Adios Amigos
Cecilia Nordlund Lyrics

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I'm gonna tell it just like it was
I've been a factor i've been a slut
I'm gonna tell you I mean too much
I'm gonna tell you babe
I've been too vulgar I've been too sweet
I've been too adjusted, I've been a freak
I've been too fat to wear leather pants
None of my groupies want to dance

Aoaoaoao-o-oo
Yeieieieie-ee
Naoaoaoao-o-oo
Adios amigos buenos dias hear another, yeeeei!

I'm a lousy guitarists I sing auto-tune
I've been outknocksious I've been such a crude
I've been too young and now I'm too old
I'm just too heavy BABY BABY!!

Aoaoaoao-o-oo
Yeieieieie-ee
Naoaoaoao-o-oo
Adios amigos buenos dia hear another

Heyeyeyey-e-ee
Aoaoaoao-o-oo
Yeieieiei-e-ee
Adios amigos, Adi-Adios amigos
Adios amigos buenos dia hear another.....

see man!
Aoaoa

Overall Meaning

The song "Adios Amigos" by Cecilia Nordlund is an unapologetic declaration of the singer's past mistakes, flaws, and excesses. The lyrics suggest that she has experienced various aspects of life, from being a factor or a slut to being too adjusted or too freaky. She admits to being vulgar and sweet at the same time, being too fat to wear leather pants, and being both a lousy guitarist and a singer who relies on auto-tune. Nordlund's frankness is perhaps her way of finding redemption, as she bids farewell to her friends and fans with an upbeat and catchy refrain that urges them to greet each day with a positive attitude.

The song has a fun, energetic, and lively feel despite the bittersweet tone of the lyrics. The use of Spanish words like "buenos dias" and "adios amigos" adds to the exotic flavor of the song, which features a fusion of rock, pop, and Latin music. Nordlund's voice is powerful and sultry, and she delivers the lyrics with passion and conviction. The song's message is about accepting oneself, flaws and all, and moving on to the next chapter of life with a smile and a sense of humor.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna tell it just like it was
I will recount everything truthfully

I've been a factor i've been a slut
I have been both successful and promiscuous

I'm gonna tell you I mean too much
I have a lot of worth and importance

I'm gonna tell you babe
I'm going to be completely honest with you

I've been too vulgar I've been too sweet
My behavior has been both crude and overly pleasant

I've been too adjusted, I've been a freak
I have been both conformist and unconventional

I've been too fat to wear leather pants
I have been too heavy to wear certain clothes

None of my groupies want to dance
Even my fans aren't interested in me anymore

Aoaoaoao-o-oo
Instrumental

Yeieieieie-ee
Instrumental

Naoaoaoao-o-oo
Instrumental