Bye Bye
Mariah Carey feat. Jay Z Lyrics

This is for my people's who just lost somebody
The singer is dedicating this song to those who have recently lost someone close to them.

Your best friend, your baby, your man or your lady
The loss could be any important person in someone's life, such as a best friend, child, spouse, or parent.

Put you hand way up high
The singer wants everyone listening to raise their hands as a sign of solidarity and support for those who have lost someone.

You will never say bye
The singer is reassuring the listener that although they may have lost someone, that person will never truly be gone in their memories or hearts.

(No no no)
This repetition emphasizes the message that the person lost will not be forgotten.

Momma's, daddy's, sister's, brother's
The singer is highlighting that anyone can experience loss, from family to close friends.

Friends, and cousins
The loss can extend beyond immediate family to those who are considered like family.

This is for my people's who lost their grandmothers
The singer is specifically acknowledging those who have lost their grandmothers as a significant person in their life.

Lift your head up to the sky
The singer is encouraging the listener to look up towards the heavens, either in prayer or as a hopeful symbol of a better place for the deceased.

'Cause we will never say bye
This line reiterates that the person lost will never truly leave, as they will always be remembered in memory and spirit.

As a child, there were them times
The singer is reflecting on past memories with the person lost.

I didn't get it, but you kept me in line
The person lost provided guidance and discipline for the singer as a child, even if they didn't understand it at the time.

I didn't know why
The singer didn't understand why the person lost had to discipline them at times.

You didn't show up sometimes
The person lost was not always there when they were expected to be.

On Sunday mornings
The day of the week when expectations were not met.

And I missed you, but what we talked through
The singer missed the person, but also remembers the conversations they had that helped them understand grown-up concepts.

All them grown folk things, separation brings
The singer reflects on the things they learned about separation and growing up through their relationship with the person lost.

You never let me know it, you never let it show
Even when the person lost was going through difficult times, they never let it show and always maintained their love for the singer.

Because you loved me enormously
The person lost loved the singer very much, and that love was always present even when not expressed.

And so much more then to say
The love the person had for the singer cannot be put into words, and went beyond just verbal expression.

If you were with me today
The singer wishes the person lost was still with them in life.

Face to face
The singer wishes they could talk to and see the person lost in person.

I never knew I can hurt like this
The loss of the person has caused the singer an incredible amount of pain.

And everyday life goes on like
Life keeps moving forward even though the person is no longer there.

I wish I can talk to you for a while
The singer wishes they could have one more conversation with the person lost.

Wish you but try not to cry
The singer is wishing for the person but trying to hold back tears.

As time goes bye
The pain of the loss may fade as time goes on, but the love and memories will remain.

And I'm sure you reached a better place
The singer believes the person lost is now in a better place, such as heaven.

And still I'd give
Even though the person is gone, the singer would still do anything for them.

The world to see your face
The singer wishes they could see the person's face one more time.

Me right here, next to you
The singer wishes they could be with the person lost again.

But it's like your gone too soon
The person was taken away too soon, before the singer was ready to say goodbye.

Now the hardest thing to do is say
The singer finds it difficult to accept that they must now say goodbye to the person lost.

Bye, bye
The singer is saying goodbye to the person lost.

Bye-bye bye-bye bye-bye
This repetition of 'bye-bye' emphasizes the sadness and finality of saying goodbye.

Bye-bye bye-bye bye-bye
Repeating 'bye-bye' again emphasizes the singer's sorrow.

Bye-bye bye-bye bye-bye, bye-bye
This final repetition signifies the singer's definitive farewell and acceptance of the loss.

And you never got a chance to see
The person lost never got to witness the singer's accomplishments and success.

How good I've done
The singer is reflecting on how they have succeeded in life and wishes the person lost could have seen it.

And you never got to see me
The person lost never got to see the singer's growth and development.

Back at number one
The singer is referencing their success and returning to the top of the charts as a metaphor for the good things they wish the person lost could have witnessed.

I wish that you was here to celebrate together
The singer wishes they could celebrate their accomplishments with the person lost by their side.

I wish that we can spend the holidays together
The singer wishes they could spend special times with the person lost, such as holidays.

I remember when you use to tuck me in at night
The singer has fond memories of the person lost tucking them in at night as a child.

Or the teddy bear you give me I held so tight
The singer remembers a specific gift given to them by the person lost that brought them comfort and joy.

I thought you were so strong
The singer always held the person lost in high regard as a strong and supportive figure.

You make it through whatever
The person lost was someone who the singer believed could get through any challenge or difficulty.

It's so hard to accept the fact you gone forever
The singer is struggling to come to terms with the fact that the person lost is truly gone and will not be coming back.

This is for everybody
The song is not just for those who have recently lost someone, but for all those who have experienced loss.

Just lift your head to the sky
The singer is encouraging everyone to look up towards the heavens or towards hope, as a symbol of comfort and inspiration.

'Cause we will never say bye-bye
This line reiterates the message that the person lost will always be remembered, even though they are no longer physically present.