The Jo Dee Messina Bye Bye song was released in 1998 as the first single from her album I’m Alright. Country music maven Jo Dee Messina‘s “Bye, Bye” was written by Rory Michael Bourke and Phil Vassar The track was the Massachusetts native’s first number-one single on both the U.S. and Canadian country charts. “Bye, Bye” was certified Gold by the RIAA in September 1998. This song reached #1 on the Billboard Country Music chart starting April 18, 1998.
The music video became the most popular of Jo Dee’s career with over 11 million views as of October of 2023. Watch the official “Bye, Bye” music video and see the written lyrics below!
Jo Dee Messina Bye Bye Video
Jo Dee Messina Bye Bye Lyrics
Boy you sure look good there standin’ in the doorway in the sunset light
Maybe I read you wrong thinkin’ you could be my Mr. Right
I was puttin’ my heart and soul on the line
Said you needed some time, just a little more time to make up your mind
Well it’s been long enough
Time is up
Bye bye love I’ll catch you later
Got a left foot down on my accelerator and the rear view mirror torn off
I ain’t never lookin’ back and that’s a fact
I’ve tried all I can imagine
I’ve begged and pleaded in true lover’s fashion
I’ve got pride I’m takin’ it for a ride
Bye bye, bye bye my baby, bye bye
Don’t think all those tears are gonna hold me here like they’ve done before
You’ll find what’s left of us in a cloud of dust on highway 4
Baby what did you expect me to do
Just sit around and wait on you
Well I’m through watchin’ you just skate around the truth
And I know it sounds trite
I’ve seen the light
Bye bye love I’ll catch you later
Got a left foot down on my accelerator and the rear view mirror torn off
‘Cause I ain’t never lookin’ back, and that’s a fact
I’ve tried all I can imagine
I’ve begged and pleaded in true lover’s fashion
I’ve got pride I’m takin’ it for a ride
Bye bye, bye bye my baby, bye bye
I’d lost the game I guess
I did my best to win the part
Now I’m leavin’ here with what’s left of my heart
Bye bye, I’ll catch you later
Got a left foot down on my accelerator and the rear view mirror torn off
‘Cause I ain’t never lookin’ back you can count on that
I’ve tried all I can imagine
I’ve begged and pleaded in true lover’s fashion
I’ve got pride I’m takin’ it for a ride
Bye bye, bye bye my baby, bye bye
Bye bye
Oh baby
Oh
Bye bye, bye bye my baby, bye bye
The “Bye Bye” music video is a timeless classic that still resonates with audiences today. Its message of self-empowerment and the importance of leaving toxic relationships behind is one that is just as relevant now as it was when the song was first released over two decades ago. Whether you’re going through a difficult breakup or simply need a reminder of your own strength and resilience, the “Bye Bye” music video is a must-watch for any fan of Jo Dee Messina or country music in general.
On September 6, 2017, Jo Dee Messina revealed that she was battling an undisclosed type of cancer. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the singer and her loved ones during this difficult time. She resumed touring in 2018 and continues to perform.
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