Bye Bye
Mariah Carey
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This is for my people's who just lost somebody Your best friend, your baby, your man or your lady Put you hand way up high You will never say bye (No no no) Momma's, daddy's, sister's, brother's Friends, and cousins This is for my people's who lost their grandmothers Lift your head up to the sky 'Cause we will never say bye As a child, there were them times I didn't get it, but you kept me in line I didn't know why You didn't show up sometimes On Sunday mornings And I missed you, but what we talked through All them grown folk things, separation brings You never let me know it, you never let it show Because you loved me enormously And so much more then to say If you were with me today Face to face I never knew I can hurt like this And everyday life goes on like I wish I can talk to you for a while Wish you but try not to cry As time goes bye And I'm sure you reached a better place And still I'd give The world to see your face Me right here, next to you But it's like your gone too soon Now the hardest thing to do is say Bye, bye Bye-bye bye-bye bye-bye Bye-bye bye-bye bye-bye Bye-bye bye-bye bye-bye, bye-bye And you never got a chance to see How good I've done And you never got to see me Back at number one I wish that you was here to celebrate together I wish that we can spend the holidays together I remember when you use to tuck me in at night Or the teddy bear you give me I held so tight I thought you were so strong You make it through whatever It's so hard to accept the fact you gone forever I never knew I can hurt like this And everyday life goes on like this I wish I can talk to you for a while I miss you but I try not to cry As time goes by And I'm sure you reached a better place And I'd still give The world is in your face Me right here, next to you But it's like your gone too soon Now the hardest thing to do is say Bye, bye Bye-bye bye-bye bye-bye Bye-bye bye-bye bye-bye Bye-bye bye-bye bye-bye, bye-bye This is for my people's who just lost somebody Your best friend, your baby, your man or your lady Put you hand way up high You will never say bye (No no no) Momma's, daddy's, sister's, brother's Friends, and cousins This is for my people's who lost their grandmothers Lift your head up to the sky 'Cause we will never say bye I never knew I can hurt like this (I never knew it) and everyday (everyday I wish that I) Life goes on like this (I wish, I wish) I wish I can talk to you for a while (I wish) I miss you but I try not to cry (I wish) As time goes by (As time goes bye) And I'm sure you reached a better place And still I'd give The world to see your face Me right here, next to you But it's like your gone too soon Now the hardest thing to do is say Bye, bye Bye-bye bye-bye bye-bye Bye-bye bye-bye bye-bye Bye-bye bye-bye bye-bye, bye-bye 'Cause this is for my peoples that Just lost somebody (bye-bye bye-bye bye-bye) This is for everybody (bye-bye bye-bye bye-bye) Just lift your head to the sky (bye-bye bye-bye bye-bye) 'Cause we will never say bye-bye
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Written by: MIKKEL ERIKSEN, MARIAH CAREY, TOR ERIK HERMANSEN, JOHNTA AUSTIN
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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14 facts about this song
Release Date"Bye Bye" was officially released as a single on April 15, 2008.
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AlbumThe song is a part of Mariah Carey's eleventh studio album called "E=MC²."
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Chart Performance"Bye Bye" reached No. 19 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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PopularityDespite not topping the charts, "Bye Bye" was a popular radio hit and received a significant amount of airplay.
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Song ThemeThe song is an emotional ballad addressing the theme of loss and grief, specifically the death of a loved one.
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Personal ConnectionThe song is considered by many as one of Carey's most personal songs as it was released after the death of her father, Alfred Roy Carey.
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Songwriting ContributionMariah Carey co-wrote the song with Johntá Austin, and it was co-produced by the legendary hit-maker, Jermaine Dupri.
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Critical ReceptionCritics had mixed reviews about the song. Some praised its sentimental substance, while others critiqued it for its repetitive lyrics.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Justin Francis, and it features Mariah Carey at different locations, including a beach and airport, expressing her emotions about parting ways.
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Commercial SuccessDespite the mixed reviews from critics, "Bye Bye" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying over one million units had been sold.
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Live PerformancesMariah Carey has incorporated "Bye Bye" into various tours and has often dedicated it to individuals who passed away, most notably Michael Jackson during "The Michael Forever Tribute Concert" in 2011.
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Collaboration VersionAn official remix of "Bye Bye" features American rapper, Jay-Z.
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CoversThe song has been covered by various artists worldwide, showcasing its meaning and Carey's influence.
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Genre"Bye Bye" falls under the genre categories of R&B and pop.
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