Hello Goodbye
Lea Michele; Cory Monteith 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 song "Hello Goodbye" by Lea Michele and Cory Monteith is a cover of the famous song by the Beatles. The song explores the idea of contrasting viewpoints and how people can have opposing opinions or emotions towards the same thing. The lyrics, "You say yes, I say no, You say stop and I say go, go, go" illustrate this juxtaposition. Similarly, the lines "You say goodbye and I say hello" discuss the contradictory nature of bidding farewell and welcoming someone. This song depicts the complex human emotions of joy, love, and sadness that are universal, yet so intricately unique to each individual.

The power of "Hello Goodbye" lies in its ability to provoke strong emotional reactions within the listener. The Beatles wrote the song in 1967 and it quickly became one of their most popular and well-known tracks. With Lea Michele and Cory Monteith's rendition, the song has been reimagined in a more modern way while still maintaining the classic emotion and message of the original.

Line by Line Meaning

You say yes, I say no
We have different opinions and perspectives on things

You say stop and I say go, go, go
We have different levels of urgency and pace in what we do

Oh, no
An expression of concern, worry, or disappointment

You say goodbye and I say hello
We have different ways of saying farewell and greeting

Hello, hello
A friendly or joyful expression of greeting

I don't know why you say goodbye I say hello
I don't understand why you are leaving, but I am still welcoming you

Why, why, why, why, why, why Do you say good bye Goodbye
An expression of frustration or confusion regarding the other person's departure

You say yes, I say yes I say no, or maybe no
Our agreement or disagreement is not always absolute or definite

Hey la, hey helloa
An exclamation of joy or excitement

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY

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