Green was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and attended Benjamin E. Mays High School in southwest Atlanta.
Both of his parents were ordained ministers and he started his music career in his church. His father died when he was two years old. His mother was involved in a car crash, leaving her quadriplegic, and she died two years later in 1992 when Green was eighteen years old and his career with Goodie Mob had just begun taking off. His mother's death led him into depression, as is reflected in various songs throughout his career, including "Free" by Goodie Mob, songs on St. Elsewhere, and on The Odd Couple ("She Knows", "A Little Better"). Green also expresses his love for his mother in the song "Guess Who" from Goodie Mob's Soul Food album.
Fuck You
Cee Lo Green Lyrics
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With the girl I love and I'm like
Fuck you
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
I guess the change in my pocket
Wasn't enough, I'm like
Fuck you
And forget her too
Said, if I was richer
I'd still be with ya
Ha, oh ain't that some ssh
(Ain't that some ssh)
And although there's pain in my chest
I still wish you the best with a
Fuck you
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
Yeah I'm sorry, I can't afford a Ferrari
But that don't mean I can't get you there
I guess he's an X-box, and I'm more Atari
But the way you play your game ain't fair
I pity the fool that falls in love with you oh
(Oh ssh she's a gold digger)
Well
(Just thought you should know n**a)
Ooh, ooh, oh
I've got some news for you
Yeah go run and tell your little boyfriend
See you driving 'round town
With the girl I love and I'm like
Fuck you
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
I guess the change in my pocket
Wasn't enough, I'm like
Fuck you
And forget her too
Said, if I was richer, I'd still be with ya
Ha, ain't that some ssh
(Ain't that some ssh)
And although there's pain in my chest
I still wish you the best with a
Fuck you
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
Now I know, that I had to borrow
Beg and steal and lie and cheat
Trying to keep ya, trying to please ya
'Cause being in love with yo ass ain't cheap
I pity the fool that falls in love with you oh
(Oh ssh she's a gold digger)
Well
(Just thought you should know n**a)
Ooh, ooh, oh
I've got some news for you
Ooh I really hate your ass right now
See you driving 'round town
With the girl I love and I'm like
Fuck you
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
I guess the change in my pocket
Wasn't enough, I'm like
Fuck you
And forget her too
Said, if I was richer, I'd still be with ya
Ha, oh ain't that some ssh
(Ain't that some ssh)
And although there's pain in my chest
I still wish you the best with a
Fuck you
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Now baby, baby, baby, why'd you wanna wanna hurt me so bad?
(so bad, so bad, so bad)
I tried to tell my mamma but she told me
"This is one for your dad"
(Your dad, your dad, your dad)
Yes she did
Uh, why? Uh, why? Uh
Why lady? Oh, I love you
I still love you, oh
I see you driving 'round town
With the girl I love and I'm like
Fuck you
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
I guess the change in my pocket
Wasn't enough, I'm like
Fuck you
And forget her too
Said, if I was richer, I'd still be with ya
Ha, ain't that some shh
(Ain't that some shh)
And although there's pain in my chest
I still wish you the best with a
Fuck you
Ooh, ooh, ooh
The song “F**k You” by Cee Lo Green tells the story of a man who was in love with a woman who left him for a richer man. The song is a break-up song that expresses the anger and frustration of the singer, as he sees his former lover driving around town with another man. The man is angry because he believes that his love for her was not enough to keep her, and he feels that she used him to get money.
The lyrics are straightforward and blunt, peppered with expletives that emphasize the singer’s anger and frustration. He acknowledges that he is not rich enough to afford a Ferrari, but he refuses to let his lack of wealth make him feel inferior. He asserts that he is still worthy of love, and he wishes the woman a good life, despite his frustration with her.
The song is a commentary on the shallow nature of some relationships, where people value money over love. It is a relatable song that expresses the heartache that comes with losing someone you love, and the frustration that comes with feeling inadequate. Overall, “F**k You” is a catchy, fun song that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.
Line by Line Meaning
See you driving 'round town
I see you driving around town with the girl I love and that makes me say 'Fuck you'
With the girl I love and I'm like
I'm upset that you're driving around with the girl I love; it makes me say 'Fuck you'
Fuck you
I'm angry at you; 'Fuck you'
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
Interjection indicating strong emotions
I guess the change in my pocket
I suppose the change in my pocket wasn't enough for you, and that makes me say 'Fuck you'
Wasn't enough, I'm like
I'm upset that the change in my pocket wasn't enough for you, and that makes me say 'Fuck you'
And forget her too
I want you to forget about her, just like I'm forgetting about you; 'Fuck you'
Said, if I was richer
I said that if I were richer, I'd still be with you
I'd still be with ya
I would still be in a relationship with you if I had more money
Ha, oh ain't that some ssh
A sarcastic interjection expressing surprise and disapproval
(Ain't that some ssh)
A sarcastic interjection expressing surprise and disapproval
And although there's pain in my chest
Even though I'm hurting emotionally
I still wish you the best with a
I still want the best for you, even though I'm angry; 'Fuck you'
Yeah I'm sorry, I can't afford a Ferrari
I'm sorry I can't afford a Ferrari for you, but that doesn't mean I don't care
But that don't mean I can't get you there
I may not be able to afford a Ferrari, but I can still help you get where you need to go
I guess he's an X-box, and I'm more Atari
I'm saying that he's newer and more advanced while I'm older and less advanced
But the way you play your game ain't fair
But the way you are treating me isn't fair
I pity the fool that falls in love with you oh
I feel sorry for anyone who falls in love with you because you're a gold-digger; 'Fuck you'
(Oh ssh she's a gold digger)
Interjection expressing surprise or emphasis
Well
Interjection expressing emphasis or agreement
(Just thought you should know n**a)
Interjection expressing emphasis or warning
Ooh, ooh, oh
Interjection indicating strong emotions
I've got some news for you
I have something to tell you; 'Fuck you'
Yeah go run and tell your little boyfriend
I'm telling her to go tell her boyfriend about what I've said; 'Fuck you'
Now I know, that I had to borrow
Now I know that I had to borrow money just to keep you happy
Beg and steal and lie and cheat
I had to resort to desperate measures to keep you from leaving me
Trying to keep ya, trying to please ya
I was trying to do everything I could to keep you happy; 'Fuck you'
'Cause being in love with yo ass ain't cheap
It's expensive to be in love with you; 'Fuck you'
Ooh I really hate your ass right now
I'm saying that I really hate you right now; 'Fuck you'
Now baby, baby, baby, why'd you wanna wanna hurt me so bad?
I'm asking why she wanted to hurt me so badly
(so bad, so bad, so bad)
Repeated interjection expressing emphasis
I tried to tell my mamma but she told me
I tried to talk to my mother about it, but she didn't want to hear it
"This is one for your dad"
My mother told me to talk to my father about it instead
(Your dad, your dad, your dad)
Interjection expressing emphasis or repetition
Yes she did
Interjection expressing emphasis or agreement
Uh, why? Uh, why? Uh
Interjection expressing confusion or emphasis
Why lady? Oh, I love you
I'm saying 'Why did you do this to me?' followed by 'Oh, I love you'
I still love you, oh
I still love her, but I'm angry and hurt; 'Fuck you'
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER BROWN, THOMAS CALLAWAY, PHILIP LAWRENCE, ARI LEVINE, BRUNO MARS
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@TheWelchProductions
@@thinukawijerathne Hang in there, baby
Things are crazy
But I know your future’s bright
Hang in there, baby
There’s no maybe
Everything turns out alright
Sure, life is up and down
But trust me, it comes back around
You’re gonna love who you turn out to be
Take it from me
Hang in there, baby
@AMysteryGhost
If you guys didn’t know yet, here are the lyrics:
(Chorus):
I see you driving ‘round town with the girl I love and I’m like “FUCK YOU!”
I guess the change in pocket wasn’t enough, I’m like “fuck you and fuck her too!”
Said “If I was richer, I’d still be with you.”
Huh, now ain’t that some shit? (Ain’t that some shit?)
And although there’s pain in my chest I still wish you the best with a “Fuck you!”
(Verse 1):
Well I’m sorry, I can’t afford a Ferrari. But that don’t mean I can’t get you there.
I guess he’s and XBOX and I’m more and Atari.
Mm well the way you play your game ain’t fair
I pity the fool, that falls in love with you ohhh (Oh shit she’s a gold digger)
Well (Just thought you should know n****)
Oooooooo I’ve got some news for you,
“Yeah go run and tell your little boyfriend.”
(Chorus):
I see you driving around town with the girl I love and I’m like “Fuck you!”
I guess the change in my pocket wasn’t enough I’m like “Fuck you and fuck her too”
Said “If I was richer I’d still be with you”
Huh now ain’t that some shit? (Ain’t that some shit?)
And although there’s pain in my chest, I still wish you the best with a “Fuck you!”
(Verse 2):
Now I know, that I had to borrow, beg, and steal, and lie, and cheat
Trying to keep you, trying to please you
But being in love with your ass ain’t cheap
Now, I pity the fool that falls in love with you oh yeah (oh shit she’s a good digger)
Well (just thought you should know n****)
Oooooooooo I’ve got you news for you now ooo I really hate your ass right now
(Chorus):
I see you driving around town with the girl I love and I’m like “Fuck you!”
I guess the change in my pocket wasn’t enough I’m like “Fuck you and fuck her too!”
Said “If I was richer I’d still be with you”
Huh now ain’t that some shit? (Ain’t that some shit?)
And although there’s pain in my chest I still wish you the best with a “Fuck you!”
(Verse 3):
Now baby baby baby why’d you wanna wanna hurt me so bad? (So bad) so bad (so bad)
I tried to tell my mama but she told me, “This is one for your dad.” (Your dad) yes she did (your dad)
And I was like “uh why? Uh why? Uh why lady?!” OH “I love you” OH “I still love you” OHH
(Chorus):
I see you driving around down with the girl I love “Fuck you!”
Guess the change in my pocket wasn’t enough I’m like “Fuck you and fuck her too!”
Said “If I was richer I’d still be with you”
Huh now ain’t that some shit? (Ain’t that some shit)
And although there’s pain in my chest I still wish you the best with a “Fuck you!”
@finalpixel224
Never knew it wasn’t “forget you”. Damn radio censoring
@cillian9663
Ha ha same just figured that out
@raymonroe1983
I always sang it as Fuck you and didn't know either lol.
@annechrystelleetemengono1858
Final Pixel exactly
@SilverCometMedia
there's 2 versions. 2 different songs
@raymonroe1983
@@SilverCometMedia Not too much surprise there
@thinukawijerathne
A masterpiece for those who are going through a breakup or rejection.
@TheWelchProductions
Or just going through life
@thinukawijerathne
@@TheWelchProductions I'm having a huge heartbreak these days😭
@TheWelchProductions
@@thinukawijerathne Hang in there, baby
Things are crazy
But I know your future’s bright
Hang in there, baby
There’s no maybe
Everything turns out alright
Sure, life is up and down
But trust me, it comes back around
You’re gonna love who you turn out to be
Take it from me
Hang in there, baby