Lea Michele Lyrics

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You say yes
I say no
You say stop
And I'll 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
You say why and I say I don't know
Oh no

You say goodbye and I say hello
Hello, hello (goodbye)
I don't know why you say goodbye, I say hello (goodbye)
Hello, hello
I don't know why you say goodbye, I say hello (goodbye)

Why, why, why, why, why, why
Why do you say goodbye, goodbye?
Oh no

You say goodbye
And I say hello
Hello, hello (hello, goodbye)
I don't know why you say goodbye, I say hello (hello, goodbye, hello, goodbye)
Hello, hello (hello, goodbye)
I don't know why you say goodbye, I say hello

You say yes (I say yes)
I say no (but I may mean no)

You say stop (I can stay)
And I'll say go, go, go ('til it's time to go)
Oh no

You say goodbye and I say hello (hello, goodbye, hello, goodbye)
Hello, hello (hello, goodbye)
I don't know why you say goodbye, I say hello (hello, goodbye, hello, goodbye)
Hello, hello (hello)
I don't know why you say goodbye, I say hello (hello, goodbye, hello, goodbye)
Hello, hello
I don't know why you say goodbye, I say hello (oh, oh, oh)

Hello (oh, oh)

Hello

Oh

Hey-la! Hey, hey, hey-lo-la
Hey-la! Hey, hey, hey-lo-la (hey, hey, hey-lo-la)
Hey-la! Hey, hey, hey-lo-la (hey-lo-laaaa)
Hey-la! Hey, hey, hey-lo-la (hey-la) (hey, hey, yeah)

Hey-la! Hey, hey, hey-lo-la (I say hello, hello, hello!)
(I don't know why you say goodbye, I say hello) (say hello)
Hey-la! Hey, hey, hey-lo-la
(Hello, hello! I don't know why you say goodbye)
Hey-la! Hey, hey, hey-lo-la

I say hello (oh, oh)

Hello (oh, oh)
Hello-o-o

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Hello Goodbye" by Cory Monteith/Glee/Lea Michele seem to outline a conversation or dialogue between two individuals who are constantly in opposition to each other. The repetitive pattern of the lyrics, with phrases like "You say yes, I say no" and "You say stop, And I'll say go, go, go," suggests a back-and-forth exchange where one person is expressing one thing, while the other is countering with a different perspective or response.

The chorus of the song, "You say goodbye and I say hello, Hello, hello, I don't know why you say goodbye, I say hello," highlights a disconnect or misunderstanding between the two parties. Despite one person bidding farewell, the other insists on greeting with a hello, indicating a conflict in communication and possibly conflicting emotional states.

The lyrics delve deeper into this communication breakdown by showcasing additional contrasting statements such as "I say high, You say low, You say why and I say I don't know." The confusion and inability to align on the same page is reiterated throughout the song, reinforcing the theme of misinterpretation and discord.

The repeated questioning of "Why do you say goodbye, goodbye?" reflects the frustration and bewilderment felt by the singer towards the other person's actions. The continuous loop of "Hello, hello, I don't know why you say goodbye, I say hello" in the chorus signifies a perpetual cycle of disagreement and confusion, where neither party can grasp the motives behind the other's words or actions. The overall tone of the song seems to convey a sense of longing for connection and understanding amidst a sea of conflicting signals and emotions.

Line by Line Meaning

You say yes
You agree to something

I say no
I disagree with your decision

You say stop
You want to end something

And I'll say go, go, go
I want to keep moving forward

Oh no
Expressing concern or disbelief

You say goodbye and I say hello
You are leaving while I am entering

Hello, hello
Greeting or introduction

I don't know why you say goodbye, I say hello
Confusion over diverging opinions

I say high
I'm feeling good

You say low
You're feeling down

You say why and I say I don't know
Questions with uncertain answers