Hello Goodbye
The Beatles 披頭四 Lyrics
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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".
Oh no.
You say "Goodbye" and I say "Hello, hello, hello".
I don't know why you say "Goodbye", I say "Hello, hello, hello".
(Hello, goodbye, hello, goodbye. Hello, goodbye.)
I don't know why you say "Goodbye", I say "Hello".
(Hello, goodbye, hello, goodbye. Hello, goodbye. Hello, goodbye.)
Why, why, why, why, why, why, do you
Say "Goodbye, goodbye, bye, bye".
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".
You say "Yes", I say "No".
(I say "Yes", but I may mean "No").
You say "Stop", I say "Go, go, go".
(I can stay still it's time to go).
Oh, 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-wow, oh. Hello".
Hela, heba, helloa. Hela, heba, helloa. Hela, heba, helloa.
Hela, heba, helloa. (Hela.) Hela, heba, helloa. Hela, heba, helloa.
Hela, heba, helloa. Hela, heba, helloa. Hela, heba, helloa.
The lyrics to The Beatles' song "Hello Goodbye" are about miscommunication and misunderstanding in a relationship. The first verse presents a conversation between two people who seem to be on opposite sides: one says "yes", while the other says "no", one says "stop", while the other says "go, go, go". Despite this, both seem to be enjoying the dialogue, until one of them says "goodbye" and the other replies with "hello, hello, hello" because they don't understand why the other is leaving.
The chorus repeats this confusion, with the singer not understanding why the other person is saying "goodbye" when they want to say "hello". The second verse continues with the same pattern, but this time one says "high" while the other says "low", and one says "why?" while the other answers "I don't know". The bridge then adds a layer of introspection, with the singer acknowledging that their answers may not always be clear, and that sometimes they do want to stay still instead of going.
The final repetition of the chorus invites the listener to join in and sing, adding to the joyous and playful tone of the song. In general, the lyrics to "Hello Goodbye" suggest that sometimes we get caught up in our own words and assumptions, and that we should take the time to really listen to and understand each other.
Line by Line Meaning
You say "Yes", I say "No".
We have different opinions or perspectives.
You say "Stop" and I say "Go, go, go".
We have opposite reactions or attitudes.
Oh no.
An expression of dismay or frustration.
You say "Goodbye" and I say "Hello, hello, hello".
We have different ways of leaving or greeting.
I don't know why you say "Goodbye", I say "Hello, hello, hello".
I don't understand your reason or motive for leaving.
I say "High", you say "Low".
We have different expectations or standards.
You say "Why?" And I say "I don't know".
We have different levels of understanding or knowledge.
(Hello, goodbye, hello, goodbye. Hello, goodbye.)
Repetition of the contrast between leaving and arriving.
Why, why, why, why, why, why, do you
Say "Goodbye, goodbye, bye, bye".
Asking for an explanation of the repetitive behavior.
I say "Yes", but I may mean "No".
My verbal answer may not reflect my true intentions or feelings.
I can stay still it's time to go.
Even though I may seem enthusiastic, I may not be ready to act.
Hela, heba, helloa. Hela, heba, helloa. Hela, heba, helloa.
Nonsense syllables used to end the song.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Vincentlpp08
This whole video just radiates “This was Paul’s idea” energy
@dyanapomp
😂😂😂😂😂
@5seb
drugs.
@lepetitchat123
John and George look painful lol
I agree this song can be very annoying with that repetitive hello goodbye refrain
@FKMDC
1967-1969 Paul was in control
(This was a joke)
@maxwelledison9954
@@FKMDC The good and bad years
@JavierBustacara
George: Hey guys, where are your hats?
Everyone else: 😁
@lukaapic3109
You think😂😂😂😂😂
@0805eder
Considering the cover of Sgt Peppers, only Ringo who forgot his hat, the other two didn't have it.
@sakurasayonara6387
To be fair, George Harrison is known for being fashionable Beatle. I think he initiates Apple Fashion Boutique.