Born in Hope Valley, Rhode Island, with his parents Mr. & Mrs. William Gilman Jr., Gilman first received notice as a performer at age seven, attracting the attention of a local vocal coach, Angela Bacari, who later became his manager. Eventually he met with Ray Benson (of Asleep at the Wheel) who helped him record demos, including "Roly Poly". Two months later he was signed by Sony Music Nashville.
His 2000 debut album, One Voice, had a very widely-played single that crossed over well into top 40 airplay. The album reached multi-platinum status, and earned a Grammy nomination. Generally touted as a child prodigy, Gilman appeared on various talk shows. Classic Christmas (which was certified gold) was released later in the year.
He released Dare to Dream (certified gold) on Sony BMG Music Entertainment/Epic Records in 2001, and in 2003 released Music Through Heartsongs, an album inspired by the poetry of Mattie Stepanek. Later in 2003, he performed at a benefit for The Station nightclub fire. In May 2005, he released Everything and More, his first album since his voice changed.
Billy's latest album, self-titled, was released in September 2006 on the Image Entertainment label. The first single off the upcoming album, Southern Star, heralds a return to his country music roots. Billy is scheduled to begin working on his next album with Eddie Galan and Andrew Lane of Trilogy Productions.
Bye Bye Love
Billy Gilman Lyrics
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Bye bye happiness
Hello loneliness
I think I'm-a gonna cry
Bye bye love
Bye bye sweet caress
Hello emptiness
I feel like I could die
There goes my baby with someone new
She sure looks happy, I sure am blue
She was my baby till he stepped in
Goodbye to romance that might have been
Bye bye love
Bye bye happiness
Hello loneliness
I think I'm-a gonna cry
Bye bye love
Bye bye sweet caress
Hello emptiness
I feel like I could die
Bye bye my love goodbye
I'm-a through with romance, I'm through with love
I'm through with a-countin' the stars above
And here's the reason that I'm so free
My lovin' baby is through with me
Bye bye love
Bye bye happiness
Hello loneliness
I think I'm-a gonna cry
Bye bye love
Bye bye sweet caress
Hello emptiness
I feel like I could die
Bye bye my love goodbye
There goes my baby with someone new
She sure looks happy, I sure am blue
She was my baby till he stepped in
Goodbye to romance that might have been
Bye bye love
Bye bye happiness
Hello loneliness
I think I'm-a gonna cry
Bye bye love
Bye bye sweet caress
Hello emptiness
I feel like I could die
Bye bye my love goodbye
Bye bye my love goodbye
Bye bye my love goodbye
The lyrics of Billy Gilman's "Bye Bye Love" explore the despair of heartbreak and the pain of seeing an ex-partner moving on with someone new. As the song begins, the singer bids farewell not only to his significant other but also to the happiness and comfort that the relationship used to bring him. With the departure of his lover, he is left alone and overcome with emotions of sadness and emptiness. The repetition of the lyrics, "bye bye love, bye bye happiness, hello loneliness, I think I'm-a gonna cry" accentuate the sense of finality and pain that the singer is feeling.
The second verse of the song reveals that his ex-partner is now with someone new, looking happy while the singer is consumed with feelings of sadness, wishing that they could still be together. The third verse expresses the singer's decision to give up on love, no longer staring at the stars above and acknowledging that his partner has moved on from him. Ultimately, the song ends on a melancholic note as the singer reiterates the same lyrics, "bye bye my love goodbye," driving home the point that he has lost his love for good.
Line by Line Meaning
Bye bye love
Saying farewell to a love that has ended
Bye bye happiness
Leaving behind the joy that love once brought
Hello loneliness
Greeting the sorrow and isolation that follows a breakup
I think I'm-a gonna cry
Feeling overwhelmed with emotion and sadness
Bye bye sweet caress
Saying goodbye to the tenderness and affection of the relationship
Hello emptiness
Welcoming the void that remains after the love is gone
I feel like I could die
Exaggerating the painful feelings associated with heartbreak
There goes my baby with someone new
Seeing an ex-lover move on with a new partner
She sure looks happy, I sure am blue
Observing the former love interest enjoying their new relationship while feeling heartbroken
She was my baby till he stepped in
Losing the girlfriend to another man
Goodbye to romance that might have been
Bidding farewell to lost opportunities for love and romance
I'm-a through with romance, I'm through with love
Announcing an end to the pursuit of love and romantic relationships
I'm through with a-countin' the stars above
Abandoning romantic notions and dreams
And here's the reason that I'm so free
Finding freedom in knowing that the person who stopped loving them is no longer a part of their life
My lovin' baby is through with me
The once-loving partner has ended the relationship, leaving the singer feeling heartbroken and alone
Bye bye my love goodbye
Saying a final goodbye to the love that was lost
Lyrics © HOUSE OF BRYANT PUBLICATIONS, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Boudleaux Bryant, Felice Bryant
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