Started simply as a "crazy, but just may work" idea, Celtic Pink Floyd has some amazing vocalists and musicians contributing their expertise to this twelve-track CD. Arrangers, producers and musicians, Damon Stout & Brian Stout are the guilty parties behind the madness, all while working in conjunction with producer Michael Vail Blum to form a hybrid of traditional Celtic music combined with classic rock. A portion of the CD’s proceeds will be donated to the VH1 Save The Music Foundation.
Who's Who: So far we have Marian Tomas Griffin vocals, Michael Kelly vocals, fiddle, bodhrán and bones, Patrick D'Arcy on uilleann pipes, whistles, and bodhrán, Sam Morrison vocals, Bob Boulding acoustic and electric guitar, Pat Mac Swyney on mandolin and banjo, and Laura Solter, vocals, with Michael Vail Blum co-producing. Damon Stout & Brian Stout are producing and arranging the material, as well as playing guitar, bass, percussion, accordion, and whistle.
hey you
Celtic Pink Floyd Lyrics
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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
Always 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
The lyrics to Hey You by Celtic Pink Floyd are full of complex emotions, leaving the listener with many ways to interpret them. Despite this, an underlying theme throughout the song is a sense of loneliness and a yearning for connection. The first verse contains two separate addresses, one to someone who is isolated and in need of company, and the other to someone who is present but disengaged, perhaps from their own feelings. The singer asks if they can "feel" them, which implies a desire for emotional connection.
The second verse continues with this idea of longing for intimacy, as the singer addresses someone on their own, "sitting naked by the phone." The repetition of the question "Would you touch me?" reinforces the theme of yearning for physical touch and connection. The line "would you help me to carry the stone?" is a metaphor for sharing burdens and offering support to one another, further highlighting the theme of connection.
The final verse turns more towards a feeling of frustration with societal and cultural expectations, as the singer addresses someone who is "always doing what you're told." The image of "breaking bottles in the hall" suggests a sense of rebelliousness and a desire to break free from constraints. The final line "together we stand, divided we fall" calls for unity in the face of adversity and implies that isolation and individualism ultimately lead to failure.
Overall, the lyrics to Hey You are a poignant reflection on the complexities of human relationships, highlighting the importance of emotional connection and support in navigating the struggles of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey you, out there in the cold
Addressing a person who is out in the cold and feeling isolated
Getting lonely, getting old
Acknowledging that the person feels lonely and is getting old
Can you feel me?
Asking the person if they can empathize with the singer
Hey you, standing in the aisles
Addressing a person who is standing in the aisles, perhaps at a concert or event
With itchy feet and fading smiles
Acknowledging that the person is restless and losing enthusiasm
Can you feel me?
Asking the person if they can empathize with the singer
Hey you, don't help them to bury the light
Urging the person not to let their light fade or be extinguished by others
Don't give in without a fight
Encouraging the person to resist and fight back
Hey you, out there on your own
Addressing a person who is alone
Sitting naked by the phone
Painting a picture of vulnerability and waiting for someone else to reach out
Would you touch me?
Asking the person to make a connection with the singer
Hey you, with your ear against the wall
Addressing a person who is listening in, perhaps to a private conversation
Waiting for someone to call out
Confirming that the person is waiting for someone else to initiate contact
Would you touch me?
Asking the person to make a connection with the singer
Hey you, would you help me to carry the stone?
Asking the person for help and support
Open your heart, I'm coming home
Encouraging the person to be receptive and welcoming to the singer
But, it was only a fantasy
Admitting that a previous scenario was just a daydream and not reality
The wall was too high
Acknowledging that there is a barrier preventing progress
As you can see
Indicating that the obstacle is apparent and visible
No matter how he tried
Confirming that the person made an effort but failed
He could not break free
Concluding that the obstacle was insurmountable
And the worms ate into his brain
Metaphorically referring to negative thoughts consuming the person
Hey you, out there on the road
Addressing a person who is traveling
Always doing what you're told
Acknowledging that the person is following orders or expectations
Can you help me?
Asking the person for assistance
Hey you, out there beyond the wall
Addressing a person who is separated from the singer by a figurative 'wall'
Breaking bottles in the hall
Indicating that the person is acting recklessly or destructively
Can you help me?
Asking the person for assistance
Hey you, don't tell me there's no hope at all
Discouraging the person from giving up completely
Together we stand, divided we fall
Expressing the importance of unity and cooperation
Writer(s): George Roger Waters
Contributed by Emily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.