His songs often carry a political message and discuss racism and prejudice.
Hey You!
Mike Park Lyrics
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Third from the back
Are you a leader
Or part of the pact?
Hey you!
Third from the front
Are you are a leader
Or somebody's dunce?
I'm thinking again
Use all your strength to be worthy with friends.
Hey you!
Pardon myself,
It's time to wake up from this early death you choose.
Stand up!
He breaks up the fight
You choose color and packs that are white.
Stand up!
Don't worry about me
I'm just a kid with some anger to breed
Hey you!
I'm thinking again use all your strengths to be worthy with friends
Hey you!
Pardon myself
Its time to wake up from this early death you choose
Is this your life?
To prey on someone's weakness
I'm looking out
I'm searching for that boy I knew
A blood drenched red
Your hatred throne
Be all you can be
Its the slogan you had learned
It's getting harder
I'm getting older
Be all you can be
It's the slogan you had learned
The song "Hey You!" by Mike Park is believed to be about the struggle of growing up, finding your place in the world and trying to be true to yourself. The song poses different questions to the listener, making them evaluate their behavior and actions towards others. The opening lyrics state "Hey you! Third from the back, are you a leader or part of the pact?" This line challenges the listener to look at themselves and whether or not they are following the crowd or if they are brave enough to stand out and be a leader. The song highlights the importance of being a true friend, making the right choices, and standing up for what's right.
The middle of the song addresses the listener's anger and how it must be redirected to a more positive outlet. "Hey you! I'm thinking again. Use all your strength to be worthy with friends," reminds listeners that they must use their energy for the greater good, stand up for their beliefs, and be true to themselves. The song closes with "It's getting harder, I'm getting older. Be all you can be. It's the slogan you had learned." This last verse comes across as a reminder that life gets increasingly difficult as you age, and it's up to oneself to make the most of the short and precious time alloted.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey you!
Addressing someone, possibly with concern or urgency
Third from the back
Describing the person's position in a group
Are you a leader / Or part of the pact?
Questioning the person's role in the group dynamic
Third from the front
Describing the person's position in a group
Are you are a leader / Or somebody's dunce?
Questioning the person's role in the group dynamic
I'm thinking again
The singer is reflecting on something
Use all your strength to be worthy with friends
Encouraging the person to be a good friend and valuable member of the group
Pardon myself
Apologizing for something said or done
It's time to wake up from this early death you choose
Urging the person to make a change and take control of their life
Stand up!
Commanding someone to take action
He breaks up the fight
Describing an event or situation
You choose color and packs that are white
Commenting on the person's choices or actions
Don't worry about me
Assuaging concerns or objections
I'm just a kid with some anger to breed
Explaining one's own emotions or behavior
Is this your life?
Rhetorical question, expressing doubt or criticism
To prey on someone's weakness
Describing negative or harmful behavior
I'm looking out
Stating an intention or action
I'm searching for that boy I knew
Looking for someone or something lost or changed
A blood drenched red / Your hatred throne
Metaphorical language, describing a negative or violent situation
Be all you can be / Its the slogan you had learned
Referencing a popular motivational phrase or idea
It's getting harder / I'm getting older
Reflecting on the passage of time and the challenges of life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JANG GEUN PARK, DAVID KIM, KIM MICHAEL CHUNG, YONG HWAN LEE, ICHIRO SUEZAWA
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