lyrics to Big Brother feat. Janis Joplin's song Bye Bye Baby captures the essence of a relationship coming to an end. The singer bids goodbye to their lover and goes on to say how he/she is ready to move on to bigger and better things. The song is a perfect mix of melancholy and determination as it captures the emotions of two people who realize that they must go their separate ways. The lyrics mention how the singer is ready to move uptown and elevate their standard of living. At the same time, he/she acknowledges that it is too bad their lover had to drift away, and they could use some company on this road they are on today.
The second verse of the song talks about how the singer could chase their lover clean in the ball and wind up staying pull off, put down strung out and stalled. The singer expresses that he/she doesn't have time to wait or fetch their lover's super ball since there are lots of things they need to do. The third verse is more introspective and implies that the singer may wind up on the street or sleeping under a tree, but he/she has to go. The final verse talks about how the lover left the singer alone to face the world and how it is time to say goodbye.
In summary, the song Bye Bye Baby is a heartfelt goodbye that captures the pain of letting go and the determination of moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
Bye, bye-bye, baby, bye-bye.
Saying goodbye to my baby, it's time for us to part ways.
I gotta be seeing you around
Although we're going separate ways, we may still run into each other in the future.
When I change my living standard and I move uptown,
My life is changing for the better, and I'm moving to a more upscale area.
So long, my honey, so long.
Another way of saying goodbye to my loved one.
Too bad you had to drift away
It's unfortunate that you had to leave me when things seemed good between us.
'Cause I could use some company
I feel lonely and could use someone to be with on my journey.
Right here on this road, on this road I'm on today.
I'm on a journey, and I wish I had someone to accompany me on this road.
I get the feeling I could chase you clean on in the ball
I'm tempted to chase after you and make things work between us.
And wind up staying pull off, put down strung out and stalled.
But I fear that doing so may result in me feeling frustrated, stuck, and helpless.
Honey, I ain't got time to wait on you or to fetch your super ball,
I'm too busy to wait for you or to do things for you like I used to.
I got lots of things I've got to do.
I have my own priorities and responsibilities that I need to attend to.
I know that you got things to do and places to be.
I understand that you have your own life to live and plans to pursue.
I guess I'll have to find the thing you placed on me.
I'll have to find the thing you left me with, whether it be a memory or an object that reminds me of you.
I may wind up in the street or sleep beneath a tree,
I may end up homeless or penniless, but I'm willing to take that risk.
Still I guess you know honey I've gotta go.
Despite everything, it's time for me to move on.
I guess you know you're on your own,
Now that I'm gone, you'll have to fend for yourself.
It seems you just got lost somewhere out in the world
It appears that you've lost your way in life and are struggling to find your path.
And you left me here to face it all alone,
You left me to deal with the aftermath of our separation and everything that comes with it.
Bye, bye-bye baby, baby bye-bye!
A final goodbye to my baby as I move on to the next phase of my life.
Lyrics © NORTH MUSIC GROUP
Written by: MARY WELLS
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@henriquelopes4669
Bye, bye-bye, baby, bye-bye.
I may be seeing you around
When I change my living standard and I move uptown,
Bye-bye, baby, bye-bye.
So long, my honey, so long.
I guess I'm gonna make it somehow.
But you may not be with me, darling, when I do
'cause you're not with me now.
Well, I know that
Bye-bye, baby, bye-bye.
I guess I'm gonna make it OK.
An' I'll see you in a funny place some old day,
So long, my honey, so long.
Well, I get the feeling I could chase you clean on in the ball
And wind up staying pull off, put down strung out and stalled.
Honey, I ain't got time to wait on you or to fetch your super-ball,
I've got lots of things I've got to do.
So long, my honey, so long.
I guess I'm gonna make it somehow
But you may not be with me darling when I do
'cause you're not with me now!
So long, my honey, so long.
Too bad you had to drift away
'cause I could use some company
Right on this road, right on this road I'm on today, yeah!
Well, I know that you got things to do and places to be
And I guess I'll have to find the thing you placed on me.
I may wind up in the street or sleep beneath a tree,
Still I guess you know, honey I've gotta go.
Bye, bye-bye, baby, bye-bye.
Lord, I might've been your wife,
But you settled for a place right in my heart,
You didn't want a place in my life.
So long, my honey, so long.
I guess you know you're on your own,
It seems you just got lost somewhere out in the world
And you left me here to face it all alone,
Why, you left me here to face it all alone,
You left me here to face it all alone, yeah!
I said bye, bye b-bye baby, baby bye-bye!!
@elginphelps5291
My brother brought this album home when I was 11. Now I'm 65.
@ShanaiCollins
52 years later we still love and miss you, R.I.P Pearl
@tiagoferreirapimenta557
The best janis
@donwargowsky4724
What "genius" decided Janis' voice needed double-tracked on this album ?? The 2008 remaster of this album has a bonus track of this exact song that's NOT double-tracked & the difference is amazing. It's like double-tracking Ray Charles or Jessye Norman. This first album could have been a masterpiece.
@soundawake
someone please post remaster version
@vicentemartinez2276
I really enjoy that double traking tbh
@WastrelWay
Yes, I hear these remastered versions and I wonder, What is wrong it doesn't sound like that. No her voice was not double-tracked on the original. Her voice did not need to be double-tracked, and everyone knew it. This is a 21st century schizoid version.
@PRISMN54
One of my favorites. I have all the vinyls.
@clarkewi
A masterpiece of the era.
@jenniferterry4196
The mash-up of calypso and R&B is divine.