Hey Baby ....
DJ Ötzi Lyrics


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Okay señoritas y caballeros, and ladies and gentlemen
Okay put your hands up in the air, put your hands in the air, everybody sing now

Uno, dos, tres, quatro

Hey, hey baby
(Ooh aah)
I wanna know (oh ooh)
If you'll be my girl

Two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight

Hey, hey baby
(Ooh aah)
I wanna know (oh ooh)
If you'll be my girl

When I saw you walking down the street
I said that's the kind of girl I'd like to meet
She's so pretty, looks just fine
I'm gonna make her mine, all mine

Hey, hey baby
(Ooh aah)
I wanna know (oh ooh)
If you'll be my girl

Come on, everybody in the house, yeah

Hey, hey baby
(Ooh aah)
I wanna know (oh ooh)
If you'll be my girl

When you turn and walk away
That's when I want to say
Come on baby give me a whirl
I wanna know, I wanna know

When you turn and walk away
That's when I want to say
Come on baby give me a whirl
I wanna know if you'll be my girl

Hey, hey baby
(Ooh aah)
I wanna know (oh ooh)
If you'll be my girl

Come on now

Hey, hey baby
(Ooh aah)
I wanna know (oh ooh)
If you'll be my girl

Everybody now

Hey, hey baby
(Ooh aah)
I wanna know (oh ooh)
If you'll be my girl

And now it's party time

Hey, hey baby
(Ooh aah)
I wanna know (oh ooh)
If you'll be my girl

Hey, hey baby
(Ooh aah)
I wanna know (oh ooh)
If you'll be my girl

Hey, hey baby
(Ooh aah)
I wanna know (oh ooh)
If you'll be my girl

Hey, hey baby
(Ooh aah)




I wanna know (oh ooh)
If you'll be my girl

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of DJ Ötzi's "Hey Baby" tell the story of a man who is taken aback by the beauty of a woman he sees walking down the street. He is determined to make her his and sings to her, asking if she will be his girl. The repetitive and catchy chorus, "Hey, hey baby, I wanna know if you'll be my girl," is a plea to the woman to give him a chance and start a relationship with him. The song's rhythm and upbeat melody create a festive atmosphere that makes it perfect for a party or night out with friends.


While the lyrics may seem simple and straightforward, the song's success lies in its ability to connect with a wide audience. The chorus is easy to sing along to, and the melody is upbeat and catchy. The lyrics are relatable, as everyone has experienced a crush on someone they've seen on the street or in a social setting. The song's simplicity has earned it a place in the canon of classic pop songs and made it a favorite at parties and karaoke bars around the world.


The success of "Hey Baby" is due in part to DJ Ötzi's unique musical style. A mix of Europop and traditional Austrian folk music, he has been credited with originating the "Schlagerpop" genre. "Hey Baby" became a global phenomenon, reaching the top of the charts in several European countries, as well as Canada and Australia. The song was also featured in the movie "Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights" and has been covered by several artists.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, hey baby (Ooh aah) I wanna know (oh ooh) If you'll be my girl
The singer is expressing his interest in a woman and is asking if she would consider being in a relationship with him.


When I saw you walking down the street I said that's the kind of girl I'd like to meet She's so pretty, looks just fine I'm gonna make her mine, all mine
The singer observes the woman he's interested in and finds her to be attractive. He decides that he wants to pursue her and make her his.


Come on baby give me a whirl I wanna know, I wanna know
The singer is asking the woman to give him a chance to show her that he is worthy of her affection.


And now it's party time
The singer is celebrating the possibility of a relationship and having a good time.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bruce Channel, Margaret Cobb

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@patrickstocks3986

Hey, hey hey baby!
I want to know if you'll be my girl
Hey, hey hey baby!
I want to know if you'll be my girl
When I saw you walking down the street
I said that's a kind girl I'd like to meet
She's so pretty, Lord she's fine
I'm gonna make her mine, all mine

Hey, hey hey baby!
I want to know if you'll be my girl
When you turned and walked away
That's when I want to say
C'mon baby, give me a whirl
I want to know if you'll be my girl

Hey, hey hey baby!
I want to know if you'll be my girl
When you turned and walked away
That's when I want to say
C'mon baby, give me a whirl
I want to know if you'll be my girl

Hey, hey hey baby!
I want to know if you'll be my girl
Hey, hey hey hey hey, baby
C'mon, baby now



All comments from YouTube:

@DownundaThunda

HUUUUUGE nostalgia hit. This song was played at just about every School disco that I ever went to.

@Chloe4656.

Same

@rositaclaes1738

leuk muziek

@BuzzLightyear66

Same. You know the naughties experience

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@DownundaThunda

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@Squidward

Every Australian pub ever playing this song while the whole pub sings along brought me here

@joeushiha8585

Australia, for real? Didn’t knew that this song was so popular xD

@danielz.3839

@@joeushiha8585 He friggin means Austria but ok.

@drs_21

@@danielz.3839 nope he’s definitely talking about Australia, most people here know it

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