"Bye" is a song by the South Korean girl group GFriend. The lyrics portray the feelings of longing and nostalgia after a breakup. The song reflects on the memories shared with a loved one and the struggles of moving on. The song begins with the narrator expressing their inability to find the right words to say after the breakup. They slowly start to understand and accept their own emotions while waiting alone, trying to hide their tears. However, they also admit to feeling too young and not being able to handle the pain. The lyrics talk about the comforting words and support the narrator received from the person they used to love. They wish to be surrounded by those memories and have a chance to see them again, even if they know it may not be possible. The chorus reflects the narrator's plea to the stars to help them through their struggles and be their sky. They hope that the memories they shared with their ex-lover will never be forgotten and will remain a precious gift to them. The second verse highlights how the ex-lover used to always make the narrator smile, even when they were pretending to be fine. The lyrics question why the ex-lover didn't convey that everything was just a dream. The narrator wants to believe that the promises made by their ex-lover were sincere, even though they have now disappeared. The bridge of the song signifies the narrator's resolution to not look back and hold onto the past. They assure themselves that they will be okay even when the pain becomes overwhelming. They embrace the wind of separation and let it take them to a higher place. The ending of the song asks for understanding and reassurance from the listener. The narrator doesn't want to cry and hopes that their love will never fade away. They promise to hold onto the ex-lover's heart as a cherished memory forever, even if they can no longer be by their side. The lyrics say goodbye, indicating the willingness to let go and move forward.
