Bye Bye Baby
York feat. Brandon Jones Lyrics


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No one here can love or understand me
Oh, what hard luck stories they all hand me
Pack up all my cares and woe, here I go, winging low
Bye, bye, blackbird

Where somebody waits for me
Sugar's sweet, so is she
Bye, bye, blackbird

No one here can love or understand me
Oh, what hard luck stories they all hand me
Make my bed and light the light, I'll arrive late tonight
Blackbird, bye, bye

Bye, bye, blackbird
Where somebody waits for me
Sugar's sweet, so is she
Bye, bye, blackbird

No one here can love or understand me
Oh what hard luck stories they all hand me




Make my bed and light the light, I'll arrive late tonight
Blackbird, bye, bye

Overall Meaning

The song Bye Bye Blackbird, originally written by Ray Henderson and Mort Dixon, has been covered by many artists over the years, including York feat. Brandon Jones. The lyrics speak of a person feeling misunderstood and unloved in their current environment, and deciding to leave and search for somewhere or someone who can understand and appreciate them.


The first two lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The person feels like no one around them can truly love or understand them, and they are constantly being given "hard luck stories" by those around them. This sense of alienation and disconnection from others is a common theme in many songs.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Bye bye blackbird" several times, which can have multiple meanings. It can be seen as a farewell to the old life and the old environment that the person is leaving behind, or it can be a metaphor for leaving behind negative feelings or experiences. The lyrics also mention someone waiting for them, who is described as being as sweet as sugar, suggesting that the person is leaving to be with someone who they feel truly cares for them.


In the last verse, the lyrics repeat the earlier themes of feeling misunderstood and unappreciated, but this time the person is taking action and making a change. They make their bed and leave the light on to show that they will be coming back, but for now they are saying goodbye to their old life and setting out on a new adventure.


Overall, the lyrics of Bye Bye Blackbird speak of the desire for human connection and understanding, and the bravery it takes to leave behind something that is not fulfilling or positive in order to find what you truly need.


Line by Line Meaning

No one here can love or understand me
I feel unloved and misunderstood by everyone around me.


Oh, what hard luck stories they all hand me
I constantly receive stories of misfortune from others.


Pack up all my cares and woe, here I go, winging low
I'm packing my troubles and leaving, feeling low and sad.


Bye, bye, blackbird
I'm saying goodbye to my old life, like a blackbird flying away.


Where somebody waits for me
I hope to find someone who is waiting for me, who understands and loves me.


Sugar's sweet, so is she
This person I hope to find is sweet, just like sugar.


Make my bed and light the light, I'll arrive late tonight
I'm asking someone to prepare my bed and leave a light on, as I'll be arriving late.


Blackbird, bye, bye
I'm bidding farewell to my old troubles and sadness, ready to start a new life.


Bye, bye, blackbird
I'm saying goodbye one final time to my old life, ready for a new beginning.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: Mort Dixon, Ray Henderson

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Comments from YouTube:

Gonesailingagain

So smooth...

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