Bye Bye Bye – English Lyrics

• By: *NSYNC

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of early 2000s pop with *NSYNC's "Bye Bye Bye"! This high-energy track isn't just a catchy tune; it's a masterclass in direct, impactful English phrases for expressing goodbyes and asserting independence. Through its clear narrative and repetitive, memorable chorus, learners can grasp common conversational expressions and the emotional nuances of moving on. The song's clear diction and enthusiastic delivery make it an excellent resource for practicing listening comprehension and understanding everyday English idioms related to relationships and empowerment. Plus, its iconic choreography offers a fun, physical way to connect with the language!

[English]

(intro beaming)

(creepy music)

(gentle music)

♪ Hey, hey ♪

♪ Bye bye bye ♪

♪ Bye bye ♪

(upbeat music)

♪ Bye bye ♪

♪ Oh, oh ♪

♪ I'm doing this tonight ♪

♪ You're probably gonna start a fight ♪

♪ I know this can't be right ♪

♪ Hey, baby, come on ♪

♪ I loved you endlessly ♪

♪ When you weren't there for me ♪

♪ So now it's time to leave and make it alone ♪

♪ I know that I can't take no more ♪

♪ It ain't no lie ♪

♪ I wanna see you out that door ♪

♪ Baby, bye bye bye ♪

♪ Bye bye ♪

♪ Don't wanna be a fool for you ♪

♪ Just another player in your game for two ♪

♪ You may hate me but it ain't no lie ♪

♪ Baby, bye bye bye ♪

♪ Bye bye ♪

♪ Don't really wanna make it tough ♪

♪ I just wanna tell you that I've had enough ♪

♪ It might sound crazy but it ain't no lie ♪

♪ Baby bye bye bye ♪

♪ Oh oh ♪

♪ You just hit me with the truth ♪

♪ Now girl you're more than welcome to ♪

♪ So give me one good reason ♪

♪ Baby come on ♪

♪ I've lived for you and me ♪

♪ And now I really come to see ♪

♪ That life would be much better once you're gone ♪

(Justin laughing)

♪ I know that I can't take no more ♪

♪ It ain't no lie ♪

♪ I wanna see you out that door ♪

♪ Baby, bye bye bye ♪

♪ Bye bye ♪

♪ Don't wanna be a fool for you ♪

♪ Just another player in your game for two ♪

♪ You may hate me but it ain't no lie ♪

♪ Baby, bye bye bye ♪

♪ Bye bye ♪

♪ Don't really wanna make it tough ♪

♪ I just wanna tell you that I've had enough ♪

♪ Might sound crazy but it ain't no lie ♪

♪ Baby, bye bye bye ♪

♪ I'm giving up I know for sure ♪

♪ I don't wanna be the reason for your love no more ♪

♪ Bye bye ♪

♪ I'm checking out, I'm signing off ♪

♪ I don't wanna be the loser, and I've had enough ♪

♪ I don't wanna be your fool in this game for two ♪

♪ So I'm leaving you behind ♪

(car screeching)

(JC blowing)

(upbeat music)

♪ I don't wanna make it tough ♪

♪ Make it tough ♪

♪ But I've had enough ♪

♪ And it ain't no lie bye ♪ ♪ Bye bye, baby ♪

♪ Don't wanna be a fool for you ♪

♪ Just another player in your game for two ♪

♪ I don't wanna be your fool ♪

♪ But it ain't no lie ♪

♪ Baby, bye bye bye ♪

♪ Bye bye ♪

♪ Don't really wanna make it tough ♪

♪ I just wanna tell you that I've had enough ♪

♪ It might sound crazy but it ain't no lie ♪

♪ Baby, bye bye bye ♪

♪ Bye bye ♪

♪ Don't really wanna make it tough ♪

♪ I just wanna tell you that I had enough ♪

♪ Might sound crazy but it ain't no lie ♪

(cars screeching)

(cars humming)

♪ Bye bye bye ♪

♪ Bye bye ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
bye /baɪ/ A1	interjection - a farewell
love /lʌv/ A2	noun - an intense feeling of deep affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone
fool /fuːl/ B1	noun - a person who acts unwisely or imprudently
truth /truːθ/ B1	noun - the quality or state of being in accordance with fact or reality
game /ɡeɪm/ A2	noun - a form of play or sport, especially a competitive one
enough /ɪˈnʌf/ B1	adjective - sufficient; adequate
leave /liːv/ A2	verb - to go away from a place
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - to desire something
see /siː/ A1	verb - to perceive with the eyes
crazy /ˈkreɪ.zi/ B2	adjective - mentally deranged; insane
player /ˈpleɪ.ər/ B1	noun - a person who plays a game or sport
tough /tʌf/ B2	adjective - strong enough to withstand adverse conditions
reason /ˈriː.zən/ B1	noun - a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event
sign /saɪn/ B2	verb - to write one's name on a document

Key Grammar Structures

• You're probably gonna start a fight

  ➔ Future intention using 'be going to' (informal: gonna)

  ➔ The speaker uses 'gonna' to express a prediction or near-future action.

• When you weren't there for me

  ➔ Past tense 'to be' in a subordinate time clause

  ➔ This refers to a state of lack of support in the past using 'weren't'.

• I've lived for you and me

  ➔ Present Perfect Tense

  ➔ The speaker uses 'have lived' to describe an action that started in the past and continued up until recently.

• Life would be much better once you're gone

  ➔ Conditional 'would' + Time clause with 'once'

  ➔ 'Once' acts as a conjunction meaning 'as soon as', indicating a future condition.

• I'm giving up I know for sure

  ➔ Present Continuous for current state/decision

  ➔ The phrase 'I'm giving up' emphasizes the speaker's active current decision.

• Don't really wanna make it tough

  ➔ Imperative (negative) and 'want to' reduction (wanna)

  ➔ 'Don't' + base verb expresses a negation of intent in colloquial English.

• I don't wanna be the reason for your love no more

  ➔ Double negative for emphasis

  ➔ The use of 'don't' and 'no more' is a common colloquial structure to emphasize the end of an action.

• You may hate me but it ain't no lie

  ➔ Modal verb 'may' for possibility/concession

  ➔ 'May' here introduces a concession: 'even if you hate me'.