Hello Goodbye
Cory Monteith and Lea Michele Lyrics

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You say yes, I say no
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
You say why, and I say I don't know
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

Why, why, why, why, why, why
Do you say good bye
Goodbye

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
Hello

You say yes, I say yes
I say no, or maybe no
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

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

Ooh

Hey la, hey helloa
Hey la, hey helloa
Hey la, hey helloa
Hey la, hey helloa
Hey la, hey helloa
Hey la, hey helloa

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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Hello Goodbye by the Glee cast and featuring Cory Monteith and Lea Michele revolve around two people who don't seem to be on the same wavelength. The song talks about the misunderstandings and miscommunications that create a gap in their relationship. The lyrics of the song are simple and repetitive, with the constant back and forth between “you say goodbye” and “I say hello." The lyrics denote someone trying to make things work while the other person is ready to give up. The repeated lines of "Hello, hello, I don't know why you say goodbye, I say hello" indicate a person who is confused by their partner's mixed signals.

The song draws from the classic 1960s hit by the Beatles called "Hello, Goodbye." The song is a representation of the differences that often arise between two people in relationships. The lyrics suggest that although many things could drive two lovers apart, sometimes simple differences in communication and expression can be the ultimate downfall. Ultimately, the song is an exploration of relationships and the communication issues that can arise.

Line by Line Meaning

You say yes, I say no
We have different opinions

You say stop and I say go, go, go
We have different preferences

Oh, no
Expressing surprise at the differences

You say goodbye and I say hello
We have different ways of ending things

Hello, hello
Greeting each other

I don't know why you say goodbye I say hello
Expressing confusion about why we have different perspectives

Why, why, why, why, why, why Do you say good bye
Questioning the reasons behind the differences

Goodbye
Saying farewell

You say yes, I say yes I say no, or maybe no
Acknowledging that we can agree on some things

Hello, Hello,
Continuing the greeting

Hey la, hey helloa...
Vocals expressing the sentiment of the song