hey you
David Gilmour/Rick Wright/Roger Waters Lyrics


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Hey you, out there in the cold
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.

Overall Meaning

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.




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Written by: Roger Waters

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glenn brock

This is 100% the original studio version of this song.

Entrerriano Charrúa

The song of my life, no doubt. Wonderful.

Mimi Spookkatje

Same here.

My ringtone on my phone and this is my funeral song when it is my time.
And not on soft volume but on volume hearing damage.🤣 No plugs aloud

Marcos 69 PubG

Em Pleno 2022 Eles Continuam os Mais Top das Galáxias de Todos O Tempos 👍👍👍👍👍👍

Nesbit

Nice, the original song over a live performance

Simon Butler

@Malikai Hoon nah it's the studio version dubbed over. That's Gilmour singing.

Malikai Hoon

No!!! Its Waters live and in color

JoaoDavid Cota D

ahahahahahaha

Angelina Rodrigues da Silva

Perfeito. 💖🎶🎸🎧

Silvio Rodrigues

100% estúdio, mas é linda de qualquer jeito. Principalmente nos versos finais quando Waters grita, exorta " Hey, vc, não me diga que não há esperanças... Juntos, podemos resistir...Divididos, nós sucumbimos. É demais!

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