The song originally appeared on her MySpace page in 2008 alongside the songs "I Could Say" and "I Don't Know" (now known as "The Fear"), the song appeared under the title "Guess Who Batman". The song's title was then changed to "Get Wit the Brogram", it was later changed to "GWB".
Allen wrote that:
“This song is not a direct attack at anyone, it was originally written about the BNP in the UK but then I felt this issue has become relevant pretty much everywhere, we are the youth, we can make coolness for our future, its up to us. Go green and hate hate.”
However, the song might seem like a direct attack at George W. Bush and his politics. The lyrics contain common criticisms of the former American president, such as accusations of small-mindedness and warmongering. The first letters of the words in the original titles were also the same as president Bush's initials: "Guess Who Batman" and George Walker Bush.
The song was later re-titled as its current name "Fuck You". The song has also been titled as "F**k You", which is the censored version of the song. The song was written by Lily Allen and Greg Kurstin.
The song debuted at 37 in Canada, it has so far charted higher than "Smile" (86) but not as high as "The Fear" (33) despite not being released as an actual single. The song debut at 68 on the US Billboard Hot 100, it has so far charted higher than "The Fear" (80). The song charted at 154 in the UK, it is one of two songs on Lily's new album not to be released as a single but charted, the other one is "Everyone's at It" that charted at 117 on the UK Singles Chart. So, it states that "Fuck You" is actually more successful that most of Allen's previous singles, although it is not an actual single yet. In The Netherlands, the song debuted at 52 and jumped to 11 the next week on the Mega Top 100 and was released as the official second single from the album. "Fuck You" reached the No. 1 spot on iTunes Netherlands and iTunes Finland. "Fuck You" to date is Allen's biggest hit single so far in the Netherlands reaching number #3 on the Dutch Top 40, seven spots higher than her biggest hit so far: "Smile". According to Billboard magazine for the date 23rd May the song was Number 1 in the Netherlands, Belgium and Finland.
Fuck You
Lily Allen Lyrics
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Then look a bit harder
'Cause we're so uninspired, so sick and tired
Of all the hatred you harbor
So you say it's not okay to be gay
Well, I think you're just evil
You're just some racist who can't tie my laces
Your point of view is medieval
Fuck you (fuck you), fuck you very, very much
'Cause we hate what you do
And we hate your whole crew
So please, don't stay in touch (da-da-da-da-da-da-da)
Fuck you (fuck you), fuck you very, very much
'Cause your words don't translate
And it's getting quite late
So please, don't stay in touch
Do you get, do you get a little kick out of being small minded?
You want to be like your father, it's approval you're after
Well, that's not how you find it
Do you, do you really enjoy living a life that's so hateful?
'Cause there's a hole where your soul should be
You're losing control of it
And it's really distasteful
Fuck you (fuck you), fuck you very, very much
'Cause we hate what you do
And we hate your whole crew
So please, don't stay in touch (da-da-da-da-da-da-da)
Fuck you (fuck you), fuck you very, very much
'Cause your words don't translate
And it's getting quite late
So please, don't stay in touch
Fuck you, fuck you, fuck you
Fuck you, fuck you, fuck you
Fuck you
You say you think we need to go to war
Well, you're already in one
'Cause it's people like you that need to get slew
No one wants your opinion
Fuck you (fuck you), fuck you very, very much
'Cause we hate what you do
And we hate your whole crew
So please, don't stay in touch (da-da-da-da-da-da-da)
Fuck you (fuck you), fuck you very, very much
'Cause your words don't translate
And it's getting quite late
So please, don't stay in touch
Fuck you, fuck you
Fuck you, fuck you
Fuck you, fuck you
(Da-da-da-da-da-da-da)
Fuck you, fuck you
Fuck you, fuck you
Fuck you, fuck you
The lyrics to "Fuck You" by Lily Allen are a scathing rebuke of bigotry and narrow-mindedness. The song is full of biting satire and unapologetic anger, directed at those who hold hateful, exclusionary views. The opening lines encourage listeners to examine their own beliefs and look beyond the limited perspective they may have been taught or have internalized.
The song then takes aim at those who believe it is "not okay to be gay" or who cling to outdated, prejudiced views. Allen calls out individuals who think they are superior based on their race or who seek to control and manipulate others for their own gain. The chorus, with its repetition of the phrase "fuck you," is a bold and confrontational indictement of those who perpetuate hate.
The bridge of the song is particularly cutting, challenging those who enjoy being "small-minded" and suggesting that they are missing out on the joys of life. The lyrics close by turning the tables on those who advocate for war and violence, suggesting that they are the real problem that needs to be eliminated.
Overall, "Fuck You" is a powerful, cathartic expression of frustration at the prejudice and bigotry that still exist in society today.
Line by Line Meaning
Look inside
Take a look within yourself
Look inside your tiny mind
Take a closer look inside your closed-mindedness
Now look a bit harder
Scrutinize even more closely
'Cause we're so uninspired
Because we are despondent and not motivated by the likes of you
So sick and tired of all the hatred you harbor
We are tired of your constant malice and hostility
So you say
You claim
It's not okay to be gay
You maintain that being homosexual is unacceptable
Well, I think you're just evil
I believe that you are wicked
You're just some racist who can't tie my laces
You are just a xenophobic person who cannot even tie my shoes
Your point of view is medieval
Your perception of the world is outdated and primitive
Fuck you (fuck you)
I despise you
Fuck you very, very much
I really, really loathe you
'Cause we hate what you do
Because we really resent your actions
And we hate your whole crew
And we detest your entire entourage
So, please don't stay in touch (ta-rah, rah, rah, rah, rah)
Please do not communicate with us anymore
Do you get
Do you understand
Do you get a little kick out of being small-minded?
Do you get pleasure from being close-minded?
You want to be like your father
You aspire to be like your dad
It's approval you're after
You long for his validation
Well, that's not how you find it
However, that is not the way to achieve it
Do you
Are you
Do you really enjoy living a life that's so hateful?
Do you actually derive satisfaction from living a life filled with malice?
'Cause there's a hole where your soul should be
There is an absence where your humanity should reside
You're losing control a bit
You seem to be losing your grip
And it's really distasteful
And it is quite unpleasant
You say
You claim
You think we need to go to war
You believe that we must enter a conflict
Well, you're already in one
However, we are already embroiled in one
'Cause it's people like you that need to get slew
It is because of people like you that there is violence
No one wants your opinion
Nobody wants to hear your views
Ta-rah, rah, rah, rah, rah
Goodbye forever
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gregory Kurstin, Lily Allen
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Lily Allen - Fuck You - Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Look inside, look inside your tiny mind
Then look a bit harder
'Cause we're so uninspired, so sick and tired
Of all the hatred you harbour
So you say it's not okay to be gay
Well, I think you're just evil
You're just some racist who can't tie my laces
Your point of view is medieval
[Chorus]
Fuck you (Fuck you), fuck you very, very much
'Cause we hate what you do
And we hate your whole crew
So please, don't stay in touch (Da-da-da-da-da-da-da)
Fuck you (Fuck you), fuck you very, very much
'Cause your words don't translate
And it's getting quite late
So please, don't stay in touch
[Verse 2]
Do you get, do you get a little kick out of being small minded?
You want to be like your father, it's approval you're after
Well, that's not how you find it
Do you, do you really enjoy living a life that's so hateful?
'Cause there's a hole where your soul should be
You're losing control of it
And it's really distasteful
[Chorus]
Fuck you (Fuck you), fuck you very, very much
'Cause we hate what you do
And we hate your whole crew
So please, don't stay in touch (Da-da-da-da-da-da-da)
Fuck you (Fuck you), fuck you very, very much
'Cause your words don't translate
And it's getting quite late
So please, don't stay in touch
[Bridge]
Fuck you, fuck you, fuck you
Fuck you, fuck you, fuck you
Fuck you
[Verse 3]
You say you think we need to go to war
Well, you're already in one
'Cause it's people like you that need to get slew
No one wants your opinion
[Chorus]
Fuck you (Fuck you), fuck you very, very much
'Cause we hate what you do
And we hate your whole crew
So please, don't stay in touch (Da-da-da-da-da-da-da)
Fuck you (Fuck you), fuck you very, very much
'Cause your words don't translate
And it's getting quite late
So please, don't stay in touch
[Outro]
Fuck you, fuck you, fuck you
Fuck you, fuck you, fuck you
Fuck you, fuck you, fuck you
(Da-da-da-da-da-da-da)
Fuck you, fuck you, fuck you
Fuck you, fuck you, fuck you
Fuck you, fuck you, fuck you
Emilie Natalie
She makes songs with really good messages
ILOVECOOKIES ;-;
@Ban Ban Well.... she puts awareness out and the things she talks about are true she just doesn't sugar coat it
Ban Ban
The messages aren’t good but the way she sings them makes them feel jolly
Wiechen Chang
Emilie Natalie nice!
Blue Eyed Witch
I love her voice, and the lyrics are hilarious and full of emotion. Just love her x
iAmGod
I know I’m six years late but I dedicate this song to the entire human race. I’m gonna go to the sun now
punk a diddle
I'm an adult and i could sing this often. it is such a brilliant song. you go Lily, brave, lyrical brilliant, and any adult should be free to choose.
Evie_Lucy
Free to choose what? 🤔
A J
Brave? How?
King Killjoy
Ah yes. The peak of British culture.