HEY!
Gabriel And The Angels Lyrics
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Your walk, your talk, even your smile
Keepin' my attention focused just on you
I wonder if you're here alone
Or if you have a girl at home
Tell me I just wanna know
Then you turned around
And gestured to your boys
So I said
Hey you, hey you, hey you
I don't know your name
But I'd really like to know
Hey you, hey you, hey you
I don't know your name
But wouldn't you like to go
Somewhere to grab a bite to eat
So we can talk in privacy
And learn a bit about your personality
The huntress captured by the game
Cause my intentions weren't the same
No I'm not tryin' to take you home
So as you walk out
Say your name again
It's so hard to pronounce
So I said
Hey you, hey you, hey you
I don't know your name
But I'd really like to know
Hey you, hey you, hey you
I don't know your name
But wouldn't you like to go
Out to see a movie
I think that that would be real groovy
I know I'm sounding kinda loony
Cause that's what I like
Cause I like people watchin'
Here I go again
I see something I like
So I say
Hey you, hey you, hey you
I don't know your name
But I'd really like to know
Hey you, hey you, hey you
I don't know your name
But wouldn't you like to go
The song “Hey” by Gabriel and the Angels is an ode to the thrill of falling for someone you’ve just met and the desire to get to know them better. The first verse demonstrates the singer's fixation on the person, paying attention to their every movement and wondering if they are available. When the person appears to be leaving with their friends, the singer takes the initiative to approach them, asking if they would like to go get a bite to eat or see a movie. The lyrics express a lighthearted and playful sentiment and suggest that the singer is not expecting a long-term commitment, but simply wants to enjoy the moment.
The second verse continues with the singer expressing their feelings of attraction for the person, despite not knowing much about them. The idea of people watching is mentioned, suggesting that the singer enjoys observing others and their behaviors. The song ends with the singer continuing to pursue the person, hoping to spend more time with them.
Overall, “Hey” captures the rush of meeting someone new and the excitement of exploring the possibilities of a budding romance, but with a touch of humor and a lack of serious expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been watchin' you a while
I've been observing you for some time
Your walk, your talk, even your smile
I've noticed your movements, your conversations and expressions
Keepin' my attention focused just on you
I'm deliberately focusing my attention only on you
I wonder if you're here alone
I'm curious if you're alone
Or if you have a girl at home
Or if you have a girlfriend waiting for you at home
Tell me I just wanna know
I'm asking for you to provide me with an answer
Then you turned around
Then you suddenly faced me
And gestured to your boys
And signaled to your male friends
Like you were rollin' out
As if you were planning to leave
So I said
So I spoke to you
Hey you, hey you, hey you
Excuse me, sir
I don't know your name
I'm unaware of your name
But I'd really like to know
But I'm very interested in getting to know you
Somewhere to grab a bite to eat
A place where we can get some food
So we can talk in privacy
So we can have a private conversation
And learn a bit about your personality
And get to know your character traits better
The huntress captured by the game
I, the one usually pursuing, have now become the pursued
Cause my intentions weren't the same
Because my motives are different this time
No I'm not tryin' to take you home
No, I'm not attempting to take you back to my place
So as you walk out
As you exit the location
Say your name again
Please remind me of your name
It's so hard to pronounce
It's difficult for me to correctly say your name
Out to see a movie
To go watch a film
I think that that would be real groovy
I think it would be fantastic
I know I'm sounding kinda loony
I'm aware that I may sound strange
Cause that's what I like
Because that's what I enjoy
Cause I like people watchin'
Because I like to observe people
Here I go again
Once again, I'm approaching someone I'm interested in
I see something I like
I've noticed someone I find attractive
So I say
So I speak up to get their attention
Hey you, hey you, hey you
Excuse me, sir
I don't know your name
I'm unaware of your name
But I'd really like to know
But I'm very interested in getting to know you
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PAUL LESTER WRIGHT, N WRITER UNKNOWN
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