Internationally, Green is best known for his soul work: his most popular was Gnarls Barkley's 2006 worldwide hit "Crazy", which reached number one in various singles charts worldwide, including the UK. In the United States, "Crazy" reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100. Its parent album St. Elsewhere, was also a hit, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart and number four on the US Billboard 200 albums chart. Gnarls Barkley's second album, The Odd Couple (2008), charted at number 12 on the Billboard 200.
In 2010, Green took a break from working with Gnarls Barkley and released the single "Fuck You!" on August 19 as a solo artist. The song was a hit, with the radio-edit version "Forget You" reaching the top spot in the UK and the Netherlands and charting at number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Its parent album, The Lady Killer (2010), saw similar success, peaking within the top five of the UK Albums Chart and debuting within the top 10 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, and receiving a Gold certification from the BPI in the UK. His next two single, "It's OK" and "Bright Lights Bigger City" were also hits in Europe.
Fuck You
CeeLo Green Lyrics
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And I'm like, "Fuck you" (ooh, ooh, ooh)
I guess the change in my pocket wasn't enough
I'm like, "Fuck you and fuck her, too"
Said, "If I was richer, I'd still be with ya"
Ha, now ain't that some shit?
(Ain't that some shit?)
And although there's pain in my chest
I still wish you the best
With a "Fuck you" (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Yeah, I'm sorry
I can't afford a Ferrari
But that don't mean I can't get you there
I guess he's an Xbox and I'm more Atari
But the way you play your game ain't fair
I pity the fool that falls in love with you
(Oh shit, she's a gold digger)
Well (just thought you should know, nigga)
Ooh, I've got some news for you
Yeah, go run and tell your little boyfriend
I see you driving 'round town with the girl I love
And I'm like, "Fuck you" (ooh, ooh, ooh)
I guess the change in my pocket wasn't enough
I'm like, "Fuck you and fuck her, too"
Said, "If I was richer, I'd still be with ya"
Ha, now ain't that some shit?
(Ain't that some shit?)
And although there's pain in my chest
I still wish you the best
With a "Fuck you" (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Now I know that I had to borrow
Beg and steal and lie and cheat
Tryna keep ya, tryna please ya
'Cause being in love with your ass ain't cheap
Now I pity the fool
That falls in love with you
(Oh shit, she's a golddigger)
Well (just thought you should know, nigga)
Ooh, I've got some news for you
I really hate your ass right now
I see you driving 'round town with the girl I love
And I'm like, "Fuck you" (ooh, ooh, ooh)
I guess the change in my pocket wasn't enough
I'm like, "Fuck you and fuck her, too"
Said, "If I was richer, I'd still be with ya"
Ha, now ain't that some shit?
(Ain't that some shit?)
And although there's pain in my chest
I still wish you the best
With a "Fuck you" (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Now baby, baby, baby, why d'you wanna, wanna hurt me so bad?
(So bad, so bad, so bad)
I tried to tell my mama but she told me
"This is one for your dad"
(Your dad, your dad, your dad)
Yes, she did
And I was like, uh
Why? (Uh) Why? (Uh) Why, lady?
Oh, I love you
Oh, I still love you, oh
I see you driving 'round town with the girl I love
"Fuck you" (ooh, ooh, ooh)
I guess the change in my pocket wasn't enough
I'm like, "Fuck you and fuck her, too"
Said, "If I was richer, I'd still be with ya"
Ha, now ain't that some shit?
(Ain't that some shit?)
And although there's pain in my chest
I still wish you the best
With a "Fuck you" (ooh, ooh, ooh)
The lyrics to CeeLo Green's "Fuck You" are about a man who is heartbroken after seeing the girl he loved driving around town with someone else. He expresses his disappointment and anger towards the girl, suggesting that she was a gold digger and only wanted him for his money. He ponders on what would have happened if he was richer but eventually concludes that it wouldn't have changed anything. He still wishes her the best despite the pain she has caused him.
The repetition of "fuck you" expresses the singer's frustration and anger towards the woman who has betrayed him. He portrays her as someone who only cares about money and is not loyal or genuine. The line, "I'm like, 'Fuck you and fuck her, too'" shows his complete disgust and disappointment in the situation.
The verse about his inability to afford a Ferrari, but still being able to make her happy, illustrates the idea that love is not about money but about genuine care and affection. The lyrics highlight how people can use money to manipulate and take advantage of others, but true love cannot be bought.
Overall, the lyrics of "Fuck You" showcase the pain and frustration of a man who has been betrayed by someone he loved. It portrays the idea that money cannot buy love and displays the importance of genuine affection and loyalty in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you driving 'round town with the girl I love
I saw you driving around town with the girl I love
And I'm like, "Fuck you" (ooh, ooh, ooh)
I'm really angry and disappointed
I guess the change in my pocket wasn't enough
I guess the money I had wasn't enough to keep you
I'm like, "Fuck you and fuck her, too"
I'm angry at both of you
Said, "If I was richer, I'd still be with ya"
If I had more money, I would still be with you
Ha, now ain't that some shit?
Isn't that ironic?
(Ain't that some shit?)
Isn't it ironic?
And although there's pain in my chest
Even though it hurts me deeply
I still wish you the best
I still want the best for you
With a "Fuck you" (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Even though I'm angry, I still care
Yeah, I'm sorry
I'm apologizing
I can't afford a Ferrari
I don't have enough money for a Ferrari
But that don't mean I can't get you there
But that doesn't mean I can't take you places
I guess he's an Xbox and I'm more Atari
I'm not as cool or rich as he is
But the way you play your game ain't fair
But the way you treat me isn't fair
I pity the fool that falls in love with you
I feel sorry for the person who falls in love with you
(Oh shit, she's a gold digger)
(Oh no, she's only after money)
Well (just thought you should know, nigga)
Well (I thought you should know, friend)
Ooh, I've got some news for you
I have something to tell you
Now I know that I had to borrow
Now I realize that I had to borrow money
Beg and steal and lie and cheat
I had to beg, steal, lie and cheat to keep you
Tryna keep ya, tryna please ya
Trying to keep you happy
'Cause being in love with your ass ain't cheap
Being in love with you is expensive
I really hate your ass right now
I'm really angry with you
Now baby, baby, baby, why d'you wanna, wanna hurt me so bad?
Why did you want to hurt me so badly?
(So bad, so bad, so bad)
(It hurts so much)
I tried to tell my mama but she told me
I tried to talk to my mom about it but she told me
"This is one for your dad"
"Talk to your dad about it"
(Your dad, your dad, your dad)
(Your dad, your dad, your dad)
Yes, she did
That's what she said
And I was like, uh
And I was like, um
Why? (Uh) Why? (Uh) Why, lady?
Why did you do this to me?
Oh, I love you
I still love you
Oh, I still love you, oh
I still love you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher Brown, Thomas Callaway, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine, Bruno Mars
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MysteryGhost
If you guys didn’t know yet, here are the lyrics:
(Chorus):
I see you driving ‘round town with the girl I love and I’m like “FUCK YOU!”
I guess the change in pocket wasn’t enough, I’m like “fuck you and fuck her too!”
Said “If I was richer, I’d still be with you.”
Huh, now ain’t that some shit? (Ain’t that some shit?)
And although there’s pain in my chest I still wish you the best with a “Fuck you!”
(Verse 1):
Well I’m sorry, I can’t afford a Ferrari. But that don’t mean I can’t get you there.
I guess he’s and XBOX and I’m more and Atari.
Mm well the way you play your game ain’t fair
I pity the fool, that falls in love with you ohhh (Oh shit she’s a gold digger)
Well (Just thought you should know n****)
Oooooooo I’ve got some news for you,
“Yeah go run and tell your little boyfriend.”
(Chorus):
I see you driving around town with the girl I love and I’m like “Fuck you!”
I guess the change in my pocket wasn’t enough I’m like “Fuck you and fuck her too”
Said “If I was richer I’d still be with you”
Huh now ain’t that some shit? (Ain’t that some shit?)
And although there’s pain in my chest, I still wish you the best with a “Fuck you!”
(Verse 2):
Now I know, that I had to borrow, beg, and steal, and lie, and cheat
Trying to keep you, trying to please you
But being in love with your ass ain’t cheap
Now, I pity the fool that falls in love with you oh yeah (oh shit she’s a good digger)
Well (just thought you should know n****)
Oooooooooo I’ve got you news for you now ooo I really hate your ass right now
(Chorus):
I see you driving around town with the girl I love and I’m like “Fuck you!”
I guess the change in my pocket wasn’t enough I’m like “Fuck you and fuck her too!”
Said “If I was richer I’d still be with you”
Huh now ain’t that some shit? (Ain’t that some shit?)
And although there’s pain in my chest I still wish you the best with a “Fuck you!”
(Verse 3):
Now baby baby baby why’d you wanna wanna hurt me so bad? (So bad) so bad (so bad)
I tried to tell my mama but she told me, “This is one for your dad.” (Your dad) yes she did (your dad)
And I was like “uh why? Uh why? Uh why lady?!” OH “I love you” OH “I still love you” OHH
(Chorus):
I see you driving around down with the girl I love “Fuck you!”
Guess the change in my pocket wasn’t enough I’m like “Fuck you and fuck her too!”
Said “If I was richer I’d still be with you”
Huh now ain’t that some shit? (Ain’t that some shit)
And although there’s pain in my chest I still wish you the best with a “Fuck you!”
Coby
Cee Lo is the only person that can cry in tune.
Wendy Wedygordon
Hilarious 😂😂
Kiyomi Sekigawa
Same here 😂
L'Eau Reine
You forgot NF dude.
Miguel Trujillo
Lmfaooo I’m cryingggg, this was funny
Thinuka Wijerathne
A masterpiece for those who are going through a breakup or rejection.
casey fox
Hell yeah feelin it
Troop Vining
On me
Stew Mass
Love this song. The lyrics, the call back to that "old" sound of organs and funk guitar strumming, the added harmony of the backup singers, the intentional pause/stress on the titular line. So well done.
4Shadow
Bruno Mars ghostwrote this song, so if it is a funky music, he knows them well