Yeah You
N.E.R.D Lyrics


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[Verse 1]
I was at show backstage untying my shoes
There was your friend from wire image standing beside her was you
And Nigo told me don't do it my nice image would go up in fumes
The head without the ears heard it so you end up in my room

[Chorus:]
Textin' me a 100 times
Callin' me a 100 times
Hope it is not you this time
Damn I gotta change my line
Textin' me you're gonna die
Call a psychiatric line
Friends and family should know I'm
Reportin' this as a crime

I bet you heard this song wonderin' who I'm talkin' bout [Repeat x4]

You!
Yeah Baby! [Repeat x2]

[Verse 2]
The frustrating nights emails that could evoke tears
(I like you I like you I love you I think I'm dying)
My friend asked me for your email address she said she'd take it from here
She said she'd tried to walk you through the picture (he doesn't like you)
But for you nothing is clear (ha ha but why?)
Now she too is frustrated and damn thats been a year

[Chorus]

I bet you heard this song wonderin' who I'm talkin' bout
I said, I bet you heard this song wonderin' who I'm talkin' bout
I bet you heard this song wonderin' who I'm talkin' bout [Repeat x2]

You!
Yeah Baby! [Repeat x2]

[Bridge:]
As you listen to this song
I hope your thought process evolves
Its not your reasoning thats wrong
Its that deep down everything is gone
The place is empty no lights on
Instead happiness you'll be sprawled
Across the face of your hearts wall
But you'll press pause and you'll just call

Oh baby you cant help yourself [Repeat x2]

I bet you heard this song wonderin' who I'm talkin' bout [Repeat x4]

You!
Yeah Baby! [Repeat x2]





You!

Overall Meaning

In "Yeah You," lead singer Pharrell Williams discusses a past experience with a persistent fan who won't stop contacting him. The lyrics detail how the fan has sent numerous texts and calls, and even friends have tried to intervene with no success. Pharrell delivers the line "Now she too is frustrated and damn that's been a year," emphasizing the length of time this has been going on. It's clear that the fan has crossed boundaries, potentially causing distress to Pharrell and his loved ones. However, at the same time, Pharrell displays empathy towards this person, highlighting a sense of compassion and understanding toward those who can't help but reach out to others.


The chorus, which is repeated multiple times throughout the song, feels like a liberating response to the situation. The line "Damn I gotta change my line" suggests that Pharrell will take action to cut all ties with this person. The bridge of the song adds another dimension, revealing a sense of gloom and sadness. Pharrell suggests that the persistent fan is searching for genuine human interaction, maybe as a result of feeling lonely or lost. The refrain "You! Yeah Baby!" at the end nods to the fan, who may still be listening to Pharrell's music.


Line by Line Meaning

I was at show backstage untying my shoes
I was backstage at a show, taking off my shoes.


There was your friend from wire image standing beside her was you
Your friend from Wire Image was standing next to you.


And Nigo told me don't do it my nice image would go up in fumes
Nigo warned me not to do something or my reputation would suffer.


The head without the ears heard it so you end up in my room
You came to my room after someone overheard Nigo's warning.


Textin' me a 100 times
You've been texting me one hundred times.


Callin' me a 100 times
You've also called me one hundred times.


Hope it is not you this time
I hope it's not you trying to contact me again.


Damn I gotta change my line
I need to change my phone number to avoid your calls.


Textin' me you're gonna die
You've been texting me that you're going to die.


Call a psychiatric line
You need to seek help from a mental health professional.


Friends and family should know I'm
I'm going to tell your friends and family about your behavior.


Reportin' this as a crime
I'm going to report your behavior to the authorities.


The frustrating nights emails that could evoke tears
I've received countless frustrating emails from you that could make me cry.


(I like you I like you I love you I think I'm dying)
You've expressed your feelings for me multiple times, leading me to believe you may have an unhealthy obsession with me.


My friend asked me for your email address she said she'd take it from here
A friend asked me for your email address, saying they would deal with the situation.


She said she'd tried to walk you through the picture (he doesn't like you)
My friend tried to explain to you that I wasn't interested in a relationship with you.


But for you nothing is clear (ha ha but why?)
However, you didn't seem to understand and continued to pursue me.


Now she too is frustrated and damn thats been a year
My friend has become frustrated with the situation over the course of a year.


As you listen to this song
As you hear this song...


I hope your thought process evolves
I hope you begin to think differently about our situation.


Its not your reasoning thats wrong
The issue isn't with your reasoning...


Its that deep down everything is gone
It's that deep down, our connection is nonexistent.


The place is empty no lights on
There's nothing there anymore, it's dark.


Instead happiness you'll be sprawled
Instead of pursuing something that isn't there, you should focus on finding happiness elsewhere.


Across the face of your hearts wall
On the surface of your heart's wall.


But you'll press pause and you'll just call
But you'll pause for a moment and then contact me again.


Oh baby you cant help yourself
You can't seem to help yourself.


I bet you heard this song wonderin' who I'm talkin' bout
I'm sure you're listening to this song wondering if it's about you.


You! Yeah Baby!
Yes, you!




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PHARRELL WILLIAMS

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