Hello Goodbye
The Superpickers 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 Superpickers’ song ‘Hello Goodbye’ is a musical dialogue between two people who have opposing views and perspectives. The song tells a story of a conversation between two people who hold different views and are unable to agree on anything they say to each other. The song is written in a call-and-response format, with one person saying something and the other person responding with an opposing statement. The song explores themes of conflict and misunderstanding, as well as the power of language and the way we use it to communicate with one another.
The lyrics of the song are structured in a repetitious way that emphasizes the conflict between the two characters. The lines "You say 'Goodbye' and I say 'Hello'" encapsulate the central theme of the song, and the subsequent back and forth between the two characters emphasizes the difficulty they have in understanding each other. Despite this, the song ends with a hopeful note, as the two characters come together and sing the chorus of "Hello, goodbye, hello, goodbye" in unison.
Overall, ‘Hello Goodbye’ is a well-crafted song that explores themes of conflict and communication in a catchy and memorable way. Its repetitive beats and call-and-response format make it a fun and lively song to listen to, while its deeper themes give the listener something to think about.
Line by Line Meaning
You say "Yes", I say "No".
We are in disagreement, you are saying one thing and I am saying the opposite.
You say "Stop" and I say "Go, go, go".
You want to halt and I want to proceed or move forward quickly.
Oh no.
There seems to be a problem or issue that we cannot agree on.
You say "Goodbye" and I say "Hello, hello, hello".
We have different ways of bidding farewell and greeting others.
I don't know why you say "Goodbye", I say "Hello, hello, hello".
I don't understand why you are ending our conversation and leaving when I want to continue and greet you enthusiastically.
I say "High", you say "Low".
We have opposing views or preferences on a particular matter.
You say "Why?" And I say "I don't know".
You are asking a question that I cannot answer or don't have an explanation for.
Why, why, why, why, why, why, do you Say "Goodbye, goodbye, bye, bye".
I am confused and curious as to why you keep insisting on saying goodbye and leaving.
I say "Yes", but I may mean "No".
My words may not truly reflect my thoughts or actions.
You say "Stop", I say "Go, go, go".
We have conflicting desires or goals that may lead to different actions.
Oh, oh no.
This situation is starting to become unpleasant or difficult.
I don't know why you say "Goodbye", I say "Hello, hello, hello".
I am still puzzled and want to continue interacting with you positively.
Hela, heba, helloa. Hela, heba, helloa. Hela, heba, helloa. Hela, heba, helloa. (Hela.) Hela, heba, helloa. Hela, heba, helloa. Hela, heba, helloa.
These are nonsensical sounds or possibly just the repetition of the words "Hello" and "Heba".
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY
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