Hey
● The Pixies Lyrics
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Been trying to meet you
Hey
Must be a devil between us
Or whores in my head
Whores at my door
Whores in my bed
But hey
If you go, i will surely die
We're chained
'Uh' said the man to the lady
'Uh' said the lady to the man she adored
And the whores like a choir
Go 'uh' all night
And mary ain't you tired of this?
Uh
Is
The
Sound
That the mother makes when the baby breaks
We're chained
The Pixies's song Hey is a haunting ballad about lost love and the torment that comes with it. The lyrics suggest that there is something dividing the singer and the person they are speaking to - "Must be a devil between us" - but it is unclear what exactly that is. The repeating refrain of "hey" seems to be a plea for the person to finally show up and end the torture. The line, "If you go, I will surely die" emphasizes the singer's reliance on this person to fill a void in their life, while "we're chained" describes the helplessness of the situation.
The second half of the song introduces a dialogue between a man and a woman, who seem to be engaged in a meaningless conversation. The whores in the background go "uh" like a choir, adding to the sense of despair and confusion. The line "And Mary ain't you tired of this?" suggests that even the prostitutes are losing patience with the situation. Finally, the song ends with the sound of a baby crying, which could symbolize the birth of a new hope or the death of something precious.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey
Greetings or attention seeking
Been trying to meet you
I've been attempting to communicate with you
Must be a devil between us
There seems to be an impediment or an obstacle in our relationship
Or whores in my head
Or perhaps, my own thoughts and inner turmoil are causing issues
Whores at my door
There are potential temptations or distractions waiting for me outside
Whores in my bed
I may be struggling with infidelity or promiscuity
But hey
Despite these problems, I still want to connect with you
Where have you been?
I'm curious about your whereabouts and why we haven't been able to meet
If you go, i will surely die
It feels like my existence is dependent on you and your presence
We're chained
Our relationship is inescapable or tightly bound
'Uh' said the man to the lady
The conversation between the man and woman involves brief vocalizations rather than meaningful words
'Uh' said the lady to the man she adored
The woman responds with a similar sound, implying they have difficulty communicating
And the whores like a choir
The prostitutes outside express themselves in unison, similar to a choir
Go 'uh' all night
They continue to make sounds with no meaning for an extended period
And mary ain't you tired of this?
Another woman, Mary, is also frustrated with the situation
Uh
A meaningless vocalization that seems to be the only way to communicate in this situation
Is
A simple linking verb connecting two parts of a larger sentence
The
A definite article used to specify a singular object
Sound
The audible vibrations that travel through the air
That the mother makes when the baby breaks
The sound of a mother's distress when her child is injured or hurt
We're chained
Our relationship is restraining or limiting us in some way
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLES THOMPSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@brainflowersgarden
i have so many feelings about this song.
years ago, i was in a psych ward for attempted suicide. I met a woman there who was also there for the same thing. we bonded over the same feelings we felt.
before i left, she gave me a letter. it was pretty letter with rainbow lines on it. i still have it. we hugged and cried and said goodbye. after we both got out, we kept in touch. she introduced me to this song, and i'll always associate it with her.
meagan, i'll never forget you. thank you for being a friend to me during a difficult time in my life. i hope you're doing well now.
<3
@amberkilgore4231
Maps Song Lyrics:
Pack up
I'm straight
Enough
Oh say, say, say
Oh say, say, say
Oh say, say, say
Oh say, say, say
Oh say, say, say
Wait, they don't love you like I love you
Wait, they don't love you like I love you
Maps
Wait, they don't love you like I love you
Made off
Don't stray
Well, my kind's your kind
I'll stay the same
Pack up
Don't stray
Oh say, say, say
Oh say, say, say
Wait, they don't love you like I love you
Wait, they don't love you like I love you
Maps
Wait, they don't love you like I love you
Wait, they don't love you like I love you
Maps
Wait, they don't love you like I love you
Wait, they don't love you like I love you
Wait, they don't love you like I love you
Maps
Wait, they don't love you like I love you
Wait, they don't love you like I love you
Maps
Wait, they don't love you like I love you....... ❤ ❤ ❤
@ks-ws7te
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
The Strokes
The Libertines
Interpol
The White Stripes
Arctic Monkeys
Bloc Party
We Are Scientists
Arcade Fire
The Killers
Franz Ferdinand
Kaiser Chiefs
Modest Mouse
Hot Hot Heat
The Hives
The Vines
The Cribs
Mando Diao
MGMT
Klaxons
Kasabian
Of Montreal
The Futureheads
The Fratellis
The Rakes
The Mooney Suzuki
The Magic Numbers
The Automatics
The Zutons
Many other bands I can’t think of now.
Where have all the time gone? Good music, great bands, it was a spectacular era.
@ines9671
The Kills
Electrelane
Blonde Redhead
Au Revoir Simone
Elephant
Maximo Park
MIA
Emily Haines & Soft Skeleton
Camera Obscura
Belle and Sebastian
Warpaint
Jana Hunter
Scout Nibblet
Deerhunter
....
Well the list goes on and on...
Such nostalgia for this era. There is always a very special and enigmatic feeling towards the bands you remember as they were just starting out and you were also going to your first gigs and festivals.
@keegkane
Tomorrow is the two year anniversary of my brother passing away. We used to play rockband together on the PlayStation. This was one of the songs. I can’t help but cry and smile when I hear it. Rest In Peace, Colin. ❤️
@DGD4Landy
Keegan Kane im sorry for your loss
@bluemonster7779
Keegan Kane stay strong it doesn't get better but those great memories will always be there...
@vinko33
Im sorry for your loss
@HustlerKid0
I’m so sorry. Music can help create strong bonds and Rock Band is no different.
@letsgomets07
Keegan Kane head up brotha rip Colin
@TheRedskins6969
I used my Mom's credit card to buy this song on iTunes and I got in massive trouble. Still worth it.
@eduardo1ubi
Keegan Hudson don’t so that but yeah it’s totally worth it btw you could have just went on YouTube
@TheRedskins6969
@@eduardo1ubi This was like 2004. I don't think Youtube was around yet or at least I didn't know about it.
@dgordon1972
@@TheRedskins6969 I was trying to figure out how old this song was. I didn’t even think ITunes was around then let alone YouTube lol