Hey You
Jonas Brothers Lyrics
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Can you hear me?
Gotta know if I'm coming in clearly
Static through the speakers
In a second, your heart will be fearless
Taken for granted
Right now, you can't stand it
It's a show down
Got to scream it out loud
'Cause I'm not faking
Girl, I'm just saying
Hey you, hey you
Now we're into something new
Hey you, hey you
Now you're feeling like I do
Come on, shout it
Let's leave the past behind us
Come on, shout it out
Hey you
Not open to suggestions
I'm dreaming of you and me dancing
No one's interferin'
Gotta do it ourselves
We don't need 'em
Long as we're together
Won't want nobody else, baby
Tell me if you're ready
'Cause tonight you will see
That I'm not fakin'
Girl, I'm just sayin'
Hey you, hey you
Now we're into something new
Hey you, hey you
Now you're feeling like I do
Come on, shout it
Let's leave the past behind us
Come on, shout it out
Hey you
You doubted me
And you trusted me
And I made you see
How to find your relief
I don't know what to say
Get on your way
I gotta hear you scream
Hey you, hey you
Now we're into something new
Hey you, hey you
Now you're feeling like I do
Come on, shout it
Let's leave the past behind us
Come on, shout it out
Hey you
Hey you, hey you
Now we're into something new
Hey you, hey you
Now you're feeling like I do
Come on, shout it
Let's leave the past behind us
Come on, shout it out
Hey you
The Jonas Brothers' song "Hey You" is an upbeat track about leaving the past behind and moving forward with a new chapter in a relationship. The opening lines suggest a live performance with the mic check and questioning whether the audience can hear the singer clearly. The static through the singers may represent the obstacles in the relationship or the difficulties in communication. However, the singer assures that after the static fades away, the listener's heart will become fearless.
The following lines suggest that the singer is tired of being taken for granted and is ready to make a change. They encourage the listener to join them in screaming out loud and not faking their feelings. The chorus repeats the phrase "Hey you," which could be interpreted as the singer addressing their partner or the audience. The repetition adds an energetic and catchy element to the song.
The second verse goes on to describe the singer's dreams of dancing with their partner, free from outside opinions or interference. The lyrics illustrate a sense of togetherness and the desire to be with the partner alone. The pre-chorus reassures the partner that the singer has their best interests at heart and is not faking anything. The bridge emphasizes the dynamic between the two people, with the singer acknowledging that the other person may have had doubts and challenges along the way. However, through perseverance and communication, they were able to overcome them and move on to something new together.
Line by Line Meaning
Mic check
Testing if you can hear me
Can you hear me?
Asking if I'm coming in clearly
Gotta know if I'm coming in clearly
Need to confirm that my message is received without distortion
Static through the speakers
Unwanted noise distortion in the message
In a second, your heart will be fearless
Your heart will be strengthened in no time
Taken for granted
Not appreciated enough
Right now, you can't stand it
At the moment, you feel frustrated with the situation
Break down
Reach a climax and express emotions
It's a show down
There is a confrontation
Got to scream it out loud
Express oneself audibly
'Cause I'm not faking
My feelings are genuine
Girl, I'm just saying
I am expressing what is on my mind
Hey you, hey you
Addressing someone directly
Now we're into something new
Starting a new chapter
Now you're feeling like I do
Sharing the same feelings with someone else
Come on, shout it
Express yourself confidently
Let's leave the past behind us
Stop dwelling on the past
Come on, shout it out
Say it boldly
Not open to suggestions
Not interested in opinions of others
I'm dreaming of you and me dancing
Fantasizing about a romantic moment
No one's interferin'
No one is affecting us negatively
Gotta do it ourselves
We need to act independently
We don't need 'em
We don't require the support of anyone else
Long as we're together
As long as we are in each other's company
Won't want nobody else, baby
Will not desire anyone else
Tell me if you're ready
Ask if you're willing to take the next step
'Cause tonight you will see
You'll witness tonight
You doubted me
You didn't believe in me
And you trusted me
You put faith in me
And I made you see
Demonstrated a different perspective to you
How to find your relief
How to identify your calming method
I don't know what to say
I am speechless
Get on your way
Go ahead and start
I gotta hear you scream
I need to hear you express yourself loudly
Hey you
Addressing someone directly
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOHAN ALKENAS, NICLAS AAKE MOLINDER, JOACIM BO PERSSON, DREW RYAN SCOTT
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