hey you
Autumn Lyrics


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Hey you! Out there in the cold
Getting lonely, getting old, can you feel me?
Hey you! Standing in the aisles
With itchy feet and fading smiles, can you feel me?
Hey you! Don't help them to bury the light
Don't give in without a fight

Hey you! Out there on your own
Sitting naked by the phone, would you touch me?
Hey you! With your ear against the wall
Waiting for someone to call out, would you touch me?
Hey you! Would you help me to carry the stone?

Open your heart, I'm coming home

But it was only a fantasy
The wall was too high as you can see
No matter how he tried he could not break free
And the worms ate into his brain

Hey you! Out there on the road
Doing what you're told, can you help me?
Hey you! Out there beyond the wall
Breaking bottles in the hall, can you help me?




Hey you! Don't tell me there's no hope at all
Together we stand, divided we fall

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Autumn's song "Hey You" are a poignant appeal to the senses of the listener to reach out to those in need. The song is very emotive and addresses the issue of isolation and loneliness, begging for a connection. The first verse on the surface appears to be a conversation with an individual in the crowd. The lyrics evoke a feeling of someone who is restless, just like a traveler who is waiting for a call. Autumn sings about avoiding the impulses to give in and to fight against fading away.


In the second verse, the song continues with more personal descriptions of the individual who is waiting for that one phone call. You get a sense of vulnerability and a message of a two-way connection with the words "would you touch me?" The chorus focuses on sharing the weight of life's burdens and having the courage of openness. The final verse changes focus to a person who is out on the road and is constrained in life circumstances. Even with their own struggles, they stand together with the hope of a brighter tomorrow.


Overall, the song is a powerful message of hope, unity, and the need for human connection.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey you! Out there in the cold
Calling out to someone who is experiencing loneliness and isolation


Getting lonely, getting old, can you feel me?
Wondering if the person can relate to these feelings of loneliness and aging


Hey you! Standing in the aisles
Addressing someone who is physically present but emotionally distant


With itchy feet and fading smiles, can you feel me?
Asking if the person can relate to feeling restless and dissatisfied with life


Hey you! Don't help them to bury the light
Urging the person not to let others extinguish their passion and hope


Don't give in without a fight
Encouraging the person to stand up for what they believe in and persevere through hardship


Hey you! Out there on your own
Addressing someone who is alone and vulnerable


Sitting naked by the phone, would you touch me?
Asking for emotional connection and support


Hey you! With your ear against the wall
Addressing someone who is eavesdropping or trying to tap into others' experiences


Waiting for someone to call out, would you touch me?
Asking for validation and understanding


Hey you! Would you help me to carry the stone?
Asking for help with a burdensome task or emotional weight


Open your heart, I'm coming home
Expressing a desire for deeper emotional intimacy and connection


But it was only a fantasy
Acknowledging the divide between fantasy and reality


The wall was too high as you can see
Identifying a physical or emotional barrier that is difficult to overcome


No matter how he tried he could not break free
Describing a feeling of being trapped or confined


And the worms ate into his brain
Using a metaphor to describe the slow erosion of one's mental state or well-being


Hey you! Out there on the road
Addressing someone who is following a prescribed path or set of expectations


Doing what you're told, can you help me?
Asking if the person is willing to deviate from expectations and offer support


Hey you! Out there beyond the wall
Calling out to someone who is isolated or separated in some way


Breaking bottles in the hall, can you help me?
Asking for assistance in a moment of distress or chaos


Hey you! Don't tell me there's no hope at all
Challenging others to maintain optimism and hope


Together we stand, divided we fall
Emphasizing the importance of unity and collaboration in achieving goals




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Written by: TOMMY STINSON

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Comments from YouTube:

Larry C

I luv artists who take on difficult arrangements, knowing most people won't like it because "it ain't like the original".....to me, true artistry lies in adapting the known and putting their own stamp on a cover.....very good

Huub De Graaff

Great band.

Simon & Moglie

Wonderful, showing Liam a little more out front, great voice too. R.I.P. my friend, I will forever miss your great playing.

Kevin McFarlane

Very good. Just catching up with some old MA videos having been a fan for a decade or so.

Antony Stringfellow

Excellent! R.I.P. Liam

Antony Stringfellow

Reminds me of the nights at the Lion Inn on Blakey Ridge..... great days!

Richard Warke

Wish theyd come to north east penna. Usa. To do a concert.

Gerard Beltran

holy! amazing!

Martan

Prima. Das Niveau stimmt. Danke.

Dénes Illés

Liam Davison..................... R.I.P.

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