Louis Armstrong (1901 - 1971) was a trumpet player, singer, and bandleader, and is widely regarded as one of the most influential artists in the history of jazz.
Bye and Bye
Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong Lyrics
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Gonna pack up all my care and woe,
Here I go swingin' low,
Bye bye blackbird.
Where somebody waits for me,
Sugar's sweet, so is she,
No one here can love or understand me,
Oh what hard luck stories, they all hand me.
make my bed and light the light,
I'll be home late tonight,
Blackbird, bye bye.
I'm gonna pack up all my cares and woe,
Here I go singin' low,
Bye bye blackbird.
Where somebody waits for me,
Sugar is sweet, so is he,
Bye bye blackbird.
No one here can love or understand me,
Oh what hard luck stories, they all hand me.
Make my bed and light the light,
I'll be home late tonight
Blackbird, bye bye.
The lyrics to the song "Bye and Bye" by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong convey a sense of hope and excitement toward an upcoming journey or adventure. The opening line of "gonna pack up all my care and woe, here I go swingin' low" suggests the singer is leaving behind their troubles and worries to embark on a new chapter in their life. The repetition of "bye bye blackbird" reinforces this idea of saying goodbye to the old and embracing the new.
The second verse alludes to the presence of someone special waiting at the end of this journey. The line "where somebody waits for me, sugar's sweet, so is she" indicates that the singer has someone they care about, perhaps a romantic interest, who they will be reuniting with. The following line, "no one here can love or understand me," could suggest that the singer is leaving a place where they feel misunderstood or unappreciated.
Overall, "Bye and Bye" is a song about moving on from the past and looking toward the future with optimism and hope. The upbeat tempo and playful lyrics make it a joyous tune, and the powerful vocals of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong are sure to put a smile on anyone's face.
Line by Line Meaning
Gonna pack up all my care and woe
I'm going to leave all my worries behind
Here I go swingin' low
I'm leaving in a relaxed and carefree way
Bye bye blackbird
Goodbye to the past and moving on to something new
Where somebody waits for me
There is a special someone who is waiting for me
Sugar's sweet, so is she
This person is sweet and loving
No one here can love or understand me
No one around me really gets me or loves me for who I am
Oh what hard luck stories, they all hand me
People keep giving me sad and unlucky stories
Make my bed and light the light
I'm preparing to come home
I'll be home late tonight
I'll be coming home later tonight
Blackbird, bye bye
Saying goodbye to the past and all the negative experiences it brought
I'm gonna pack up all my cares and woe
I'm leaving behind all my worries and stress
Here I go singin' low
I'm leaving in a relaxed and happy state
Bye bye blackbird
Farewell to the old and looking forward to the new
Sugar is sweet, so is he
The person I'm going to is loving and caring
Make my bed and light the light
Preparing to come home
I'll be home late tonight
Will be coming home later tonight
Blackbird, bye bye
Saying goodbye to the past and moving on to a better future
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@luispintak9377
One of my favourite versions. Gordon Jenkins' orchestra featuring Louis and even a choir. It has so much energy, it is simply impressive! Starting with the brass, the strong drummer, and Louis' singing, the choir, the solo and, in the very end, a piano and even a violin. That's what I call music.
@michaelf.150
Such amazing voice 🎺🎺🎺🎺
@Trombonology
With golden trumpet or gravel voice, Louis Armstrong, the most important musical figure of the 20th century, can preach to me any time!
@keyowens
My favorite song by Lou ❤️ 💙, it's my wake up song in the morning