Hey You
Bachman¡©Turner Overdrive Lyrics
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It's alright, with me there's no regret
It's my turn, the circle game has brought me here
And I won't let down 'till every song is set
You realize now
You should have tried now, oooh
The music's gone now
You lost it somehow
Hey you, sha lalala
Wooo, sha la la
Wooo, sha la la
Hey you, you say the race is much too fast
It's okay, with me I'm keeping pace
It's my game, the music is inside my head
For every one on top there's one who can't retrace
You realize now
You should have tried now, oooh ooh
The music's gone now, you'll find out
You lost it somehow
Hey you, sha lalala
Hey you, sha lalala
Wooo, sha la la la
Wooo, sha la la la
You realize now oooh
You could have died now, oooh
The music's gone now
You lost it somehow
Hey you, hey you, sha lalala
Hey you, sha lalala
Wooo, sha la la
Wooo, sha la la
Sha lalala, hey you, hey you, hey you
Sha lalala, ba-ba-ba-baby's stupid (?)
Sha lalala, no time, no time left, no time
Sha lalala, don't let me down, don't let me down
(music and singing fades out)
The lyrics to Bachman-Turner Overdrive's song "Hey You" are about the power of music and pursuing your dreams. The song starts with the singer addressing someone who wants to change the world, telling them it's okay to follow their dreams, even if they face challenges and setbacks. The singer asserts that they won't let up until every song is set, implying a devotion to their music and a desire to make it big.
Later in the song, the lyrics reveal a sense of urgency and an acceptance that success in the music industry is not guaranteed. The singer sings, "you say the race is much too fast, it's okay, with me I'm keeping pace," indicating that they feel the pressure to keep up with others in the industry but are doing their best. The chorus repeats, with the added refrain of "You could have died now," as a reminder that pursuing a dream involves risking failure and regrets. The song ends with a fade-out of singing and music, implying that the journey for the singer continues on.
Overall, "Hey You" is a message encouraging aspiring musicians to push past obstacles and focus on their passion for music. The song's chorus, with its repetition of the phrase "hey you," creates a sense of connection between the singer and the listener, presenting the idea that anyone can strive for success. The song's upbeat tempo and use of the phrase "sha lalala" also make it a catchy and memorable track.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey you, you say you want to change the world
You have expressed interest in making a difference in the world
It's alright, with me there's no regret
I understand and accept your desire for change, and encourage you to pursue it without any hesitation or regret
It's my turn, the circle game has brought me here
I believe that I have earned my place in the music industry, and that my talent has brought me to where I am today
And I won't let down 'till every song is set
I am committed to delivering quality music to my fans, and won't let them down until every piece of music I produce is up to my standards
You realize now
I want to draw your attention to something important
You should have tried now, oooh
You may have missed an opportunity to try and pursue your dreams
The music's gone now
You have lost your passion for music
You lost it somehow
You are uncertain about how it happened, but you no longer feel the same love for music that you used to
Hey you, sha lalala
I am calling out to you with enthusiasm
Hey you, you say the race is much too fast
You are overwhelmed by the pace at which things are happening
It's okay, with me I'm keeping pace
I am comfortable with the speed of progress, and have no problem keeping up with it
It's my game, the music is inside my head
Music is my passion, my life, my game, and it's always on my mind
For every one on top there's one who can't retrace
For every successful musician, there are many others who struggle to gain traction and make it in the industry
You'll find out
In due time, you will come to realize something important
You could have died now, oooh
You may have missed out on an important opportunity that could have been life-changing
Sha lalala, hey you, hey you, hey you
I continue to call out to you with enthusiasm and encouragement
Sha lalala, ba-ba-ba-baby's stupid (?)
This line is difficult to interpret and may be nonsensical or intentionally vague
Sha lalala, no time, no time left, no time
Time is running out to pursue your dreams and make a significant impact on the world
Sha lalala, don't let me down, don't let me down
I hope that you will not disappoint me and will continue to strive towards your goals
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLES TURNER, RANDY BACHMAN, ROBIN BACHMAN
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