Written, produced and engineered by themselves, their debut album was released in 2007, receiving glowing reviews and earning a spot on Get Out's top 10 local albums. Later that year, they were named Best Rock Band of Phoenix (Phoenix New Times). Their single In The Music reached No. 9 on South Africa's influential TuksFM top 40.
Currently recording their second album, Kongos is releasing a single a month -- the first two have been: It's a Good Life and Come With Me Now.
"It's rare to be in on the ground floor of something that doesn't sound like anything else you might've heard before ..." (Phoenix New Times)
"Kongos sounds like no other band, not just in the Valley, but in the whole of mainstream rock music ..." (Get Out)
"Kongos are bound to make it big. Their songs are radio-ready and they have a frickin' kickin' accordion!" (Music-Critic.com)
Sites: Kongos.com (official)
Hey You Yeah You
Kongos Lyrics
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Those big old eyes had me quivering
Shivering in my boots and clothes
One look and I knew
No turning back no
I didn’t choose
Yeah you looked right through
I was putty in your hands
Hey you yeah you
On the far side of the room
You caught my eye and my body
My body it followed so soon
Hey you yeah you
There’s a hole in my heart
If only you knew
Now there’s one more
And it feels like
I’m breaking in two
Woah woah woah woo woah wo
Woah woah woah woo woah wo
I’m breaking in two
Come back to bed you said
But it wasn’t warm
Far away with your back turned
When I wake up I’m going home
One look and you knew
That I saw your pain and I saw the truth
Yeah I looked right through
Wrong time for love
Gotta do, what you gotta do, what you gotta do
Hey you yeah you
On the far side of the room
You caught my eye and my body
My body it followed so soon
Hey you yeah you
There’s a hole in my heart
If only you knew
Now there’s one more
And it feels like
I’m breaking in two
Woah woah woah woo woah wo
Woah woah woah woo woah wo
I’m breaking in two
Hey you yeah you (Woah)
There’s a hole in my heart (Woah)
If only you knew
Now there’s one more (Woah)
And it feels like (Woah)
I’m breaking in two
Woah woah woah woo woah wo
Woah woah woah woo woah wo
The lyrics of Kongos' song "Hey You Yeah You" tell a story of infatuation, vulnerability, and heartbreak. The singer enters a situation where they are immediately captivated by someone's gaze, feeling entranced and defenseless. They feel like they have no choice but to surrender to this person's power over them. The lyrics emphasize the physical and emotional pull the other person has, with lines like "You caught my eye and my body, my body it followed so soon."
However, despite the intense connection, there are obstacles preventing their relationship from blossoming. The singer sees pain and truth in the other person but is aware that the timing is wrong and they have to do what is necessary, although it is not explicitly mentioned what needs to be done. This conflict is further expressed in the repeating line, "Hey you yeah you, there's a hole in my heart, if only you knew."
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of longing, vulnerability, and dashed hopes. It explores the complexities of human connection and the internal struggle between desire and practicality.
Line by Line Meaning
I stepped in from the cold and froze
As I entered the situation, I immediately became frozen and uncertain
Those big old eyes had me quivering
Your intense gaze made me feel vulnerable and nervous
Shivering in my boots and clothes
I was trembling with fear and insecurity
One look and I knew
With just a single glance, I understood
No turning back no
There was no option to retreat
I didn’t choose
I had no control over the situation
Yeah you looked right through
You saw right through me, seeing my true feelings
I was putty in your hands
I became extremely vulnerable and malleable to your influence
Do what you do, please do, do what you do
Continue with your actions that captivate me, whatever they may be
Hey you yeah you
Referring to a specific person in the distance
On the far side of the room
Located at a distance from me within the room
You caught my eye and my body
You grabbed both my attention and physical response
My body it followed so soon
My physical movements aligned quickly with your presence
There’s a hole in my heart
I have an emotional void within me
If only you knew
If only you were aware of how I feel
Now there’s one more
Now there is an additional emotional burden
And it feels like
It creates a sensation resembling
I’m breaking in two
I am experiencing a profound emotional fracture
Come back to bed you said
You requested my presence back in bed
But it wasn’t warm
However, the atmosphere wasn't welcoming or affectionate
Far away with your back turned
You were emotionally distant, facing away from me
When I wake up I’m going home
When I regain consciousness, I will be leaving this situation
That I saw your pain and I saw the truth
I witnessed your suffering and recognized the reality of the situation
Wrong time for love
This is not the right moment to pursue romantic feelings
Gotta do, what you gotta do, what you gotta do
You have to prioritize and act based on your own needs
Hey you yeah you
Referring to a specific person in the distance
There’s a hole in my heart
I have an emotional void within me
If only you knew
If only you were aware of how I feel
Now there’s one more
Now there is an additional emotional burden
And it feels like
It creates a sensation resembling
I’m breaking in two
I am experiencing a profound emotional fracture
Hey you yeah you (Woah)
Referring to a specific person in the distance
There’s a hole in my heart (Woah)
I have an emotional void within me
If only you knew
If only you were aware of how I feel
Now there’s one more (Woah)
Now there is an additional emotional burden
And it feels like (Woah)
It creates a sensation resembling
I’m breaking in two
I am experiencing a profound emotional fracture
Woah woah woah woo woah wo
Repeating sounds expressing emotional intensity
Woah woah woah woo woah wo
Repeating sounds expressing emotional intensity
I’m breaking in two
I am experiencing a profound emotional fracture
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DYLAN GABRIEL KONGOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@paulchick3007
...As always, Dylan puts a twist on the description of relationships like no one else can. Every emotion one goes through is in and between the lines of his lyrics, and even lines that refer to hardship are still kind. Dylan just has a purity about his soul that makes it okay to allow him to take us to otherwise bittersweet places, lyrically.
@Adamdidit
I think this is Danny.
@luanagauvin5109
I love your songs so muuuuch, thank you for the great music ! :)
@crisofcydonia
I love the visuals. This song is amazing
@hannahjaffrey5388
I LOVE THIS, great job guys ❤❤
@TheSrtasofi
I love it!!!! you are amazing guys! also thanks for making a lyric video :D
@angelverdugo7177
You can tell that there's a lot of feeling in this one. Amazing.
@megantaylor6194
I need more bands like this that have a new feel but you love like an old favorite...
@samuelhenrique5997
Vcs são fodas !!
@JVan-ic6ic
This song is just waiting to go viral 😌