It was one of the most anticipated albums of 2008, with many critics weighing their opinions on whether Carey would be able to deliver significant success, following her achievements with The Emancipation of Mimi. Critics described the song as 'the album's most lyrically personal song' and appreciated its simple piano accompaniment, while Carey retells of a visit she shared with her father in his hospital room, 'Strange to feel that proud, strong man / Grip tightly to my hand.' Īfter the release of Charmbracelet and its succeeding album, The Emancipation of Mimi (2005), Carey began working on material for her eleventh studio effort, the yet untitled E=MC² (2008). In a song titled 'Sunflowers for Alfred Roy', present on Charmbracelet, Carey refers to a moment she shared with him on his death-bed. During this period of Carey's life, when she was just recovering from a breakdown and career slouch, she began reconnecting with her father during his short time in hospital care. After divorcing from Patricia, Carey's mother, when the singer was only three, he kept only limited contact with her throughout the years, as Patricia continuously moved due to their poverty. The video features behind-the-scenes footage of Carey and her then fiancé Nick Cannon, the singer promoting the album in the United Kingdom, as well as photos of several of Carey's close friends, family and past collaborators.ĭuring the conception of her ninth studio album Charmbracelet in 2002, Carey's father, Alfred Roy, was diagnosed with cancer. The song's accompanying music video was directed by Justin Francis on the island of Antigua in the Caribbean. Carey performed 'Bye Bye' for the final time on the seventh season of American Idol, where she was featured as a mentor for the top-seven week. Carey first performed the song on T4, followed by Good Morning America and The Oprah Winfrey Show. 'Bye Bye' was performed on few live televised appearances, in comparison to the large promotional boost given to 'Touch My Body'. In other countries, the song achieved relatively weak charting, and reaching the top-ten in New Zealand and the top-fifty in Canada, Ireland, Slovakia, and the United Kingdom. It peaked at number 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song received generally positive reviews, with many critics considering it a highlight from the album. Lyrically, the song is a dialogue in between Carey and her deceased father throughout the verses, and a universal salute to departed loved ones on the chorus.

The song is influenced by pop and R&B music genres, and features a piano and keyboard-driven melody. It was released as the album's second single on April 15, 2008. Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen and Johntá Austin.

She co-wrote the song with its producers Mikkel S.

' Bye Bye' is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey, taken from her eleventh studio album, E=MC² (2008).

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