Known on one hand for their brilliantly executed, country/bluegrass reworking of Pink Floyd’s classic The Wall, Luther and the band have also recorded and released three all-original albums, Hurtin' For Certain (1997), Rogers Waltz (1999), the valentine gone awry, Guitar Pickin' Martyrs (2003), and the recently released, Instrumentality. Also to boot, they made two cds of original childrens music under the guise of Butterfingers.
From its release internationally in 2001, Rebuild the Wall (Universal/Backporch), opened up doors for 'the Wrongs to play over 500 shows of old-country, inspired music across the continent. He has recently had three of his songs used in the CTV television show, "Robson Arms", and his song "Tumbler Ridge" is part of the soundtrack in Ron Mann's documentary film about Woody Harrelson entitled, "Go Further". And at the request of the Goodman family Luther contributed a version of "The City Of New Orleans", to a recently released cd that pays tribute to folk legend Steve Goodman.
Currently Luther is dividing his time between recording others, performing with ‘the Wrongs, touring as a solo act, and collaborating on a traveling revue known as the "Hootenanny Revue". The show features a plethora of Canadian, alt-country stars including Jenny Whitleley, Carolyn Mark, Oh Susanna, Hank & Lily and Shuyler Jansen.
He's also passionately working away on a new LW solo cd that looks to be deviating from the rootsy path so well traveled in the past, but we will see...
hey you
Luther Wright & The Wrongs Lyrics
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Getting lonely getting old
Can you feel me?
Hey you standing in the aisles
With itchy feet and fading smiles
Can you feel me?
Hey you don't help them to bury the light
Don't give in without a fight
Hey you out there on your own
Sitting naked by the phone
Would you touch me?
Hey you with you ear against the wall
Waiting for someone to call out
Would you touch me?
Hey you, would you help me to carry the stone?
Open your heart, I'm coming home
But it was only fantasy
The wall was too high
As you can see
No matter how he tried
He could not break free
And the worms ate into his brain
Hey you, out there on the road
Always doing what you're told
Can you help me?
Hey you, out there beyond the wall
Breaking bottles in the hall
Can you help me?
Hey you, don't tell me there's no hope at all
Together we stand, divided we fall
The lyrics of Luther Wright & The Wrongs' song, "Hey You," speak of loneliness and isolation in a crowd. It starts with the line, "Hey you out there in the cold, getting lonely, getting old, can you feel me?" This line sets the tone for the rest of the song which speaks of isolation and the desire for connection. The next few lines say, "Hey you standing in the aisles, with itchy feet and fading smiles, can you feel me?" These lines seem to suggest that the person is bored and feels stuck, and that they're searching for something more.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey you out there in the cold
Addressing someone who may be feeling isolated
Getting lonely getting old
Feeling disconnected and aging with nobody to share it with
Can you feel me?
Asking if they understand these emotions
Hey you standing in the aisles
Talking to someone aimlessly wandering through life
With itchy feet and fading smiles
Feeling unfulfilled and unhappy, yet continuing to move through life without purpose
Can you feel me?
Asking if they understand these emotions
Hey you don't help them to bury the light
Encouraging the listener to resist conformity and preserve their individuality
Don't give in without a fight
Asserting that the listener should fight to maintain their identity
Hey you out there on your own
Addressing someone who may be feeling completely alone
Sitting naked by the phone
Feeling vulnerable and waiting for someone to reach out
Would you touch me?
Asking for human connection
Hey you with you ear against the wall
Speaking to someone who is trying to listen in on the outside world
Waiting for someone to call out
Hoping to hear a message or be reached out to
Would you touch me?
Asking for human connection
Hey you, would you help me to carry the stone?
Asking for someone to help carry the burden
Open your heart, I'm coming home
Asking for love and acceptance
But it was only fantasy
Acknowledging that some desires may be impossible to achieve
The wall was too high
Suggesting that an obstacle was insurmountable
As you can see
Illustrating that the outcome was obvious
No matter how he tried
Despite every effort that was made
He could not break free
The obstacle was unsurpassable
And the worms ate into his brain
The situation was so distressing and inescapable that it began to consume and corrupt the mind
Hey you, out there on the road
Addressing someone who may be busy, but without a clear direction
Always doing what you're told
Living life in a state of submission to others' demands and expectations
Can you help me?
Asking for assistance and guidance
Hey you, out there beyond the wall
Addressing someone who is an outsider
Breaking bottles in the hall
Acting out in frustration and anger
Can you help me?
Asking for assistance and guidance
Hey you, don't tell me there's no hope at all
Encouraging the listener to maintain hope in the face of difficulties
Together we stand, divided we fall
Emphasizing the power in unity and coming together
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OWEN PARKER, SACHA COLLISSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bellpebber63
I heard this on the radio and it gave me metaphorical whiplash
@larsthetonberry
This is FANTASTIC
@chrismycyk3984
Absolutely love this cover. Heard it on county fm.
@simonpicken6055
Wow
@incaspathway8595
Exactly who t f is Pink Flyod???? ;8(
@robertbergen6883
They are an Engilsh rock band from Lonodn formed in 1956. ;-) Sincerely though, thanks for pointing out the typo! The errant ordering of letters and/or numbers can be very impactful.
@incaspathway8595
@Robert Bergen Lol yep I get it , I was just goofing on it lol
@simonpicken6055
Wow