Goodbye Hooray

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Wooh, wooh, ha

Junior paints that old cafe
He's gotta chase those girls around
Westbound drunk with lots to say
But he never makes a sound

Hustlers get what they deserve
But it's always half the game
Good things come to those who wait
Like an expiration date

See you around, I'll see you around
I'll play all night, hey don't get uptight
I'll lead all your mind games astray
Well, I'll see you around, I'll see you around
I'll play all night, hey don't get uptight
See you, so long, goodbye, hooray, oh oh

Curb your tongue oh scallywag,
Because you got no flag to wave
Save your breath for the black and white
Every dog will have its day

See you around, I'll see you around
I'll play all night, hey don't get uptight
I'll lead all your mind games astray
Well, I'll see you around, I'll see you around,
Well, I'll play all night, hey get on top
See you, so long, goodbye, hooray
Well, I'll see you around, I'll see you around

Aw yeah
Aw yeah
Aw yeah

I'll see you around, I'll see you around
I'll play all night, hey don't get uptight
I'll lead all your mind games astray
Well, I'll see you around, I'll see you around
I'll play all night, hey don't get uptight
See you, so long, goodbye, hooray

Well, I'll see you around, I'll see you around
I'll see you around, I'll see you around
I'll see you around
Goodbye and hooray
Well, I'll see you around, I'll see you around
Oh no no no no


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Goodbye Hooray Lyrics as written by Anthony Kiedis Michael Balzary

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    I think the moral of the story is that "Nice guys finish last," and the chorus is being spoken from the "nice guy's" point of view.

    I love that they included a heavier song in the mix! They don't disappoint! :)

    D7Kon August 28, 2011   Link

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