Goodbye Means Hello
Cheryl Lyrics

Cuo cuo cuo cuo cuo
The repetition of these syllables represent the singer's feeling of being caught up in a tumultuous and confusing relationship.

You got me going
The subject's emotions are complicated and intense, largely due to their partner.

It's all because of you you you you you
The reason for the singer's emotional state is clear - it is entirely because of their partner.

Let's take a moment and own it
The artist wants to open up and be honest about their relationship, rather than keeping everything inside.

And not be scared to show it
The artist wants to share their true feelings with their partner without fear of judgment or rejection.

And love like we never had before
The singer is ready to experience a deeper and more meaningful connection with their partner.

I know you know it, don't hold it
The singer is aware that their partner is aware of their true feelings, and doesn't want them to hold back from reciprocating.

Back it up and start to glow it
The artist wants their partner to take action and put their feelings into words or actions, and to do so confidently.

And I don't wanna see it no more
The artist wants their relationship to progress, and doesn't want to dwell on past issues or obstacles.

In in in and out we go
The relationship is in a constant state of flux, with ups and downs.

Out of love and I don't know
The singer is unsure if their partner is really committed to the relationship, leading to feelings of insecurity.

How to keep my cool around you
The artist struggles to remain calm and composed when interacting with their partner.

Why'd you make it difficult?
The singer is frustrated with their partner's perceived role in creating turbulence and tension in the relationship.

Boy, I'm getting fed up with you
The singer is starting to lose patience and may be considering ending the relationship if things don't improve.

As soon as I say goodbye
The singer has attempted to end the relationship before, but hasn't been successful.

I'm feeling alone
After ending things, the artist feels lonely and lost without their partner.

Ain't no way I can live without you
The artist is deeply attached to their partner and can't imagine life without them.

So by midnight
The singer can't resist contacting their partner after ending things.

I'm back on the phone
The singer is unable to stay away from their partner and keeps coming back to them.

See the love high
When things are good with their partner, the artist feels an intense and positive emotional high.

Killing all the lows
The artist feels like the ups in the relationship outweigh the downs and makes it worth sticking around.

Tell me why, we don't keep a steady flow
The artist is curious as to why their relationship is so tumultuous and unable to maintain a consistent level of happiness.

So my goodbyes really mean hello
Despite threatening to leave, the singer always comes back to their partner, making their goodbyes seem insincere and their hellos more meaningful.

I never chose you, I chose to
The artist didn't intentionally choose their partner, but ended up falling for them based on circumstance and fate.

Get on a roller coaster
The singer's relationship with their partner is wild, exciting, and unpredictable.

Of love, but that's what life had in store
The singer is accepting of the challenges in their relationship, understanding that love can be difficult and complex.

As much as I want to jump off
The singer sometimes questions the wisdom of staying in the relationship.

My heart is saying enough
But ultimately, their heart is still invested in the relationship and wants it to continue.

Somehow you got it beating for more
The artist's partner has a way of keeping their heart engaged and invested in the relationship, despite its difficulties.

Sun in the sky, feeling no rain
When things are good in the relationship, the singer feels nothing but positivity and contentment.

At the same time we don't want it to change
Despite their ups and downs, the singer doesn't want anything to change in their relationship.

It's you and I, pleasure and pain
The artist and their partner are in this together, experiencing both joy and suffering as a pair.

The same time we don't want it to change
The artist is ambivalent about the future of their relationship, both wanting it to progress and feeling uncertain about its ability to do so.

(really mean hello, really really mean hello)
Repeating the phrase 'really mean hello' emphasizes the artist's tendency to reconcile with their partner despite the challenges in their relationship.