Hello Goodbye
Bingo Kids 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 song "Hello Goodbye" by Bingo Kids is a playful and catchy tune that features contrasting opinions and contradictory phrases. The lyrics describe a conversation between two people who can't seem to agree on anything. The singer says "yes" while the other person says "no", and when they say "stop", the singer says "go, go, go". Despite these differences, the singer can't understand why the other person says "goodbye" when they should say "hello". The chorus repeats this message several times, emphasizing their confusion over this goodbye-hello situation.
The song's playful tone is not just apparent in the lyrics, but also in the music itself. The melody is upbeat and fast-paced, featuring infectious handclaps and harmonies. The song's structure is straightforward, with each verse following the same pattern of contrasting statements and a chorus that repeats the main message. The final stanzas of the song add a touch of nonsensical fun with the repeated phrases "hela, heba, helloa" that don't necessarily mean anything.
Line by Line Meaning
You say "yes", I say "no"
You and I have opposing views and opinions.
You say "stop" and I say "go, go, go"
We have differing approaches to a situation.
Oh no
An expression of surprise or disappointment.
You say "goodbye" and I say "hello, hello, hello"
We have different ways of ending a conversation or relationship.
I don't know why you say "goodbye", I say "hello, hello, hello"
I am confused about your decision to end things and want to continue our relationship.
I say "high", you say "low"
We have different expectations and goals.
You say "why?" And I say "I don't know"
You question my actions or decisions, but I cannot explain why I do what I do.
Why, why, why, why, why, why, do you
Say "goodbye, goodbye, bye, bye"
I am bewildered and want an explanation for why you keep leaving me.
I don't know why you say "goodbye", I say "hello"
Once again, I am confused about our different ways of approaching an ending and want to repair our relationship.
You say "yes", I say "no"
(I say "yes", but I may mean "no")
Our communication is not always clear or consistent.
You say "stop", I say "go, go, go"
(I can stay still it's time to go)
We may need to compromise and find a middle ground.
Hela, heba, helloa hela, heba, helloa hela, heba, helloa
A nonsensical phrase or chant, possibly indicating frustration or confusion.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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