Hey You
Exies The Lyrics

, wake up
This is not enough

The song "Hey You" by The Exies is a thought-provoking piece that explores the themes of drug addiction, wasted potential, and regret. The opening lines, "Your life, mislaid, spoon-fed, well-raised," speak to the idea of privilege and the expectation of success that often accompanies it. The use of the term "mislaid" suggests that the subject may have lost their way despite having all the advantages in life.

The chorus further reinforces the theme of drug addiction with the line, "Hey you you're nodding out, what's this all about?" This suggests that the subject is under the influence of drugs and may be in danger of overdosing. The repeated use of the phrase "going down" adds to the sense of impending doom and reinforces the idea that the subject's life is spiraling out of control.

The second verse continues to explore the theme of addiction with the line, "Black tar in your veins, once new, now stained." This line is particularly poignant as it speaks to the idea that the subject may have had a bright future ahead of them, but their addiction has tarnished that potential.