However, unlike Kylie, Abi has not succeeded in having any large hits in the United Kingdom or North America and it wasn't until 2003 that her debut album Dreamworld was released. Not a musician afraid to experiment with her sound, she tried out a heavier rock style, forming short-lived band Bully during the late nineties whilst living in the UK. Abi is well known as a live music performer in Sydney whilst her songs have also appeared not only on The Secret Life of Us album but as well on the soundtrack to the movie Angst (where she plays the part of May). She also contributed backing vocals to some songs on David McCormack's debut solo album, Candy in 2002.
Abi appeared in the play Breakfast with Jonny Wilkinson at the 2006 Edinburgh Fringe Festival
hey you
Abi Tucker Lyrics
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Do you need a helping hand?
Cause I am cold and lost
And you look like you're just as
Hey you, in the window
Can I come and watch the stars?
I won't say a another word unless you ask
Would blow your mind
The city light are like stars in familair eyes
Everybody seems to blow through
And the city is like a planet I once knew
And if I could return I would come on home
But now that I have given my all to you
It doesn't matter
I've got nothing left to prove
There's nowhere that I have, to go to
If I come on home. So come on
Hey you in the window
Can I be the one you'll meet?
On this Friday night
When all the lights are out along the street?
Hey you in window
Do you want some company?
Cause I am missing home and I need somebody
Sydney harbour, just on dusk
It's such a beautiful sight
The city lights are like stars in tonight's sky
Everybody seems to blow through
And the city is like a planet I once knew
And if I could return I would come on home
But now that I have given my all to you
It doesn't matter
I've got nothing left to prove
There's nowhere that I have, to go to
If I come on home.
Cause everybody seems to blow through
And the city is like a planet I once knew
And if I could return I would come on home
But now that I have given my all to you
It doesn't matter
I've got nothing left to prove
There's nowhere that I have, to go to
If I come on home.
Abi Tucker's song "Hey You" is a contemplative ballad that speaks to the experience of feeling lost and displaced. The song opens with a plea for help that speaks to the singer's sense of isolation and desperation. She recognizes the stranger in the window as someone who might be able to offer her a reprieve from her loneliness. The singer asks if she can come watch the stars with the stranger and promises not to say another word unless asked. This opening verse sets the stage for the rest of the song, which touches on themes of alienation, dislocation, and the yearning for connection.
The second verse describes a beautiful scene on Sydney Harbour at dusk. While the city lights are like stars in familiar eyes, the singer still feels disconnected from the world around her. Everyone else seems to be moving through the city, but she feels like she doesn't belong. She longs to return home but recognizes that she's given her all to someone or something else, and she has nothing left to prove. The refrain repeats twice, reinforcing the sense of hopelessness and resignation expressed in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey you in the window
The singer is addressing someone in the window, possibly a stranger, and seeks their attention.
Do you need a helping hand?
The singer wonders if the person in the window may need assistance and offers to help.
Cause I am cold and lost
The singer expresses that she is lost and cold, likely feeling alone and deserted.
And you look like you're just as
The singer insinuates that the person in the window might be in a similar position and could understand what she's going through.
Hey you, in the window
The singer repeats the opening line to capture the person's attention again.
Can I come and watch the stars?
The singer asks to join the person and watch the stars together.
I won't say a another word unless you ask
The singer promises not to talk unless asked, allowing for comfortable silence or conversation.
Sydney harbour just on dusk
The singer describes the beautiful scene of Sydney harbour during twilight.
Would blow your mind
The singer believes the view of Sydney harbour is breathtaking and captivating.
The city light are like stars in familair eyes
The city lights look like stars to the singer, bringing a sense of comfort and familiarity.
Everybody seems to blow through
The singer observes that people seem to come and go quickly from the city, perhaps referring to transience or impermanence.
And the city is like a planet I once knew
The singer compares the city to a planet that she once knew, implying a feeling of disconnection or unfamiliarity, despite having once felt a deep connection to the place.
And if I could return I would come on home
The singer wishes she could return back to a place that feels like home to her.
But now that I have given my all to you
The singer indicates that she has put in her best efforts into someone, perhaps referencing a relationship or a life dream.
It doesn't matter
The singer conveys a sense of resignation, indicating that whatever happens won't have an impact on the effort she has put in.
I've got nothing left to prove
The singer has nothing left to prove to anyone or herself, having put in her all.
There's nowhere that I have, to go to
The singer has no place specific to go or turn to, feeling lost and disoriented.
If I come on home. So come on
The singer invites the listener to come along should she find a way back home.
Can I be the one you'll meet?
The singer asks if she can be the one the person in the window chooses to meet.
On this Friday night
The singer specifies the night of the week, indicating a desire for companionship or a good time.
When all the lights are out along the street?
The singer suggests that the two could explore the deserted streets together, enjoying the mysterious tranquillity of a quiet night.
Do you want some company?
The singer offers her company, implying that her offer still stands and she would be happy to stay and talk longer.
Cause I am missing home and I need somebody
The singer discloses that she is homesick and lonely, revealing the underlying motivation behind her previous actions.
It's such a beautiful sight
The singer describes the sight of Sydney harbour again, emphasising its beauty and magnificence.
The city lights are like stars in tonight's sky
The city lights glow like stars in the night sky, drawing a parallel to the natural order and harmony.
Writer(s): ABIGAIL ANNE TUCKER
Contributed by Charlotte J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.