Bye Baby
Effi Lyrics
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Pupils won't dilate next of you babe
Days of love have finally come to end
This state of trance is no longer to defend
Bye baby, good bye baby, good bye baby, good bye
Bye baby, good bye baby, good bye baby, good bye
I'm sorry for the wasted beats it has spent
And based on a short summary of lies
Thrones the last one of my last good byes
Bye baby, good bye baby, good bye baby, good bye
Bye baby, good bye baby, good bye baby, good bye
I just say good bye
Oh I say good bye
I just say good bye
Bye baby, good bye baby, good bye baby, good bye
Bye baby, good bye
Bye baby, good bye
Bye baby, good bye
Bye baby, good bye
Bye baby, good bye
Bye baby, good bye
In Effi's song "Bye Baby," the artist expresses the end of a relationship and the decision to say goodbye. The opening lines, "Rainbows turn to black inside of my head, pupils won't dilate next to you babe," suggest that the joy and color associated with being in love have faded away. The imagery of rainbows turning to black and the inability of the pupils to dilate when next to the former partner convey a sense of hopelessness and emptiness.
As the song progresses, Effi explains that the heart is no longer in torment, yet there is regret for the wasted beats it has spent. The line "thrones the last one of my last goodbyes" signifies the strength in the decision to finally say farewell to someone who wasn't good for the heart.
The repetition of "Bye baby, good bye baby, good bye baby, good bye" emphasizes the finality of the decision and the need to let go.
Overall, "Bye Baby" conveys a powerful message that sometimes it is necessary to let go of toxic relationships, even if it hurts. Through its lyrics, it encourages listeners to prioritize their own well-being and move on from harmful relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Rainbows turn to black inside of my head
The joyful and colorful thoughts in my mind have turned dark, gloomy, and depressing.
Pupils won't dilate next to you babe
I no longer feel the thrill or excitement of being with you.
Days of love have finally come to an end
Our relationship has reached its conclusion, and the warm feeling of love has disappeared.
This state of trance is no longer to defend
I cannot justify or maintain this feeling of being trapped in my own thoughts and emotions anymore.
Bye baby, good bye baby, good bye baby, good bye
I am saying goodbye to you repeatedly.
Though my heart's not suffering in torment
I am not feeling immense pain or agony in my heart.
I'm sorry for the wasted beats it has spent
I regret giving my time, energy, and love to something that didn't work out.
And based on a short summary of lies
I have realized that our relationship was built on false claims and stories.
Thrones the last one of my last good byes
This goodbye is the final one in our long line of breakups.
I just say good bye
I am only saying goodbye and nothing more.
Oh I say good bye
Once again, I am saying goodbye.
Bye baby, good bye baby, good bye baby, good bye
I am repeating my farewell to you multiple times.
Bye baby, good bye baby, good bye baby, good bye
I am bidding adieu to you multiple times.
Contributed by Molly L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.