Hey You
David Gilmour/Rick Wright/Roger Waters 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 you 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 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 song "Hey You" by Pink Floyd is a hauntingly beautiful track that touches on themes of loneliness, isolation, and connection. The lyrics address a series of individuals who are struggling with various types of emotional pain, and it seems that the singer is reaching out across the distance, hoping to make a connection. The first verse addresses someone who is locked away, perhaps physically or emotionally, and is growing old and lonely. The singer asks if they can feel him, implying that he is reaching out to them in some way, hoping to bridge the divide between them.
The second verse goes on to address someone who is dealing with isolation and vulnerability, huddled naked by the phone, waiting for someone to reach out to them. Again, the singer asks if they can feel him, trying to make a connection through the barriers of distance and time. He implores them to open their hearts, saying that he is coming home, but there is a sense of sadness and futility about this, as if he knows that the walls between them are too high.
The final verse brings a note of anger and defiance, as the singer calls out to those who are foolishly following orders and those who are breaking things in their anger. He implores everyone to stand together, rejecting the lies that tell them there is no hope. Ultimately, the song is a powerful testament to the importance of connection in our lives, even when it seems difficult or impossible to achieve.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey you, out there in the cold
Are you alone and without warmth?
Getting lonely, getting old
Do you feel isolated and tired?
Can you feel me?
Can you sense my presence?
Hey you, standing in the aisles
Are you wandering aimlessly in public spaces?
With itchy feet and fading smiles
Are you feeling restless and unhappy?
Can you feel me?
Can you sense my presence?
Hey you, don't help them to bury the light
Don't let others extinguish your spark and enthusiasm.
Don't give in without a fight.
Don't surrender to despair easily.
Hey you, out there on your own
Do you suffer from loneliness?
Sitting naked by the phone
Are you waiting for someone to call, feeling exposed and vulnerable?
Would you touch me?
Would you connect with me emotionally?
Hey you, with you ear against the wall
Are you eavesdropping, seeking connection with others?
Waiting for someone to call out
Are you longing for someone to reach out to you?
Would you touch me?
Would you connect with me emotionally?
Hey you, would you help me to carry the stone?
Can we bear the burden together?
Open your heart, I'm coming home.
Allow me to be vulnerable with you, I wish to return to a place of emotional safety.
But it was only fantasy.
But this utopian vision was not real.
The wall was too high,
The barrier was insurmountable.
As you can see.
It is evident that this barrier is formidable.
No matter how he tried,
Despite his best attempts,
He could not break free.
He was unable to escape the constraints.
And the worms ate into his brain.
And his mind became infected with negativity and despair.
Hey you, out there on the road
Are you always following a prescribed path?
Always doing what you're told,
Are you always following others' instructions?
Can you help me?
Can you aid me in my journey?
Hey you, out there beyond the wall,
Are you living outside societal conventions?
Breaking bottles in the hall,
Are you acting destructively due to frustration?
Can you help me?
Can you aid me in my journey?
Hey you, don't tell me there's no hope at all
Don't succumb to hopelessness.
Together we stand, divided we fall.
We must unify in order to accomplish our goals.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Roger Waters
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@steffanhoffmann8937
I don't agree with either of you here.
Rogers first contemporary was Syd.
Bounced off each other from kids.
Dave Gilmore quite frankly was the Charlatan. Used skullduggery.
Furthered his career.
Roger went along with the rest in getting rid of Syd in a terribly underhanded way.
Syd has influenced generations of different genres of music in different decades. He only had two years work in him.
Incredible.
David credits Syd with being far more gifted than he but he's never said sorry.
Roger has said sorry.
Make of that what you will
@VirginiaWolf88
Pink Floyd If
If I were a swan, I'd be gone
If I were a train, I'd be late
And if I were a good man, I'd talk with you more often than I do
If I were to sleep, I could dream
If I were afraid, I could hide
If I go insane, please don't put your wires in my brain
If I were the moon, I'd be cool
If I were a rule, I would bend
If I were a good man, I'd understand the spaces between friends
If I were alone, I would cry
And if I were with you, I'd be home and dry
And if I go insane, will you still let me join in with the game?
If I were a swan, I'd be gone
If I were a train, I'd be late again
If I were a good man, I'd talk with you more often than I do
@floydcanvasmiu5575
DAVID GILMOUR with ROGER WATERS『Rehearsal 』 from『Remember That Night』at The Royal Albert Hall 2006
I'm sorry that the subtitle is English only :(
Love PINK FLOYD Forever ♪
@ati_o
floyd canvas by miu song at 00:38???
@angelroslopez4168
+Atiø Echoes
@roosdad1
It's the only language GOD understands.
@perryberman2824
floyd canvas miu Sounded for a few seconds similar to No Quarter. Love Pink Floyd. They're almost as good as Brit Floyd (Tee Hee)
@nergalshagrath6667
That song reminds me no quarter by led zeppelin but it's that song that Roger played on keyboards
@digitalsketchguy
Like a divorced couple meeting at the check-out
@oceanview2965
Perfect description.
@dennispickard7743
Yup the first thoughts would be “ where’s my money ye bitch “ lol 😂
@redplague
I was thinking of two generals meeting in the middle of a battlefield to discuss terms.