hey you
♫ Pink Floyd Lyrics

Hey you, out there in the cold
Addressing a person who is alone and feeling frozen out, the artist inquires if they can feel his presence or relate to his experience.

Getting lonely, getting old
Acknowledging the isolation and aging that often accompanies living in wintery climates, the artist empathizes with the listener's sentiment.

Can you feel me?
Asking if the listener has any connection to the artist's presence or music.

Hey you, standing in the aisles
Conversing with someone who is currently in the midst of a large crowd, the artist questions whether they can sense his energy.

With itchy feet and fading smiles
Commenting on the unease that often accompanies audiences at a music event, the artist acknowledges the temporary fleeting joy that can be experienced in these situations.

Hey you, don't help them to bury the light
Urging the listener to resist a group mentality or a tendency to conform, and instead maintain their individual perspective and integrity.

Don't give in without a fight
Encouraging the listener to persist in their convictions, even when met with opposition or pressure from peers or authority figures.

Hey you out there on your own
Acknowledging the solitude of an individual within society, the artist seeks to connect with that person and communicate on a deeper level.

Sitting naked by the phone
Painting a picture of vulnerability and exposedness, the artist emphasizes the emotional nakedness of those waiting for a connection, whether it be a phone call or something greater.

Would you touch me?
Asking the listener to create a sense of intimacy or closeness through the art of music, to connect with the artist on a deeper level.

Hey you with you ear against the wall
Addressing a listener who may be in a state of hyper-vigilance or awareness, the artist wonders if they can connect with him from a sequestered place.

Waiting for someone to call out
Empathizing with the listener's desire to be recognized or acknowledged, the artist seeks to reach out and validate the other person.

Hey you, would you help me to carry the stone?
Posing a weighty question, the artist asks whether the listener would be willing to help carry a metaphorical stone, which represents the burdens and weight of life's troubles.

Open your heart, I'm coming home
Asking for a level of emotional vulnerability and trust with the listener, the artist expresses that he is coming to connect with them on a deeper level.

But it was only fantasy
Referencing a moment of disillusionment or a feeling of being let down, the artist expresses that his previous expectations may have been unrealistic or imaginary.

The wall was too high
Referring to a psychological or emotional barrier, the artist laments that the obstacle he faced was too difficult to overcome.

As you can see
Emphasizing the transparency of his situation or experiences, the artist wants to convey to the listener that his plight is genuine and transparent.

No matter how he tried
Expressing the reality that sometimes, no matter how hard one may try, certain obstacles are insurmountable or impossible to overcome.

He could not break free
Continuing the metaphor of the obstacle as a wall, the artist expresses the futility of his efforts to escape the barrier or overcome his predicament.

And the worms ate into his brain
Painting a visceral image of decay or rot, the artist intimates that staying stuck within that barrier or wall has had negative consequences on his mental state or well-being.

Hey you, out there on the road
Addressing a person who is actively traveling, the artist nevertheless asks if they're accessible and able to connect despite their busy lifestyle.

Always doing what you're told
Commenting on the sense of obligation that often accompanies work, the artist empathizes with the listener's sense of duty or responsibility.

Can you help me?
Reiterating the plea for connection and support, the artist seeks to collaborate with his audience rather than simply perform or entertain them.

Hey you, out there beyond the wall
Addressing a listener who may be more distant or disengaged from the society or community around them, the artist seeks to bridge that gap and connect on a deeper level.

Breaking bottles in the hall
Painting a picture of recklessness and destruction, the artist may be referencing a situation of chaos or violence that has gone unchecked or needs addressing.

Can you help me?
Reasserting the importance of collaboration and support, the artist seeks to rally the listener to help enact positive change and healing.

Hey you, don't tell me there's no hope at all
Urging the listener to avoid despair or resignation in the face of adversity, the artist emphasizes the importance of hope and a positive attitude towards the future.

Together we stand, divided we fall
Emphasizing the power of unity and teamwork, the artist encourages listeners to come together and support each other in order to overcome obstacles and achieve success.