Hello Goodbye
Rildo Hora Lyrics


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Verse 1:
You say Yes, I say No
You say Stop but I Say Go, Go, Go

Chorus:

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

Verse 2:
I Say High, You Say Low
You Say Why and I Say I Don't Know

Chorus:
Oh No
You say Goodbye and I say Hello
(Hello, Goodbye, Hello, Goodbye)
Hello, Hello
(Hello, Goodbye)
I Don't Know Why You Say Goodbye I say Hello
(Hello, Goodbye, Hello, Goodbye)
Hello, Hello
(Hello, Goodbye)
I Don't Know Why You Say Goodbye I say Hello
(Hello, Goodbye)

(Why, Why, Why, Why, Why, Why Do you Say
Goodbye, Goodbye, Bye, Bye, Bye, Bye, Bye)

Chorus:

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

Verse 3:
You Say Yes (I Say Yes)
I Say No (But I May Mean No, I can Stay Till It's Time To Go)
You Say Stop
And I Say Go Go Go

Chorus:

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 OOOO OOOO OOOO OOOO HellOOOO

Hay La, Hey Hello-a,
Hay La, Hey Hello-a,
Hay La, Hey Hello-a,
Hay La, Hey Hello-a,
Hay La, Hey Hello-a,
Hay La, Hey Hello-a,




Hay La, Hey Hello-a,
Hay La, Hey Hello-a,

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rildo Hora's "Hello Goodbye" describe a back-and-forth dialogue between two people who have differing opinions and perspectives. The verses follow a simple pattern in which one person says one thing, and the other responds with something else. The first verse sets up the dynamic with the exchange "You say Yes, I say No / You say Stop but I Say Go, Go, Go." The chorus then comes in and acknowledges the confusion and tension this brings by repeating the titular phrase, "You say Goodbye and I say Hello," multiple times. The repetition of these phrases throughout the song emphasizes the disconnect and lack of understanding between the two individuals.


Verse two continues the theme with "I Say High, You Say Low / You Say Why and I Say I Don't Know," while also introducing a sense of frustration on the part of both parties. The chorus repeats once again, adding a layer of finality to the idea that they are in different places with no clear resolution in sight. The third verse adds another layer to the dialogue, with the two people seemingly trying to find common ground and reason with each other. However, even this attempt ends with the same circular pattern as before, "You Say Yes (I Say Yes) / I Say No (But I May Mean No, I can Stay Till It's Time To Go) / You Say Stop / And I Say Go Go Go."


Overall, "Hello Goodbye" is a succinct and relatable exploration of a common human experience: the struggle to communicate when two people are seeing things from different perspectives. The lyrics, sung in a melodic and upbeat fashion, hide a deeper sense of tension and discord beneath their catchy exterior.


Line by Line Meaning

You say Yes, I say No
We have differing opinions


You say Stop but I Say Go, Go, Go
We have different approaches to handling situations


Oh No
Expressing frustration or disappointment


You Say Goodbye and I Say Hello
We have different ways of ending conversations or relationships


Hello, Hello
Greeting or acknowledging someone


I Don't Know Why you Say Goodbye
I am confused about your actions or words


I Say Hello, hello hello
I prefer to say hello


I Say High, You Say Low
We have differing perspectives


You Say Why and I Say I Don't Know
We have different levels of understanding


(Why, Why, Why, Why, Why, Why Do you Say Goodbye, Goodbye, Bye, Bye, Bye, Bye, Bye)
Repeating the confusion around the other person's words or actions


You Say Yes (I Say Yes)
We sometimes agree


I Say No (But I May Mean No, I can Stay Till It's Time To Go)
I may not want to leave yet, despite saying no


You Say Stop And I Say Go Go Go
We have different approaches to handling situations (again)


I Say Hello OOOO OOOO OOOO OOOO HellOOOO
Emphasizing my preference for saying hello


Hay La, Hey Hello-a, (repeated)
Musical interlude




Writer(s): Paul Mccartney, John Lennon Copyright: Sony/ATV Tunes LLC

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