Bye Bye Baby
Emme St. James Lyrics
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I never dreamed that it could be
But now I realize since I saw you smile
There's only happiness for me
So
Bye bye blues
Bye bye blues
Birds sing
Sun is shining
No more pining
Just we two
Smiling thru
Don't sigh
Don't cry
Bye bye blues
Blues
These lyrics from Emme St. James's 'Bye Bye Baby' portray a moment of realization for the singer. They have seen the person they love smile and realized that happiness is now possible for them. The singer is elated at the prospect of a future that is no longer clouded by sadness or "blues." The lyrics "Bells ring, birds sing, sun is shining" not only symbolize the changing of the singer's internal emotional state, but could also be interpreted as the beginning of a new day or time period in their life. The phrase "No more pining" suggests that the singer has been longing for this change to occur for a significant amount of time.
In the chorus, the repetition of "Bye bye blues" emphasizes the singer's relief and joy at being free from their previous state of melancholy. The phrase "smiling thru" indicates that the singer will be moving forward with a positive attitude and not allowing the past to weigh them down. The lines "Don't sigh, don't cry" serve as a reminder to the singer to let go of any residual sadness and fully embrace this newfound happiness.
Overall, these lyrics portray a moment of epiphany and relief for the singer. They have come to the realization that a brighter future is possible and they are excited to leave behind their feelings of sadness and move forward with a positive attitude.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a big surprise when I saw you smile
Being pleasantly surprised by the way you smiled
I never dreamed that it could be
Never thought such a moment could happen
But now I realize since I saw you smile
After seeing you smile, I came to terms with my feelings
There's only happiness for me
Feels content and happy after seeing you smile
So
As a result
Bye bye blues
Goodbye to sadness and melancholy
Bye bye blues
Farewell to depression and dejection
Bells ring
Hearing bells ringing, indicative of a happy circumstance
Birds sing
Hearing birds singing, signifying a joyous occasion
Sun is shining
The sun is shining brightly, representing a positive mood
No more pining
No more longing or yearning for something unattainable
Just we two
It's just the two of us together, experiencing a moment of happiness
Smiling thru
Passing through this moment with a smile on our faces
Don't sigh
Avoid expressing disappointment or frustration with a sigh
Don't cry
Avoid crying in sadness or despair
Bye bye blues
Once again, goodbye to sadness and melancholy
Blues
A reference to the sadness and melancholy earlier mentioned
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BERT LOWN, FREDERICK L HAMM, DAVID BENNETT, CHAUNCEY GRAY
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