Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey
Little Richard and His Band Lyrics
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Way down in Alabama
Going back to Birmingham
Way down in Alabama, oh yeah
Must be my old aunt Mary
And my good old uncle Sam
Hey, baby
Hey, child
Hey, now
Yes, tell me baby
What's been wrong with you? Whao!
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, baby
Hey, child
Hey, now
Yes, tell me baby
What's been wrong with you?
Well, bye
Bye, bye, baby bye, hoo
So long
Bye, bye, baby I'm gone
Well, bye
Bye, bye, baby bye
Well, I'm hollerin' and screamin'
Baby, please come home
Yes, I'm hollerin' and screamin'
Don't leave me all alone
Well, I'm holl'rin', I'm screamin'
Baby, please come home
The song "Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey!" by Little Richard is an upbeat and energetic tune that tells the story of someone returning to their hometown of Birmingham, Alabama. Little Richard sings about how he must be returning to see his old aunt Mary and uncle Sam. The repetition of the phrase "hey, hey, hey, hey" throughout the song adds to the fun and lively feel of the tune.
The lyrics also touch on the singer's love interest, as he hollers and screams for her to come home and not leave him alone. He asks her what's been wrong with her, showing his concern and desire to make things right. The song ends on a bittersweet note, as he bids farewell to the woman and leaves town.
Little Richard's high-energy vocals and the catchy melody make "Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey!" a classic rock and roll hit. The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years and remains a timeless favorite.
Line by Line Meaning
Going back to Birmingham
Returning to the city of Birmingham
Way down in Alabama
Which is located in the state of Alabama
Must be my old aunt Mary
I assume my aunt Mary is there
And my good old uncle Sam
And probably my uncle Sam too, who is a good person
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey there!
Hey, baby, hey child, hey now
Hey, my dear!
Yes, tell me, baby
What's been bothering you?
What's been wrong with you?
Is there anything wrong with you?
Well, bye, bye, bye, baby, bye
Goodbye, my dear
So long, bye, bye, baby I'm gone
I'm leaving now
Well, I'm hollerin' and screamin'
I'm yelling and shouting
Baby, please come home
Please come back home to me
Yes, I'm hollerin' and screamin'
I'm still yelling and shouting
Don't leave me all alone
Please don't leave me by myself
Well, I'm holl'rin', I'm screamin'
I'm shouting and screaming again
Baby, please come home
Please come back home to me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Richard Penniman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Marlene Palicz
Missing Little Richard. One of a kind. A style of his own.
Daniel Alejandro Alarcón Coya
Con un simple " H e y " puede hacer una canción...puro talento
rama89
Cuando sé tiene talento se hace un montón con poco(?
Joe Nania
THUNDER IN HIS VOICE - - FROM A THROAT OF IRON - - NO ONE EVER COULD SING LIKE LITTLE RICHARD - - !
v8pilot
In 1958 I was 14 years old in the rock'n'roll desert that was England in those days. Little Richard was from another planet.
hervé vincent
so romantic ...
Alan Fox
A little Richard song I've not heard before.
Jay Andrew
Alan Fox Same here, but it's a damn good one.
Jersey Jon
I always remember from the movie "Diner" Daniel Stern saying this was the flip-side of "Good Golly Miss Molly". That is what introduced me to this song years ago.
Sean Magee
@Jersey Jon Flip side of "Good Golly Miss Molly" 👍. I had the 'single' and the EP, on the London label. Sadly Richard has gone now, but his musical legacy is forever- the "Hard Rock" Maestro.😘