Hello, Goodbye
Hello, Goodbye

The Beatles - Hello, Goodbye Lyrics

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Dive into a playful exploration of contradictions and the cyclical nature of life through this iconic tune. The song embodies the constant push and pull present in human relationships, signifying how one person's 'yes' might be another's 'no', or one's… Read more

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Nov 13, 2000
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Hello, Goodbye Lyrics

You say, "Yes", I say, "No"
You say, "Stop" but 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"
You say, "Why?" And I say, "I don't know"
Oh no
You say, "Goodbye", and I say, "Hello, hello, hello" (hello, goodbye, hello, goodbye)
I don't know why you say, "Goodbye" (hello, 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)

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

Writer(s): John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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What is the Meaning of Hello, Goodbye?

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Dive into a playful exploration of contradictions and the cyclical nature of life through this iconic tune. The song embodies the constant push and pull present in human relationships, signifying how one person's 'yes' might be another's 'no', or one's 'hello' could be someone else's 'goodbye'. It beautifully encapsulates the idea that our perspectives can differ vastly yet still coexist. Moreover, it suggests that understanding isn't always necessary; sometimes, it's okay to embrace the mystery of why people act as they do. Ultimately, this song is a celebration of difference and the unpredictable dance of interaction. #LifeContradictions #HumanRelations

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the song 'Hello, Goodbye' by The Beatles?

    The song 'Hello, Goodbye' was written by Paul McCartney and is credited to the Lennon-McCartney partnership. Although John Lennon contributed to many of their songs together, this particular track was primarily the work of McCartney.

  2. What inspired Paul McCartney to write 'Hello, Goodbye'?

    Paul McCartney was inspired to write 'Hello, Goodbye' during a word association exercise with Alistair Taylor, an assistant of the Beatles' manager Brian Epstein. McCartney played a harmonium and asked Taylor to shout out the opposite of whatever he sang, leading to lyrics full of antonyms like 'yes' and 'no', 'hello' and 'goodbye'.

  3. Why did John Lennon dislike the song 'Hello, Goodbye'?

    John Lennon viewed 'Hello, Goodbye' as inconsequential and overly simplistic. He expressed frustration that his own song, 'I Am the Walrus', was relegated to the B-side of the single in favor of what he considered a less meaningful track by McCartney.

  4. How did 'Hello, Goodbye' perform on music charts?

    'Hello, Goodbye' achieved significant commercial success upon its release in 1967. It topped charts in multiple countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France and West Germany. The song's catchy melody and straightforward lyrics helped it become widely popular globally.

  5. Were there any promotional films made for 'Hello, Goodbye'?

    Yes, The Beatles produced three promotional films for 'Hello, Goodbye'. These were filmed at London's Saville Theatre but faced issues in Britain due to lip-syncing regulations from the Musicians Union. However, one of these films premiered on The Ed Sullivan Show in America.

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