I don’t know what’s going on
Most of the time I’m out my mind
A nervous wreck
I said, “Goodbye,” and not “Hello”
Don’t even know
Felt a little fear and some anxiety
The second you arrived and kind of smiled at me
My heart began to rise
I panicked quietly, so silently
I said,” Goodbye” before you came
I turned around and ran away
I was too scared, I should have said
“Hello, hello, hello, hello, hello, hello”
I said, “Goodbye” before you came
I turned around and ran away
I felt too scared, I should have said
“Hello, hello, hello, hello, hello, hello”
Now I’m all up in my head
Replaying all my worst regrets
I shot myself, I’m born to lose
Now all I do is think ’bout you
Felt a little fear and some anxiety
The second you arrived and kind of smiled at me
My heart began to rise
I’m freaking quietly, so silently (Ooh)
I said, “Goodbye” before you came
I turned around and ran away
I was too scared, I should have said
“Hello, hello, hello, hello, hello, hello”
I said, “Goodbye” before you came
I turned around and ran away
I felt too scared, I should have said
“Hello, hello, hello, hello, hello, hello”
Hello, hello, hello, hello, hello, hello
Goodbye
Hello, hello, hello, hello, hello, hello
Goodbye
Hello, hello, hello, hello, hello, hello
I really don’t know why-y-y-y
I said, “Goodbye” before you came
I turned around and ran away
I was too scared, I should have said
“Hello, hello, hello, hello, hello, hello”
I said, “Goodbye” before you came
I turned around and ran away
I felt too scared, I should have said
“Hello, hello, hello, hello, hello, hello”
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh
Facing Fear and Regret: A Close Look at “Hello Goodbye”
Charli XCX’s “Hello Goodbye” explores the internal turmoil that comes with missed opportunities and social anxiety. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone who, despite wanting to connect, lets fear take over, leading to retreat and regret. The repetition of “hello” and “goodbye” reflects the protagonist’s inner conflict, illustrating the push and pull between desire and apprehension. The song captures the relatable experience of overthinking first encounters and the pain of wishing you’d acted differently. Charli’s emotive delivery and candid words make the vulnerability at the heart of the track feel genuine and universal.
Song Credits
- Artist: Charli XCX
- Songwriters: Charli XCX
- Release Year: 2024