“Hello” contains elements of 80s synth pop, and a theme of love and a fresh start with someone new. Canadian singer-songwriter Allie X explained the concept behind the song with Pop Glitz:
The delusion of love and the comedy in the idea that you can be rescued by someone. It all seemed ridiculous t...
[Verse 1]
I'd heard "Goodbye, goodbye"
Over and over, I went hollow
I lost my mind, my mind
Life was a bitter pill to swallow
And though I wanted affection, I was tired of rejection
I kicked the habit
Yes, I put love on the shelf and agreed with myself
I'd never have it
[Pre-Chorus 1]
It's like you knew
And you came out
Out of nowhere and into my life
It took you a while
But you found me
Now I'm sure that I'm gonna survive
[Chorus]
And it started with a hello
Take the lead, and I will follow
I could love you for the rest of my life
Don't you ever let me go-o-o
And it started with a hello
I could be your superhero
I could love you for the rest of my life
Don't you ever let me go-o-o
[Verse 2]
I was behind, behind, now I wish I had fasted forwards
All of this time, this time, you have been right around the corner
Next time the doctor tells me I have to swallow a pill to put it in perspective
I'll tell her everything's coming up roses, shockingly better than I expected
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Cause I was a fool for believing
There was no one who could change my life
Cause now you've arrived
You revived me
Now I'm sure that I'm gonna be fine
[Chorus]
And it started with a hello
Take the lead, and I will follow
I could love you for the rest of my life
Don't you ever let me go-o-o
And it started with a hello
I could be your superhero
I could love you for the rest of my life
Don't you ever let me go-o-o
[Post-Chorus]
Go-o-o
(Don't you ever let me go-o-o)
[Bridge]
It's finally real
I found my fantasy
Remember the day
When I heard you say
[Chorus]
Hello! (Hello!)
Take the lead and I will follow
I could love you for the rest of my life
Don't you ever let me go-o-o
And it started with a hello (And it started with a hello)
I could be your superhero (I could be your superhero)
I could love you for the rest of my life
Don't you ever let me go-o-o
[Post-Chorus]
Go-o-o
(Don't you ever let me go-o-o)
HELLO was written by Allie X & Marius Moga & Mike Wise.
Allie X explained the concept behind the song with Pop Glitz:
The delusion of love and the comedy in the idea that you can be rescued by someone. It all seemed ridiculous to me at the time I wrote it. I pictured a bride in a straight jacket white dress.