Hey You
Dr. Sin Lyrics


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You told me that
You're all alone
And feeling bad, bad to the bone

You must keep it up
No matter what they do
If you think men don't cry
You must be blind

You've been a prisoner for your whole life
You cannot even remember your name

Hey you! Don't say to me - you've never been a fool
Never cry, never lie - Have you ever been afraid to die
Hey you! Sometimes it's hard, it's hard
To face the truth - It almost always brings us pain
Have you ever felt this pain before

You shook my hand - You looked away
Are you afraid? Or maybe shy
To contemplate your own mistakes




You've been a victim of your fate
You're the only one - Who can really help yourself

Overall Meaning

The song "Hey You" by Dr. Sin is a song with a message about overcoming adversity and the importance of facing the truth. In the first verse, the singer is talking to someone who is feeling bad and alone, assuring them that it's okay to feel those emotions. The chorus, "Hey You," is a call to action, telling the person not to deny their emotions and to face the truth even if it brings pain.


The second verse is more direct, referencing the person's past as a prisoner of some sort and their struggle with self-help. The bridge asks the person if they've ever felt the pain that comes with facing the truth and directly challenges them not to be afraid to cry or lie. The final verse is a plea from the singer to the other person, acknowledging their fear and encouraging them to confront their own mistakes in order to find freedom and inner peace.


The song's message is clear: being truthful with yourself and others is hard but ultimately necessary for personal growth and healing. It's a message that resonates with many people, making "Hey You" a timeless rock classic.


Line by Line Meaning

You told me that
You confided in me


You're all alone
You feel completely isolated


And feeling bad, bad to the bone
You're feeling terrible, to the core


You must keep it up
You need to keep going


No matter what they do
Regardless of what others try to do to you


If you think men don't cry
If you think it's not acceptable for men to cry


You must be blind
You're mistaken


You've been a prisoner for your whole life
You've been held back your entire life


You cannot even remember your name
You feel lost and disconnected from your identity


Hey you! Don't say to me - you've never been a fool
Don't try to tell me you've never made a mistake


Never cry, never lie - Have you ever been afraid to die
Have you ever felt true vulnerability or fear of death


Hey you! Sometimes it's hard, it's hard
Sometimes life is tough


To face the truth - It almost always brings us pain
It's difficult to confront reality, and that often hurts


Have you ever felt this pain before
Have you experienced this kind of hurt


You shook my hand - You looked away
You acted distant and uncomfortable


Are you afraid? Or maybe shy
Are you scared or introverted


To contemplate your own mistakes
To really think on and analyze your own faults


You've been a victim of your fate
You feel like your destiny has been out of your control


You're the only one - Who can really help yourself
Ultimately, you're the only person who can make a true difference in your life




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