Hey Ya
Julia van der Toorn Lyrics


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My baby dont mess around
because she loves me so
and this i know fo sho
But does she really wanna
but cant stand to see me
walk out the door
Dont try to fight the feelin
cause the thought alone
is killin me right now
Thank god for mom and dad
for stickin together
cause we dont know how
heeeeeeeeeeeey yaaaa
heeey ya
Heeeeeeeeeeeey yaaaa
heeey ya
Heeeeeeeeeeeey yaaaa
heeey ya
Heeeeeeeeeeeey yaaaa
heeey ya
You think u got it
ohhh u think u got it
but got it just dont get it
cause theres nothing at allll
ah allllll ah allllll
ah alll ah allllll
We get together
ohhh we get together
but seperate's always better
when's theres feelings involed
ah alllll ah allllll
ah alllll ah allllll
If what they say is "nothing is foreverrr"
then what makes then what makes
then what makes then what makes
then what makes love the exeception
So why-o why-o
why-o why-o why-o
are we so in denial
when we know we're not happy here
(ya'll dont wanna hear me you just wanna dance)
heeeeeeeeeeeey yaaaa
heeey ya
(dont want to meet your daddy)
heeeeeeeeeeeey yaaaa
(just want you in my caddy)
heeey ya
(dont want to meet your momma)
heeeeeeeeeeeey yaaaa
(just want to make you comma)
heeey ya
Heeeeeeeeeeeey yaaaa
(im im im just being honest)
heeey ya
hey! alright now alright now fellas
(yeaaa) now whats cooler than being cool? (ice cold!!)
I cant hear ya i say whats.whats cooler than being cool (ice cold!!!)
Alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright,
alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright
Ok now ladies (yeeaaaa) we gon break this thing down in just a few seconds
now dont have me break this thing down for nothing i wanna see ya'll on ur badddest behavior
lend me some sugar
i am ur neighbor
Ah hear we go now
Shake it sh shake it
shake it sh shake it
shake it sh shake it
shake it
shake it sh shake it
shake it like a polaroid picture
shake it sh shake it
shake it sh shake it
shake it sh shake it
shake it sugar
shake it like a polaroid picture
Now all beyonces and lucy lui's
and baby dolls get on the floor
u know what to dooooooooo
u know what to dooooooooo
ahhh u kno what to do
heeeeeeeeeeeey yaaaa
heeey ya
Heeeeeeeeeeeey yaaaa
heeey ya
Heeeeeeeeeeeey yaaaa
heeey ya
Heeeeeeeeeeeey yaaaa
heeey ya
Heeeeeeeeeeeey yaaaa
heeey ya




Heeeeeeeeeeeey yaaaa
heeey ya

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Julia van der Toorn's song Hey Ya describe the singer's deep love for his partner who reciprocates the same feelings but has trouble expressing them. It is implied that the singer is afraid that his partner might be cheating on him since she does not want him to leave, but she cannot bear to see him go. The lyrics show how the fear of losing someone you love can be overwhelming and how it can hurt deeply. The song asks the question of why people stay in relationships that do not make them happy and challenges the idea of love being an exception to the rule of things not lasting forever.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Hey Ya" multiple times and seems to encourage listeners to let go of their problems and just dance. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy tune create a surreal atmosphere that makes the theme of the song much lighter. The lyrics' repetition of "shake it like a Polaroid picture" encourages people to celebrate and dance regardless of their circumstances.


Line by Line Meaning

My baby dont mess around
My significant other does not play games


because she loves me so
Since she loves me deeply


and this i know fo sho
I am certain of this fact


But does she really wanna
However, I am unsure if she truly desires to


but cant stand to see me
Despite the fact that she cannot bear to watch me


walk out the door
Leave the relationship


Dont try to fight the feelin
Do not resist those emotions


cause the thought alone
The mere thought of it


is killin me right now
Is causing me immense pain presently


Thank god for mom and dad
I express my gratitude to my parents


for stickin together
For remaining committed to each other


cause we dont know how
As we are ignorant of how to do so


heeeeeeeeeeeey yaaaa
Lyrics repeated for effect


heeey ya
Lyrics repeated for effect


You think u got it
You presume to comprehend


ohhh u think u got it
You truly believe that you grasp it


but got it just dont get it
But you just do not understand it after all


cause theres nothing at allll
Since there is nothing there whatsoever


ah allllll ah allllll
Lyrics repeated for effect


We get together
We come together as a pair


ohhh we get together
We often get together


but seperate's always better
But being apart is preferable


when's theres feelings involed
When emotions are involved


ah alllll ah allllll
Lyrics repeated for effect


If what they say is "nothing is foreverrr"
If the common wisdom stating, "nothing lasts forever," is true


then what makes then what makes
Then why may we assert that


then what makes then what makes
What reasons support the assertion that


then what makes then what makes love the exeception
What reasoning permits love to be an exception to this rule


So why-o why-o
So, why oh why


why-o why-o why-o
Lyrics repeated for effect


are we so in denial
Are we denying the inevitable


when we know we're not happy here
When we recognize that we are unhappy in this situation


(ya'll dont wanna hear me you just wanna dance)
A commentary that people prefer to dance than to listen to deeper meanings


heeeeeeeeeeeey yaaaa
Lyrics repeated for effect


(dont want to meet your daddy)
I do not wish to meet your father


heeeeeeeeeeeey yaaaa
Lyrics repeated for effect


(just want you in my caddy)
I merely desire you in my Cadillac car


heeey ya
Lyrics repeated for effect


(dont want to meet your momma)
I do not care to meet your mother


heeeeeeeeeeeey yaaaa
Lyrics repeated for effect


(just want to make you comma)
I simply aspire to take you to new heights


heeey ya
Lyrics repeated for effect


(im im im just being honest)
I am emphasizing that I am merely speaking truthfully


hey! alright now alright now fellas
Attention men in the audience


(yeaaa)
Lyrics repeated for effect


now whats cooler than being cool? (ice cold!!)
Rhetorical question asking what is even cooler than being cool, responded to with "ice cold"


I cant hear ya i say whats.whats cooler than being cool (ice cold!!!)
Repeating the question, stating it louder this time


Alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright, alright
Lyrics repeated for effect


Ok now ladies (yeeaaaa) we gon break this thing down in just a few seconds
Addressing the women in the audience, promising to break this song down in just a few seconds


now dont have me break this thing down for nothing i wanna see ya'll on ur badddest behavior
Urging the women to show their wildest behavior


lend me some sugar
Can you give me some sugar?


i am ur neighbor
I am your neighbor


Ah hear we go now
Here we go


Shake it sh shake it
Shake it, repeatedly


shake it sh shake it
Lyrics repeated for effect


shake it sh shake it
Lyrics repeated for effect


shake it
Shake it


shake it sh shake it
Lyrics repeated for effect


shake it like a polaroid picture
Shake it very vigorously


shake it sh shake it
Lyrics repeated for effect


shake it sh shake it
Lyrics repeated for effect


shake it sh shake it
Lyrics repeated for effect


shake it sugar
Shake it, my love


shake it like a polaroid picture
Shake it very vigorously


Now all beyonces and lucy lui's
Addressing all women in the audience


and baby dolls get on the floor
Requesting that they get onto the dance floor


u know what to dooooooooo
You know what to do


u know what to dooooooooo
You know what to do


ahhh u kno what to do
Lyrics repeated for effect


heeeeeeeeeeeey yaaaa
Lyrics repeated for effect


heeey ya
Lyrics repeated for effect


Heeeeeeeeeeeey yaaaa
Lyrics repeated for effect


heeey ya
Lyrics repeated for effect


Heeeeeeeeeeeey yaaaa
Lyrics repeated for effect


heeey ya
Lyrics repeated for effect


Heeeeeeeeeeeey yaaaa
Lyrics repeated for effect


heeey ya
Lyrics repeated for effect


Heeeeeeeeeeeey yaaaa
Lyrics repeated for effect


heeey ya
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My baby don't mess around
Because she loves me so
And this I know for sure.
But does she really wanna
But can't stand to see me
Walk out the door.

Don't try to fight the feeling
'Cause the thought alone is killing me right now.
Thank god for mom and dad
For sticking two together
'Cause we don't know how...

Hey... ya.
Hey ya.
Hey... ya.
Hey ya.

You think you've got it
Oh, you think you've got it
But you just don't get it
'Til there's nothing at all
We get together
Oh, we get together
But separate's always better when there's feelings involved
If what they say is "Nothing is forever"
Then what makes,
Then what makes
Love the exception
So why you, why you
Why you, why you, why you always so in denial
When you know we're not happy here...
And now we're singing

Hey... ya.
Hey ya.
Hey... ya.
Hey ya.
Hey... ya.
Hey ya.
Hey... ya.
Hey ya.

Now we're singing
Hey.ya.
Shake it, shake, shake it, shake it (oh oh)
Now we're singing
Hey.ya
Shake it, shake it, shake, shake it, shake it, shake it (oh oh)

Now we're singing
Hey.ya
Shake it, shake it, shake, shake it, shake it, shake it (oh oh)
Shake it, shake, shake it, shake, shake it

Hey... ya.
Hey ya.
Hey... ya.
Hey ya.
Hey... ya.
Hey ya.
Hey... ya.
Hey ya.

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All comments from YouTube:

Lovely Sister

She is the best....can't stop listening!!!!

Dani

I've literally listening to covers of hey ha and hers and this is one of the best she has the emotion with the original spunk

Night Has Fallen

OMG this is absolutely amazing!

yaidalis

She is great. I Love it!

Sofía Simonetti

es muuy buena!!

meneertje peddington

Veel the weinig views... Een van de beste zangeressen van deze tijd

Dewi Klijn

Super goed! Je wordt er helemaal vrolijk van

leonie de feijter

echt een superr nummer, wordt er helemaal vrolijk van!!! :D Xx

Splut Venny

Beter dan het originele!

ilaydasuela

Oooh echt super mooi!! Hier word je toch helemaal vrolijk van?!!!

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