Bye – English Lyrics

• By: Ariana Grande
• Album: eternal sunshine

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the nuances of English conversational expressions and emotional vocabulary through 'Bye'. This song is perfect for learners who want to understand how to express boundaries and finality in a modern, rhythmic context, all delivered through Ariana Grande's masterful vocal phrasing.

[English]

Bye-bye, boy, bye

...

Bye-bye, boy, bye

It's over, it's over, oh yeah

This ain't the first time I've been hostage to these tears

I can't believe I'm finally moving through my fears

At least I know how hard we tried, both you and me

Didn't we? Didn't we?

So I grab my stuff, Courtney just pulled up

In the driveway, it's time

Bye-bye, boy, bye

Bye-bye, it's over, it's over, oh yeah

Bye-bye, I'm takin' what's mine

Bye-bye, it's over, it's over, oh yeah

You know? I'm stronger than I think

Usually, I'd join you on the floor, but this dance ain't for me

Boy, just turn the music up, maybe someday we'll look back with love

Didn't think you'd lose me

Now it's just too late to choose me

So I grab my stuff, Courtney just pulled up

In the driveway, it's time

Bye-bye, boy, bye

Bye-bye, it's over, it's over, oh yeah

Bye-bye, I'm takin' what's mine, yeah

Bye-bye, it's over, it's over, oh yeah

Now it's certainly bittersweet

This hook feels too hard to sing

But it's better than repeat

...

Bye-bye, boy, bye

Bye-bye, it's over, it's over, oh yeah

Bye-bye, I'm takin' what's mine

Bye-bye, it's over, it's over, oh yeah

Bye-bye, boy, bye

Bye-bye, it's over, it's over, oh yeah

Bye-bye, I'm takin' what's mine

Bye-bye, it's over, it's over, oh, yeah

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
hostage /ˈhɒstɪdʒ/ B2	noun - a person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition
tears /tɪərz/ A2	noun - drops of clear salty liquid secreted from the eyes
fears /fɪərz/ A2	noun - unpleasant emotions caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous
driveway /ˈdraɪvweɪ/ B1	noun - a short road leading from a public road to a house or garage
stronger /ˈstrɒŋɡər/ A2	adjective - having more physical power or mental resilience
usually /ˈjuːʒuəli/ B1	adverb - under normal conditions; generally
dance /dɑːns/ A1	noun - a series of movements that match the rhythm of music verb - to move rhythmically to music
bittersweet /ˌbɪtəˈswiːt/ C1	adjective - pleasurable but accompanied by suffering or regret
hook /hʊk/ B2	noun - the catchy part of a song that repeats
repeat /rɪˈpiːt/ A2	verb - to say or do something again noun - the act of doing something again
choose /tʃuːz/ A2	verb - to pick out someone or something as being the best or most suitable
certainly /ˈsɜːrtənli/ B1	adverb - without doubt; used to emphasize the speaker's confidence