Goodbye – English Lyrics

• By: Kristinia DeBarge

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Kristinia DeBarge's "Goodbye," an infectious dance-pop track that captures the liberating feeling of moving on from a past love. Its catchy chorus and empowering lyrics offer a fantastic opportunity to learn English expressions related to independence and self-confidence, while enjoying a memorable pop hit.

[English]

Am I supposed to put my life on hold

Because you don't know how to act

And you don't know where your life is going?

Am I supposed to be torn apart

Broken hearted, in a corner crying?

Pardon me if I don't show it

I don't care if I never see you again

I'll be alright

Take this final piece of advice

And get yourself together

But either way baby, I'm gone

I'm so over it

I've been there and back

Changed all my numbers

And just in case you're wondering

I got that new "I'm a single girl" swag

Got me with my girls and we're singin' it

Sing

Na-na-na-na (Hey)

Na-na-na-na (Hey)

Hey, hey, hey (Hey)

Goodbye (Goodbye)

Na-na-na-na (Hey)

Na-na-na-na (Hey)

Hey, hey, hey (Hey)

Goodbye (Goodbye)

Cut my hair 'cause it reminded me of you

I know you like the long do

Had to switch my attitude up

Thinkin' of changing up how I ride

No more on the passenger side

Too bad you miss out

On the way that I drive it

I don't care if I never see you again

I'll be alright

Take this final piece of advice

And get yourself together

But either way baby, I'm gone

I'm so over it

I've been there and back

Changed all my numbers

And just in case you're wondering

I got that new "I'm a single girl" swag

Got me with my girls and we're singin' it

Sing

Na-na-na-na (Hey)

Na-na-na-na (Hey)

Hey, hey, hey (Hey)

Goodbye (Goodbye)

Na-na-na-na (Hey)

Na-na-na-na (Hey)

Hey, hey, hey (Hey)

Goodbye (Goodbye)

He-he-hey, he-he-hey, he-he-hey

Goodbye

I'm so over it

I've been there and back

Changed all my numbers

And just in case you're wondering

I got that new "I'm a single girl" swag

Got me with my girls and we're singin' it

Sing

Na-na-na-na (Hey)

Na-na-na-na (Hey)

Hey, hey, hey (Hey)

Goodbye (Goodbye)

Na-na-na-na (Hey)

Na-na-na-na (Hey)

Hey, hey, hey (Hey)

Goodbye (Goodbye)

Na-na-na-na (Hey)

Na-na-na-na (Hey)

Hey, hey, hey (Hey)

Goodbye (Goodbye)

Na-na-na-na (Hey)

Na-na-na-na (Hey)

Hey, hey, hey (Hey)

Goodbye (Goodbye)

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
act /ækt/ A1	verb - to take action; do something
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death.
torn /tɔːrn/ B1	adjective - past participle of tear - damaged by being pulled apart or split
brokenhearted /ˌbroʊkənˈhɑːrtɪd/ B2	adjective - overwhelmed by grief or disappointment.
cry /kraɪ/ A2	verb - to shed tears, typically as an expression of distress, pain, or sorrow.
care /keər/ A2	verb - feel concern or interest; attach importance to something.
piece /piːs/ A1	noun - a portion of an object or of material, produced by cutting, tearing, or breaking something.
advice /ədˈvaɪs/ B1	noun - guidance or recommendations concerning prudent future action, typically given by someone regarded as knowledgeable or authoritative.
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1	noun - a very young child.
numbers /ˈnʌmbərz/ A1	noun - a symbol or word used to represent an amount or quantity.
girl /ɡɜːrl/ A1	noun - a female child or young woman.
hair /heər/ A1	noun - any of the fine threadlike strands growing from the skin of humans, mammals, and other animals.
attitude /ˈætɪtjuːd/ B1	noun - a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior.
passenger /ˈpæsɪndʒər/ A2	noun - a person who is traveling in a vehicle but is not driving it.
drive /draɪv/ A2	verb - operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle.

Key Grammar Structures

• Am I supposed to put my life on hold

  ➔ Question with 'Am I supposed to' + verb

  ➔ 'Am I supposed to' is used to ask if one is expected or allowed to do something.

• I'll be alright

  ➔ Future tense using 'will' + be + adjective

  ➔ 'I'll be' indicates a promise or assurance about the future.

• Changed all my numbers

  ➔ Past tense using the verb 'changed' + object

  ➔ 'Changed' is the past tense of 'change', indicating a completed action.

• And get yourself together

  ➔ Imperative form using 'get' + reflexive pronoun

  ➔ 'Get yourself together' is an imperative phrase that instructs someone to regain control or composure.

• I've been there and back

  ➔ Present perfect tense describing experience (have/has been)

  ➔ 'Have been' in the present perfect indicates an experience or situation that occurred at an unspecified time before now.

• And just in case you're wondering

  ➔ Expression using 'just in case' + present tense clause

  ➔ 'Just in case' is a phrase meaning 'to prepare for the possibility that' and often introduces a conditional or precautionary clause.

• Sing

  ➔ Imperative verb form used as an instruction or encouragement

  ➔ The word 'Sing' here is a command encouraging people to sing along as a form of celebration or empowerment.