Hey Ya
Michael Schulte Lyrics
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Because she loves me so
And this I know for sure.
Uh, But does she really wanna
But can't stand to see me
Walk out the door.
Don't try to fight the feelin'
'Cause the thought alone is killing me right now.
For sticking two together
'Cause we don't know how...
UH!
Hey... ya.
Hey ya.
Hey... ya.
Hey ya.
Hey... ya.
Hey ya.
Hey... ya.
Hey ya.
You think you've got it
Oh, you think you've got it
But got it 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, then what makes
Then what makes, what makes, what makes love the exception
So why you, why you
Why you, why you, why you are we so in denial
When we know we're not happy here...
Y'all don't want me here you just wanna dance
Hey... ya. (OH OH)
Hey ya. (OH OH)
Hey... ya. (Don't want to meet your daddy, OH OH)
Hey ya. (Just want you in my Caddy OH OH)
Hey... ya. (OH OH, don't want to meet yo' mama OH OH)
Hey ya. (Just want to make you cumma OH OH)
Hey... ya. (I'm, OH OH I'm, OH OH)
Hey ya. (I'm just being honest OH OH, I'm just being honest)
Hey, alright now
Alright now fellas yeah!
Now what's cooler than bein' cool?
(ICE COLD!)
I can't hear ya'
I say what's, what's cooler than bein' cool?
(ICE COLD!)
Whooo...
Alright, alright, alright, alright
Alright, alright, alright, alright
Alright, alright, alright, alright
Alright, alright,
OK now ladies (yeah!)
Now we gon' break this thing down in just a few seconds
Now don't have me to break this thing down for nothing
Now I wanna see y'all on your baddest behavior
Lend me some sugar, I am your neighbor
Uh! Here we go know...
Shake it, shake, shake it, shake it (oh oh)
Shake it, shake it, shake, shake it, shake it, shake it (oh oh)
Shake it, shake it like a Polaroid Picture, shake it, shake it
Shh you got to, shake it, shh shake it, shake it, got to shake it
(Shake it sugar) shake it like a Polaroid Picture
Now all Beyoncé's and Lucy Liu's
And baby dolls, get on the floor
(Get on the floor)
You know what to do.
You know what to do.
You know what to do!
Hey... ya. (OH OH)
Hey ya. (OH OH)
Hey... ya. (OH OH)
Hey ya. (Uh oh, Hey ya)
Hey... ya. (OH OH)
Hey ya. (Uh, uh, OH OH)
Hey... ya. (OH OH)
Hey ya. (OH OH)
The song "Hey Ya" by Michael Schulte is a reflective track that highlights the emotional complexities that arise in romantic relationships. The singer is involved in a relationship that is seemingly perfect but still questions whether his partner's love for him is genuine. He feels that his significant other does not want him to leave but wonders if it is out of love or fear of being alone. Despite his doubts, the singer admits that the mere thought of losing his partner is unbearable. He credits his parents for being together and wonders why it is challenging for some to keep a romantic relationship.
The chorus "Hey Ya," which repeats throughout the song, is a celebration of love and togetherness. It is an encouragement to stay close to loved ones even when things seem hard. The song's bridge notes the confusion that arises from concerns about a partner's love and the difficulty in accepting that relationships can have an expiration date. The lyrics advise against denial and instead suggest honestly facing the challenges of a relationship. The song implies that it is better to revel in the good memories than to stay stuck in an unhappy relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
My baby don't mess around
My significant other does not play around
Because she loves me so
Because she is in love with me and cares for me deeply
And this I know for sure.
I am positive about the depth of her love
Uh, But does she really wanna
However, I am uncertain of her desire
But can't stand to see me
She cannot bear to witness me
Walk out the door.
Leave or depart this moment
Don't try to fight the feelin'
Do not resist what you know you are feeling
'Cause the thought alone is killing me right now.
Thinking about it is causing me great pain and anxiety right now
Uh, thank god for mom and dad
I thank my parents for being there for me
For sticking two together
For being together and staying loyal to each other
'Cause we don't know how...
Because we are uncertain about how to handle this situation
Hey... ya.
Hey ya
Hey ya.
Hey ya
Hey... ya.
Hey ya
Hey ya.
Hey ya
Hey... ya.
Hey ya
Hey ya.
Hey ya
Hey... ya.
Hey ya
Hey ya.
Hey ya
You think you've got it
You contemplate that you grasp what is going on
Oh, you think you've got it
Oh, you envision that you understand the situation
But got it just don't get it
However, you're not getting it just because you believe you got it
'Til there's nothing at all
Until you have nothing
We get together
We unite
Oh, we get together
Oh, we come together
But separate's always better when there's feelings involved
Separation is always better when one is emotionally invested
If what they say is "Nothing is forever"
If the belief is 'nothing lasts forever'
Then what makes, then what makes, then what makes
What causes, what causes, what causes
Then what makes, what makes, what makes love the exception
Then what makes love the one thing that is the exception
So why you, why you
So, I need to know
Why you, why you, why you are we so in denial
Why do we avoid the truth
When we know we're not happy here...
Although we know we are unhappy here
Y'all don't want me here you just wanna dance
They do not want me here; they only want to consume themselves in dancing
Hey... ya. (OH OH)
Hey ya
Hey ya. (OH OH)
Hey ya
Hey... ya. (Don't want to meet your daddy, OH OH)
Hey ya - I do not want to meet your father
Hey ya. (Just want you in my Caddy OH OH)
Hey ya - I desire to have you in my Cadillac
Hey... ya. (OH OH, don't want to meet yo' mama OH OH)
Hey ya - I do not wish to meet your mother
Hey ya. (Just want to make you cumma OH OH)
Hey ya - I feel the need to make you reach orgasm
Hey... ya. (I'm, OH OH I'm, OH OH)
Hey ya - I am, oh oh, I am, oh oh
Hey ya. (I'm just being honest OH OH, I'm just being honest)
Hey ya - I am merely being truthful
Hey, alright now
Hey, everything is fine now
Alright now fellas yeah!
OK, guys!
Now what's cooler than bein' cool?
What is cooler than something that is already impressive?
(ICE COLD!)
Very cold!
I can't hear ya'
I cannot hear you
I say what's, what's cooler than bein' cool?
I exclaim, what is more impressive than something that is already impressive?
(ICE COLD!)
Very cold!
Whooo...
A sound of excitement or amazement
Alright, alright, alright, alright
OK, saying everything is alright
Alright, alright, alright, alright
OK, saying everything is alright
Alright, alright, alright, alright
OK, saying everything is alright
Alright, alright,
OK, it's all good
OK now ladies (yeah!)
OK, now ladies, yeah!
Now we gon' break this thing down in just a few seconds
We are going to explain this in a few seconds
Now don't have me to break this thing down for nothing
Just do not make my explanation meaningless
Now I wanna see y'all on your baddest behavior
Now, I want to see the worst out of you
Lend me some sugar, I am your neighbor
Give me some love, as we are close neighbors
Uh! Here we go know...
Uh oh! Here it comes!
Shake it, shake, shake it, shake it (oh oh)
Shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it - oh oh!
Shake it, shake it, shake, shake it, shake it, shake it (oh oh)
Shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it - oh oh!
Shake it, shake it like a Polaroid Picture, shake it, shake it
Shake it like a Polaroid Picture, shake it, shake it
Shh you got to, shake it, shh shake it, shake it, got to shake it
You have to shake it, shh shake it, shake it, you should shake it
(Shake it sugar) shake it like a Polaroid Picture
(Shake it sugar) shake it like a Polaroid Picture
Now all Beyoncé's and Lucy Liu's
Now all the ladies with the personality of Beyoncé or Lucy Liu
And baby dolls, get on the floor
And young women, start dancing
(Get on the floor)
(Start dancing)
You know what to do.
You know how to get down
You know what to do!
You already know what to do
Hey... ya. (OH OH)
Hey ya
Hey ya. (OH OH)
Hey ya
Hey... ya. (OH OH)
Hey ya
Hey ya. (Uh oh, Hey ya)
Hey ya, Uh oh, Hey ya
Hey... ya. (OH OH)
Hey ya
Hey ya. (Uh, uh, OH OH)
Hey ya - Uh, Uh - Oh Oh
Hey... ya. (OH OH)
Hey ya
Hey ya. (OH OH)
Hey ya
Contributed by Annabelle L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
AlexiBexi
wundergeil!
JulianFun123
Nice, dass du im Video bist :D
Petra Gaiser
Wunderschön! Danke für den Ohrenschmeichler. Gefühl pur. Diese Stimme... ♥️
Malia Bln
Kaum zu glauben, aber ich finde jedes einzelne Cover von dir besser als das Orginal, deine Stimme ist so angenehm! Hör bitte niemals auf mit dem singen, du hast sooo viel Talent :)❤️
KaLiBe
Der Song läuft bei mir gerade auf Dauerschleife und mir laufen die Tränen. Echt superschön geworden, danke.
BRUNKE
Wollte dir eigentlich privat schreiben, dass das echt heftig war und ich von YouTube bzw durch Musik die über einen Laptop kommt, noch keine Gänsehaut hatte.
Mit der Story vom Kurzfilm, den ich zuerst gesehen hatte, und deiner Stimme, war das echt richtig richtig schön!
Respekt Schulte!
Ich ziehe wie immer meine (imaginären) Hut vor dir!
LG Jannik :)
Laura Müller
Ich finde deine Stimme mega entspannend. Super Cover!
Penny Here
Your voice is so superb, it is compelling in its own right. But what makes it so f*cking moving, is where it comes from. Don't ever change what feels right inside of you. That is your magic. And that is why I talk about Michael Schulte, here in the U.S.
lp_freak1
Ich finde euren Beitrag großartig!! Und danke, dass du das Lied hochgeladen hast!:)
Erin Martin
Your voice is so soothing. I'm a huge fan. :)