Steam - Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye
"Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye" is a song by the band Steam, released in 1969. It became a major hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. The song is known for its catchy chorus and infectious melody, featuring a simple yet effective arrangement of vocals, hand claps, and a prominent organ riff.
The song's lyrics revolve around a farewell theme, encouraging someone to say goodbye to their romantic interest with a kiss-off sentiment. "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye" has endured as a popular anthem for celebrations and sporting events, often used to taunt losing teams or players.
Interestingly, Steam was a studio group initially formed by producers Paul Leka and Gary DeCarlo, and they recruited singer Dale Frashuer to perform the vocals. Despite their success with "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye," Steam never managed to replicate the song's chart performance with subsequent releases.
Steam Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye - Lyrics
Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey, goodbye
He'll never love you, the way that I love you
'Cause if he did, no no, he wouldn't make you cry
He might be thrillin' baby but a-my love
(My love, my love)
So dog-gone willin', so kiss him
(I wanna see you kiss him, wanna see you kiss him)
Go on and kiss him goodbye, now
Na na na na, hey hey, goodbye
Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey, goodbye
Listen to me now
He's never near you to comfort and cheer you
When all those sad tears are fallin' baby from your eyes
He might be thrillin' baby but a-my love
(My love, my love)
So dog-gone willin', so kiss him
(I wanna see you kiss him, I wanna see you kiss him)
Go on and kiss him goodbye, na na na na, na na na
Na na na na, hey hey, goodbye
Hey hey, goodbye
Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey, goodbye
Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey, goodbye
Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey, goodbye
Hey hey, goodbye
Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey, goodbye
Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey, goodbye
Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey, goodbye
Hey hey, goodbye
Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey, goodbye
Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey, goodbye
Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey, goodbye