hey you
Cool For August Lyrics


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There is blood on the ground, washed away by the rain
There is no solution, there's no one to blame
They all have a vengeance, in a masquerade
All they have are reasons, why you should be the same
We don't need the answers, we don't look the same
What I give tomorrow, don't mean shit today
Hey you
Don't look so bad at all
Hey you
Don't look so bad at all
Two twins on the sofa, one pays the rent
The other just has a credit card, the money's spent
We don't need the answers, we don't look the same
What I give tomorrow, don't mean shit today
Hey you
Don't look so bad at all




Hey you
Don't look so bad at all

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cool For August's "Hey You" are quite enigmatic, but they touch on several Big Themes about human experience - the meaning (or lack thereof) of justice, identity, time, and the constant flux of life.


The first verse paints a picture of chaos and helplessness with "blood on the ground, washed away by the rain" - a vivid metaphor that implies violence and loss so commonplace that nature has learned to wash it away without even trying. Then comes the nihilistic statement "there's no solution, there's no one to blame" - suggesting that even when things go horribly wrong, no one is truly accountable and there's no way to make it right. The second half of the verse talks about how people wear masks of righteousness and collect reasons to justify their actions, which could be interpreted as a critique of the inherent hypocrisy and bias in the human justice system - or more broadly, the way people tend to compartmentalize their lives and values, sometimes at the cost of authenticity and empathy.


The chorus of the song offers a slightly more optimistic view - or at least an acknowledgement of the complexity of life. The repeated phrase "Hey you, don't look so bad at all" could be interpreted as a message of solidarity and encouragement in the face of all the chaos and injustice described earlier. It's a reminder that no matter how bad things get, there's still some good in everyone - or at the very least, a potential for good.


The second verse takes a more personal turn, describing two twins who lead very different lives. One twin "pays the rent" while the other "just has a credit card" which implies that one is more responsible and practical while the other is more carefree and impulsive. Again, the verse emphasizes that despite these differences, both twins are human and deserving of compassion.


Taken as a whole, "Hey You" could be seen as a meditation on the paradoxes of life - the fact that pain and pleasure, good and bad, justice and injustice all exist side by side in the world, and that sometimes all we can do is accept the messiness and keep going.


Line by Line Meaning

There is blood on the ground, washed away by the rain
A violent incident has taken place, and evidence of it remains on the ground.


There is no solution, there's no one to blame
The situation is dire and there is no clear way to solve it, nor is there anyone specifically responsible for it.


They all have a vengeance, in a masquerade
The people involved are all seeking revenge, however it's being done through hidden motives and masks.


All they have are reasons, why you should be the same
The people involved have arguments for why others should join in taking revenge.


We don't need the answers, we don't look the same
The person singing doesn't feel the need to have all of the answers or to conform to what others believe.


What I give tomorrow, don't mean shit today
Plans for the future can change quickly, and what you intend to do may become irrelevant in the present moment.


Hey you Don't look so bad at all
The singer is addressing someone, and noting that they don't appear to be in bad shape despite the chaotic situation around them.


Two twins on the sofa, one pays the rent The other just has a credit card, the money's spent
There are siblings living together, one of whom is financially responsible while the other is frivolous with their spending.


Hey you Don't look so bad at all
The singer is emphasizing their previous statement, that the person they're addressing doesn't appear to be in terrible shape despite the circumstances.




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