Say Hello, Wave Goodbye
Soft Cell
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Standin' in the door of the Pink Flamingo cryin' in the rain It was a kind of so-so love And I'm gonna make sure it never happens again You and I, it had to be the standing joke of the year You were a sleep-around, a lost and found and not for me, I feel I tried to make it work, you in a cocktail skirt And me in a suit but it just wasn't me You're used to wearing less And now your life's a mess, so insecure you see I put up with all the scenes And this is one scene that's goin' to be played my way Take your hands off me, hey I don't belong to you, you see And take a look in my face, for the last time, I never knew you, you never knew me, Say hello goodbye, Say hello and wave goodbye Under the deep red light I can see the make-up slidin' down Hey little girl you will always make up So take off that unbecoming frown What about me, well, I'll find someone That's not goin' cheap in the sales A nice little housewife, who'll give me a steady life And won't keep going off the rails Take your hands off me I don't belong to you, you see Take a look in my face, for the last time I never knew you, you never knew me Say hello goodbye Say hello and wave goodbye We've been involved for quite a while now And to keep you a secret, has been hell We're strangers meeting for the first time, ok? Just smile and say hello Say hello then wave goodbye Say hello then wave goodbye Say hello then wave goodbye Say hello then wave goodbye Say hello, wave goodbye Say hello then wave goodbye Say hello, say goodbye Goodbye Say goodbye Goodbye
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Written by: DAVID BALL, MARC ALMOND
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5 facts about this song
Song origin"Say Hello, Wave Goodbye" is a song by the British synthpop duo Soft Cell, released in 1981 on their debut album "Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret."
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LyricsThe song's lyrics speak about love, loss, and heartbreak, with themes of nostalgia and regret as the protagonist reminisces about a past relationship.
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Cover versions"Say Hello, Wave Goodbye" has been covered by various artists over the years, including David Gray, David Gray, and Nouvelle Vague, among others.
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Chart performanceThe song reached number three on the UK Singles Chart in 1982, becoming one of Soft Cell's most successful songs.
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Cultural impact"Say Hello, Wave Goodbye" is often regarded as one of the defining songs of the synthpop genre and has been praised for its emotional depth and haunting melody.
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